ACCD Environmental Specialist - Limited Service

The State of Vermont is hiring an ACCD Environmental Specialist for the Department of Housing and Community Development. This role involves supporting environmental reviews for community development projects and requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and some experience. The position is remote work friendly but requires at least two in-office days per week in Montpelier, VT. It is a Limited Service position with a focus on environmental compliance.
Overview

Join the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD)'s Vermont Community Development Team and support environmental review for community development and housing projects across the State.

This is a great position for a recent graduate who is skilled at reviewing, processing, and communicating complex information related to environmental regulations and compliance, project management, and collaboration. The ideal candidate is eager to collaborate with other agencies, partners, and stakeholders to protect the environment and strengthen communities.

This position will work independently under the general supervision of the Environmental Officer to serve as a point of reference for all environmental compliance issues related to federal HUD programs with a focus on the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG); the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR), the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME); and the Recovery Housing Program (RHP).

DHCD is remote work friendly, but we do require at least two in-office collaboration days per week in Montpelier, VT.

Who May Apply

This position, ACCD Environmental Specialist - Limited Service (Job Requisition #52481), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Nedah.Warstler@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 performed primarily in a standard office setting; however, field activity will occasionally be required, for which State rental vehicles are available. Fieldwork may require traversing rough terrain in a variety of weather conditions. Attendance may be required at public meetings where strong opinions may occasionally be encountered.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in natural resource management, environmental science/studies, environmental law, biology, botany, ecology, soils science, lands management, archaeology, anthropology, historic preservation, sociology, cultural resources, civil/environmental engineering, or other related field AND one (1) year or more of experience as a technician in a civil or environmental engineering, or natural resources field, or a field associated with any of the above degree subjects.

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.