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State Environmental Analyst (Lakes and Ponds Section) – Vermont

Organization: State of Vermont

Position Title: Environmental Analyst VII

Location: Montpelier, Vermont

Hours and Compensation: Full-time; $25.75/hr

Application Deadline: November 30, 2014

Description: Position serves as manager of the Lakes and Ponds Section, comprised of thirteen employees and additional field season temporary employees. Programs part of the Section include: Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Spread Prevention; Aquatic Nuisance Control Permitting; Lake Champlain Long-term Monitoring; Cyanobacteria monitoring; the volunteer monitoring programs Lay Monitoring Program and Vermont Invasive Patrollers; Lake Wise; Lake Assessment and Littoral Habitat Study; Shoreland Encroachment Permit Program, and the new Shoreland Protection Permit Program. Lakes and Ponds programs are multifaceted (involving monitoring, assessment, outreach, technical assistance, permitting and funding) and interact substantially with lake associations and lake users, as well as NGOs, other state and federal government programs, and lake-related businesses.

Responsibilities: Planning, analytical and environmental work at an advanced professional level for the Department of Environmental Conservation. Duties involve complex tasks in the technical review and analysis of environmental policies, programs, activities and data in a variety of regulatory, non-regulatory, and technical programs. Duties entail the collection and analysis of environmental data, evaluation of conceptual plans for environmental investigation, and the preparation, execution and evaluation of environmental studies. Duties may include administrative and general supervisory work, which is limited to project team management. Work involves independence in assuring completion of work assignments; and responsibility and accountability for work performed by project teams. Provides expertise in a specialized environmental technology elements or programs, which is not duplicated in the Department. Position differs from a lower level analyst in the number and complexity of assigned responsibilities. Work is performed under the general direction of a section supervisor or division director.

Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates who have both a solid knowledge of lake management science as well as experience in program and personnel management Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, or an environmental or natural resources field AND six (6) years or more at a professional level in an environmental or natural resources field.  OR Master’s degree in an environmental or natural resources field AND four (4) years or more at a professional level in an environmental or natural resources field.  OR One (1) year or more of experience as an Environmental Analyst VI or two (2) years or more as an Environmental Analyst V.

How to Apply: This position, (Environmental Analyst VII, Job Opening # 615947), is open to all State employees and external applicants. If you would like more information about this position, please contact Pete LaFlamme [email protected] Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Link to apply: http://humanresources.vermont.gov/careers

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