Environmental Technician III - Lake Wise Asst, Inland Lakes - Temporary

State of Vermont • Cape Coral, FL

16d • Hybrid

About The Position

Vermont has more than 800 lakes with 1400 miles of shore. The Lake Wise Assistant works closely with the Shoreland Restoration Ecologist to support VT DEC the Lakes and Ponds Program's efforts to manage, restore, and protect shorelands and water quality in Vermont lakes through the Lake Wise Program. The goal of the Lake Wise program is to educate the public on shoreland best management practices and offer technical assistance to landowners in improving their properties for stormwater management and habitat creation.

Traditional development along shorelands poses the greatest threat to lake health in Vermont. This seasonal position in the Lake Wise Program focuses on performing Lake Wise assessments for landowners to assist them in improving their properties through vegetative treatments for infiltration and filtration of stormwater to protect water quality and improve wildlife habitat while building resiliency along the shore. Vermont's shorelands are in a period of restoration and this seasonal position works to restore shorelands for long-term water quality protection.

Requirements

• Drivers License and ability to transport themselves to DEC offices.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, a biological-life or physical science, math, or natural resources field.
• Associate's degree in engineering, a biological-life or physical science, math, or a natural resources field AND two (2) years or more at or above a technical level in an environmental or natural resources field.
• High School diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years or more of experience at or above a technical level in an environmental or natural resources.
• One (1) year or more as an Environmental Technician II.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiasm for working closely with the public
• Comfortable driving long distances
• Comfortable working alone in the field
• Ability and willingness to engage in public speaking
• Background knowledge in lake science or stormwater management a plus
• Available for 5-6 months of employment

Responsibilities

• Learn to perform Lake Wise site assessments and provide them to lakeshore landowners on Vermont's Inland Lakes (all lakes except Lake Champlain)
• Provide technical assistance to towns, state parks, private residences, businesses, other shoreland owners and contractors for addressing erosive, problem areas on lakeshores
• Assist in and/or lead outreach and education events, including giving public talks and presentations
• Write reports and manage electronic files and data, including database management and file scanning
• Interact professionally with members of the public

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level