Environmental Technician I - Temporary

The State of Vermont is hiring a temporary Environmental Technician I for technical and administrative tasks in environmental conservation. Responsibilities include data management, equipment maintenance, field inspections, and environmental studies. The position requires 60 college credits or two years of relevant work experience. Work is performed in both office and field settings, and private transportation is necessary. This is a part-time role with variable hours.
Overview

Technical and administrative work at an entry level for the Department of Environmental Conservation. Duties involve the gathering, processing, and management of technical data and records using computerized systems and technology; equipment maintenance, field inspections, and environmental studies and surveys. Work may be performed in a variety of regulatory, non-regulatory, scientific, and engineering programs. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher level technician, analyst, scientist, engineer, or administrative supervisor.

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Technician I - Temporary (Job Requisition #52835), is open to all State employees and external applicants. This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours, and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Katelynn.Warner@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 performed in both a standard office setting and in the field, for which private means of transportation must be available. Field work may involve exposure to chemicals, gases, hazardous liquid and solid waste, construction sites during all weather conditions and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work outside of regular working hours may be required. Strong and conflicting opinions may be encountered.

Minimum Qualifications

Sixty 60 college credits or higher in engineering, a biological-life or physical science, math, or natural resources field. OR High school diploma or equivalent and two 2 years of work experience in engineering, a biological-life or physical science, math, or natural resources field.

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.