Environmental Analyst III - Wetlands Ecologist - Temporary

State of Vermont • Calais, VT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Environmental Conservation seeks a Wetlands Ecologist to support wetland regulatory review of projects to ensure compliance with the Vermont Wetland Rules. This position primarily completes desktop mapping reviews of lands to locate protected wetlands and provide regulatory guidance to landowners and developers. This position communicates daily with landowners, municipalities, consultants, and government colleagues regarding wetland protections. We seek a highly organized individual to review, prioritize, respond to, and document public inquiries. The candidate must be comfortable communicating with consultants and landowners and demonstrate excellent communication and technical writing skills. This work is performed under the general supervision of a District Wetlands Ecologist as part of a collaborative team of 8 staff. Teleworking is a possibility in consultation with the supervisor after an initial in-person training period. This temporary position includes a 40-hour work week in the months of April -June, not exceeding 1280 hours in a calendar year with an end date of June 30th. Start date is late November to Early December.

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.
• OR Three (3) years or more of experience in an engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent technical writing skills.

Nice To Haves

• Wetland-related experience.
• Basic knowledge of wetland ecology.
• Basic knowledge of GIS.
• Aerial interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes desktop mapping reviews of lands to locate protected wetlands.
• Provides regulatory guidance to landowners and developers.
• Communicates daily with landowners, municipalities, consultants, and government colleagues regarding wetland protections.
• Reviews, prioritizes, responds to, and documents public inquiries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level