Environmental Analyst III - Air Monitoring Section (Montpelier, VT, US) en Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation

Overview

The Air Quality and Climate Division of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation is recruiting a highly motivated individual to join the Air Monitoring section. The Air Monitoring section operates four permanent air monitoring sites across the state of Vermont in Rutland, Bennington, Underhill, and Burlington. These sites are constantly monitoring and sampling for pollutants such as particulate matter, ozone, metals, and VOCs. Our team is responsible for maintaining the various instruments at each site, setting up and recovering samples, performing audits and calibrations, analyzing pollutant and diagnostic data, reporting data to the EPA, and maintaining compliance with federal air monitoring standards. 

The primary job responsibilities of this position include sample set-up and recovery, maintenance of air quality monitoring equipment, performance of instrument audits and calibrations, data entry, troubleshooting equipment failures, and analyzing and validating meteorological data. 

Candidates should be comfortable driving long distances to visit air monitoring sites, up to 5 hours per day, 2-3 days per week, and attending trainings and conferences with occasional overnight travel. Candidates should also be comfortable climbing ladders, carrying equipment up to 50 lbs., and working outside, occasionally in inclement weather. 

The ideal candidate for this position will have:  

• Education and interest in environmental science, especially air quality monitoring.
• Experience working with sampling equipment and computers, using hand tools and power tools, and troubleshooting problems using technical manuals and other resources.
• Experience writing technical documents and SOPs, and working with Microsoft Excel, Access, and SQL databases.
• Ability to work independently, both in the field and office setting.

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Analyst III - Air Monitoring Section (Job Requisition #53477), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected].

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. 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, 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 a biological-life or physical science, engineering, a social science, data science, or an environmental or natural resources field.

OR

Three (3) years or more of experience in an engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field.
 

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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