Environmental Analyst V - Solid Waste Program Job Listing at State of Vermont in Montpelier, VT (Job ID 8045480B-52F2-4)

Description

Overview

The Solid Waste Program seeks an Environmental Analyst excited to work with Vermonters to encourage waste reduction, toxics reduction, and improve recycling and composting rates. You will be part of the Materials Management Section helping to implement the statewide Materials Management Plan, Universal Recycling Law, Single Use Products Law and other waste reduction initiatives. This position works with and supports solid waste districts, businesses, municipalities, and the general public to meet Vermont's waste management goals. You will join a high-functioning team, based in Montpelier, that values collaboration and varying perspectives.

 

Qualified candidates will:

• Be comfortable talking with people about trash and recycling and helping them to reduce, reuse, recycle, repair, and compost,
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail,
• Have experience working with diverse audiences such as businesses, schools, municipalities, residents, and underserved communities, and
• Be knowledgeable about solid waste, recycling, and composting.
• Experience managing extended producer responsibility programs and/or graphic design skill is a plus.

 
Job duties will include:

• Assisting businesses and institutions with materials management, 
• Working with municipalities to improve recycling information and services,
• Developing and implementing outreach and education programs that motivate action, including presentations to the public, and
• Managing grants and contracts to ensure high-quality deliverables.

 

The Agency of Natural Resources and Solid Waste Program have an employee-friendly telework policy, which allows staff, with supervisor approval, 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 home offices. This position is permanent and when considering salary, remember that benefits are worth ~30% of total compensation.

 

Applicants must submit a cover letter with their resume to be considered for the position.

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Analyst V - Solid Waste Program (Job Requisition #51728), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Anne.Bijur@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.

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