Resilience Coordinator - Limited Service

The State of Vermont is hiring a Resilience Coordinator for its Climate Action Office in Montpelier, VT. This position focuses on climate resilience and adaptation, providing technical assistance to various partners, and developing climate planning resources. Candidates should have knowledge of climate adaptation, project management skills, and GIS proficiency. The role is limited service and involves office work with some field travel required.
Overview The Agency of Natural Resources' Climate Action Office is recruiting for an Environmental Analyst V - Resilience Coordinator to support the Agency's work on climate resilience, and adaptation. The Climate Action Office coordinates and provides expertise and capacity on state-led climate initiatives, as well as the monitoring, assessment and tracking of climate adaptation, mitigation, and resilience activities necessary to evaluate progress over time in achieving the requirements of the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) through implementation of the Climate Action Plan, as well as the Resilience Implementation Strategy and other state plans. This position will assist in climate adaptation program development, helping Vermont build resilience in the face of a changing climate. This position will provide technical assistance to a broad range of partners, including state agencies, municipalities, regional planning commissions, nonprofits, and businesses, to help them understand climate change impacts and integrate that knowledge into planning and decision-making. The position will leverage CAO-developed tools such as the Municipal Climate Toolkit and the Municipal Vulnerability Indicators Tool and will be responsible for ensuring these and other resource remain current, accessible, and useful to partners. This position will play a key role in developing a municipal climate planning cohort program, creating actionable frameworks for climate action aligned with Vermont's existing planning requirements. This position will coordinate closely with other State Agencies and Departments, as well as with regional planning commissions, municipal officials, and community partners. The position will also engage with counterparts in other states through relevant regional and national working groups focused on climate adaptation and community resilience. The ideal candidate will bring: • Familiarity with climate adaptation concepts and climate change science • Knowledge of municipal, regional, and state planning processes • Experience with vulnerability assessment methodologies • Strong project management and communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical information into plain language for diverse audiences • Proficiency with GIS software and spatial data analysis, particularly for mapping climate hazards or vulnerability • Experience working with data tools and maintaining publicly facing resources The position's duty station is located in Montpelier.Who May Apply This position, Resilience Coordinator - Limited Service (Job Requisition #54902), 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 the duration of this position or other details, please contact jane.lazorchak@vermont.gov Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.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 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 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 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 Want the specifics? 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