Environmental Analyst V - Public Drinking Water Program - Limited Service

State of Vermont•Montpelier, VT

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Public Drinking Water Program is seeking an Environmental Analyst excited about uncovering new information about emerging contaminants, specifically PFAS and Cyanotoxins, in Vermont and turning it into applicable solutions for our impacted Public Drinking Water Systems. This job could be for you if you would like to: Coordinate and conduct the new PFAS AIX Cartridge Filter Pilot Study and Manage the ongoing PFAS GAC Treatment Efficacy Study, including: Coordinating sampling events and collecting drinking water samples for analysis, Assessing study changes and needs on the fly, Communicating schedules and results with public water systems and contractors, Managing and organizing data, Overseeing contract work and invoices in collaboration with the business office, Analyzing and summarizing study results in reports, presentations and as proposed changes to treatment design as written in the Water Supply Rule. Manage the Cyanotoxin Monitoring Program, including: Facilitating meetings with operators, laboratories and other stakeholders, Providing outreach in person or by email and phone to public water systems, regarding test results, updates to the monitoring schedule and other relevant information, Managing testing procedures in close collaboration with our partner laboratory, Troubleshooting issues as they arise in collaboration with colleagues, Coordinating contract work prior to and during monitoring season. In general, the job includes: Reviewing studies, reports and other deliverables pertaining to PFAS and Cyanotoxins in drinking water and treatment methods to inform future regulation and technical approaches. You will be working closely with your supervisor and water chemist, as well as a team of experienced drinking water engineers, hydrogeologists and analysts. The Agency of Natural Resources and Public Drinking Water Program has an employee-friendly telework policy, allowing staff to work from their productive home office two days per week. The position is limited service for 5 years (total), with the potential to become long-term, and when considering salary, remember that benefits are worth ~30% of your total compensation.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience and understanding of drinking water quality and drinking water treatment processes.
Expertise in managing water quality studies from start to finish.
The ability to transfer complex technical findings into an applicable, regulatory framework.
Succinct communication, both verbally and in writing, using a high degree of independent judgement and tact.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and conduct the new PFAS AIX Cartridge Filter Pilot Study
Manage the ongoing PFAS GAC Treatment Efficacy Study
Coordinate sampling events and collecting drinking water samples for analysis
Assess study changes and needs on the fly
Communicate schedules and results with public water systems and contractors
Manage and organizing data
Oversee contract work and invoices in collaboration with the business office
Analyze and summarize study results in reports, presentations and as proposed changes to treatment design as written in the Water Supply Rule
Manage the Cyanotoxin Monitoring Program
Facilitate meetings with operators, laboratories and other stakeholders
Provide outreach in person or by email and phone to public water systems, regarding test results, updates to the monitoring schedule and other relevant information
Manage testing procedures in close collaboration with our partner laboratory
Troubleshoot issues as they arise in collaboration with colleagues
Coordinate contract work prior to and during monitoring season
Review studies, reports and other deliverables pertaining to PFAS and Cyanotoxins in drinking water and treatment methods to inform future regulation and technical approaches