Do you have an interest in engineering, science, and public health protection? Do you enjoy working directly with Vermonters to ensure development is protective of human health and the environment? This may be the position for you! The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) seeks an Environmental Analyst VI to work in the Wastewater System and Potable Water Supply Program (a.k.a WW Program). This position works amongst an experienced team and will work closely with engineering consultants, licensed designers, and the public to permit soil based wastewater systems and potable water supplies. The WW Program is comprised of five offices statewide' The duty station for this position is in the Rutland Regional Office, but remote work options are available on a case-by-case basis. Remote workers will need to available for frequent in-person field work in Addison, Rutland, Bennington County and nearby areas of Vermont.
Responsibilities Include, but are not limited to:
The ideal candidate is self motivated and possesses knowledge in soil science, hydrology, water quality management, engineering practices and principals relating to the design and construction of wastewater systems and potable water supplies. The ideal candidate also demonstrates excellent communication and technical writing skills, is comfortable communicating with consultants, land owners or their representatives, other DEC staff, and our counterparts from other states, and performs well at the individual level as well as in a team-based environment.
This position, Environmental Analyst IV - Wastewater System & Potable Water Supply Program (Job Requisition #50092), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contactTerry.Shearer@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.
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.
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 two (2) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.
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Bachelor's degree in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, a social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field AND three (3) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.
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Six (6) years or more of experience in an engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field.
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