Environmental Engineer VI - Dam Safety Program Technical Services

The State of Vermont is hiring an Environmental Engineer VI for the Dam Safety Program in Montpelier, VT. The role involves dam safety engineering, geotechnical or structural engineering, and hydrologic modeling. Candidates should possess strong technical and communication skills and be able to work in a fast-paced environment focused on public safety. Fieldwork may be required, indicating that the position is not remote.
Overview

The Department of Environmental Conservation, Water Investment Division, Dam Safety Program (DSP) is seeking a highly motivated civil or environmental engineer to join the technical services group within our team. Experience or interest in dam safety engineering, geotechnical or structural engineering, and or hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dams is highly desired. Candidates with the desire and interest to pursue Professional Engineer licensure in the future are preferred.

A successful applicant will have the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment where public safety is paramount, and the mission is to reduce risks to life, property, and the environment from dam incidents and failure through effective communication, education, regulation, and dam ownership. Candidates with experience or interest in field, design, and construction engineering with strong technical skills, written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and the ability to identify and implement process improvements will be given preference.

The DSP acts as both regulator and dam owner, regulating nearly 1,000 non-power, non-federal dams statewide and acts as the State's owner representative at 14 dams, including the three Winooski River Flood Control dams. The DSP is a growing team that includes staff engineers, analysts, technicians, and professional engineers with many years of Dam Safety experience. Major duties include dam monitoring, dam inspection, permit review, issuance, and oversight, assistance with dam emergencies and the unsafe dam process, assistance with dam safety policy development, various hydrologic and hydraulic, geotechnical, and or structural engineering support, instrumentation support, dam inventorying support, dam hazard potential classification, emergency action planning, technical and financial oversight of funding applied to State-owned dams, dam operation and maintenance including flood control dam oversight and operations.

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Engineer VI - Dam Safety Program Technical Services (Job Requisition #52348), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

Level IV: 52341

Level V: 52347

Level VI: 52348

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Benjamin.Green@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be necessary for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, and construction sites during all weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in environmental, sanitary, chemical, water resources, civil or mechanical engineering or a related field AND three (3) or more years of experience in in a related engineering field

OR

One (1) year or more of experience as an Environmental Engineer V or two (2) years or more as an Environmental Engineer IV.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
• 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

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.