Environmental Analyst VII - Limited Service

The State of Vermont is hiring an Environmental Analyst VII to lead climate change mitigation efforts. This leadership role involves crafting and implementing policies to meet emission reduction goals, coordinating with various state agencies, and managing grant agreements for climate initiatives. Key responsibilities include overseeing the Climate Change Mitigation Coordinator, writing grants, and participating in public meetings. The position is based in Montpelier, VT and requires some field travel.
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Overview

The Agency of Natural Resources' Climate Action Office (CAO) is
recruiting for an Environmental Analyst VII to lead the Agency's
climate change mitigation work. This is an exciting leadership position
in the CAO that will support crafting and implementing policies and
programs that support Vermont in meeting its emission reduction
requirements. In doing so, this position will coordinate closely with
other State Agencies and Departments with jurisdiction over sectoral
emissions including the Public Service Department, the Agency of
Transportation, the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, and the
Department of Environmental Conservation. In addition to supporting
other Agencies and Department needs, this position will lead and advance
the programmatic work of the CAO including the decarbonization of the
transportation and non-energy sectors, the deployment of significant
federal climate funding, and leadership on relevant rulemaking.

<br>Specific responsibilities may include work related to electric vehicle
adoption, consideration and review of market-based programs, and
implementation of the Environmental Protection Agency-funded Climate
Pollution Reduction Grant Program. A primary job duty of the position
will be developing and administering grant agreements with the different
state Agencies, such as the Public Service Department and the Agency of
Transportation, to implement the climate action measures prioritized to
deploy with funding from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program.
This includes weatherization programs, climate-smart agricultural
practices, and incentives for electric vehicles.

<br>Grant and contract writing experience, and strong written communication
skills are required along with the skills and expertise to develop and
manage grant performance measures and monitoring activity to support
grant and program objectives. Additional responsibilities will include
direct supervision of the Climate Change Mitigation Coordinator. While
supervision is limited to one position now, the opportunity to manage
additional staff over time is likely and as such, strong management
skills are key and important to the position. Additional
responsibilities will vary but will include being a key member of a
dynamic CAO team, public meeting support, rulemaking drafting,
legislative support, and grants and contracts administration. The
position's duty station is located in Montpelier.

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.