Title:  Climate Change Mitigation & Modeling Coordinator - Limited Service

Overview

The Agency of Natural Resources Climate Action Office (CAO) is recruiting for an Environmental Analyst V to bring technical expertise to the Agency's climate mitigation work. This position will support mitigation programs, policy development, and rulemakings, advancing efforts to account for and reduce Vermont's greenhouse gas emissions.

 

This position will act as Vermont's technical and administrative representative to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a multi-state cap-and-trade program designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the power sector. As RGGI representative, this position will manage Vermont's allowances, participate in regularly scheduled working groups, and provide briefings to leadership. This position will also manage the State's climate mitigation modeling, utilizing existing data and projections of economic activity to forecast emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants. These modeling efforts will allow State Agencies to consider the impacts of various mitigation programs and policies, ultimately supporting their design and implementation. 

 

This position will coordinate closely with other State Agencies and Departments including the Public Service Department, the Agency of Transportation, and the Department of Environmental Conservation. Further, this position will coordinate with counterparts in other states through participation in relevant regional and national working groups on themes such as greenhouse gas emissions reporting and modeling. 

 

Experience with greenhouse gas emissions modeling and familiarity with market-based emissions reduction programs will be important for success in this position. Project management and communication skills, specifically as it relates to translating technical information into plain language, will also be important. Proficiency in Excel is required. The position's duty station is located in Montpelier.

Who May Apply

This position, Climate Change Mitigation & Modeling Coordinator - Limited Service (Job Requisition #54438), is open to all State employees and external applicants.  It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs. 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Lauren.Ashbrook@vermont.gov

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available. Field work may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree or higher in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, a social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field AND one (1) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.

 

OR

 

Bachelor's degree in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, a social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field AND two (2) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.

 

OR

 

Five (5) years or more of experience in an engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field.
 

Special Requirements

N/A

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.