Title:  Environmental Analyst V - Industrial Pretreatment Section

Overview

The Department of Environmental Conservation's Wastewater Management Program seeks a highly motivated individual to serve in its Industrial Pretreatment Section. This position will work with breweries, dairies, landfills, and other industries to protect VT's municipal wastewater treatment facilities (WWTFs) and surface waters from harmful wastewater discharges.

 
The core job duties of this position include wastewater permitting, inspecting, and compliance and enforcement work with VT businesses. This position will also work with municipalities to identify sources of wastewater pollutants and develop limits to protect WWTF capacity. This position will enjoy field work, have opportunities to provide pollution prevention technical assistance, and do cutting-edge work with emerging contaminants, such as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Additional projects may be available based on applicable skills and interests.

 
This dynamic position often requires balancing long-term projects with urgent situations. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and effective time managers in order to balance writing permits, conducting inspections, reviewing plans, and performing compliance oversight for approximately 25 facilities. DEC seeks candidates that have working knowledge of environmental law, aquatic chemistry/biology, municipal and industrial wastewater treatment processes and lab practices, and be a collegial and supportive team member. The ability to interact professionally with business owners, WWTF operators, municipal governments, collaborators and stakeholders, and the general public is required.

 

Candidates should have strong computer skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and experience balancing multiple projects and shifting priorities. Candidates with Engineering backgrounds or regulatory experience are highly preferred. The Agency of Natural Resources and Wastewater Management Program has an employee-friendly telework policy, requiring staff (once trained) to work from the office as little as a few days a month. The rest of the days, staff are welcome to work in the office as they wish or work from their productive home offices.

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Analyst V - Industrial Pretreatment Section (Job Requisition #50059), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Heather.Collins@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.
 

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.