Environmental Analyst IV - Hazardous Materials Program
About The Position
The Waste Management and Prevention Division of the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detailed-oriented individual to fill an Environmental Analyst IV position in the Hazardous Materials Program. This position will work alongside an experienced technical team and conduct independent environmental compliance inspections for hazardous waste management and underground fuel storage tanks, as well as review and issue construction permits. The Program currently regulates over 3,000 facilities that generate hazardous waste and approximately 750 underground storage tank facilities, such as gas stations; these facilities are located throughout the State. This position is critically important to Vermont's environment and public health by preventing releases of hazardous materials and leaks from underground storage tanks to the environment. This position requires state-wide travel to a variety of Vermont businesses and offers the ability to create your own field schedule. The position will involve both field compliance work and office work. This position is based in Montpelier. Submitting a cover letter that outlines the applicant's qualification for and interest in the position is strongly encouraged.
Requirements
- 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.
- OR 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 AND one (1) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.
- OR Four (4) years or more of experience in an engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field.
- Knowledge of or experience working with underground storage tank (UST) systems and operations and or experience with hazardous waste generation and management
- Experience in conducting environmental field work, both independently and/or as part of a team
- Basic knowledge of state and federal storage tanks rules and hazardous waste regulations
- Experience with and interest in environmental compliance and enforcement activities
- Strong technical writing skills and effective verbal communication skills with diverse audiences
- Experience with drafting regulatory permits
- An interest in protecting Vermont's environment and public health
Responsibilities
- Conduct independent environmental compliance inspections for hazardous waste management and underground fuel storage tanks.
- Review and issue construction permits.
- Prevent releases of hazardous materials and leaks from underground storage tanks to the environment.
Benefits
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- State defined benefit pension plan
- Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare reimbursement accounts
- Flexible spending 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
