Environmental Analyst III - Healthy Homes Accessible Assistance Specialist - Limited Service

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

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About The Position

The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking to hire two versatile and driven candidates to join our team as Accessible Assistance Specialists (Environmental Analyst III) to assist underserved and overburdened Vermonters in accessing funding through the Agency of Natural Resources (ANR) Healthy Homes Initiative. The Accessible Assistance Specialist will provide administrative support to projects that receive funding through the ANR Healthy Homes Initiative. The program provides financial assistance to residential property owners and manufactured housing communities (also known as mobile home parks) to repair or replace inadequate drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. The ideal candidate has great attention to detail, strong time management skills, and the ability to balance multiple priorities. This role requires patience, excellent customer service, clear communication (both written and oral) and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with awardees, contractors, and other Department staff. This position is a limited-service position, meaning that funding is approved for a term. Benefits and pay are identical to a permanent service position. The current term for the position is authorized until December 12, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a biological-life or physical science, engineering, a social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field.
• Three (3) years or more of experience in an engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field.

Responsibilities

• Acting as the primary contact for public inquiries about the program, funding opportunities, and guiding recipients through their award to ensure successful project completion
• Collaborating with internal and external partners to support understanding of necessary permits, regulatory processes, and ensure projects meet the terms of their awards
• Ensuring funds are being administered in compliance with program rules and regulations
• Creating program documents, reviewing and approving deliverables and invoices, and tracking projects
• Updating and improving the ANR Healthy Homes Initiative, including implementing process improvements, long-term planning, and database management

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees