Title: Forestry Specialist I (GIS Data Manager) - Temporary

Application Deadline Date: 02/17/2026

Req ID: 54325

Department: Forests Parks & Recreation

Location:

Montpelier, VT, US

Position Type: Temporary

Schedule Type: Part-Time

Minimum Salary: $19.87

Maximum Salary: N/A

Overview

The Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) is seeking to hire a temporary employee to finalize the Vermont Protected Lands Dataset (VPLD) for the purpose of quantitative reporting tasked to VHCB & ANR to meet Act 59's requirements.

The VPLD is designed to help track the amount, type, and extent of protected lands statewide and is the foundation of the Act 59 Conserved Lands Inventory. This position will take the lead on cleaning the data to improve the accuracy of our reporting and will solicit contributions from smaller conservation organizations and incorporate their data into the full dataset.

Who May Apply

This position, Forestry Specialist I (GIS Data Manager) - Temporary (Job Requisition #54325), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Rebecca Brown at rebecca.brown@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed more than half the time in a field setting involving exposure to all types of weather conditions and biting insects. Strength and agility are needed in traversing steep and rough terrain. Some work outside of regular working hours may be required. Strong and conflicting public opinions may be encountered. Must be comfortable working alone in remote areas and in a team environment.

Minimum Qualifications

Professional experience/coursework/degree in forestry or natural resources, GIS, or related field, including dendrology and forest measurements.

Preferred Qualifications

Proficient use of GPS/GIS.

Special Requirements

Valid driver's license required.

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.