Environmental Program Manager
State of Vermont
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Montpelier • Vermont • United States
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Salary
💰 $3,706 - $5,845 per hour
About the role
- Lead the DCE Program, fostering a collaborative team culture.
- Ensure effective program operations, develop and maintain policies/procedures, and deliver associated resources/trainings to customers.
- Consult with the DCE team and WID leadership on policy determinations.
- Oversee project and program-level tracking and reporting.
- Assist staff with workload management and prioritization, review of deliverables, and navigating conflicts or challenges.
- Promote professional development and conduct performance evaluations.
- Foster an inclusive and connected work environment.
- Co-lead SRF strategic plan development and implementation.
- Engage partners and customers in continuous improvement of program policies and procedures, project oversight and tracking, and communication.
- Enhance transparency, improve review times, and allow staff to focus on highest value activities.
- Represent DCE on WIDMT and communicate priorities to WIDMT and the Director.
- Collaborate with other managers to implement operational improvements and define roles and responsibilities.
- Provide training and direction in engineering oversight of funded projects, including planning, design, and construction of wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water infrastructure.
Requirements
- Master's degree or higher in hydrogeology, chemistry, soil science, engineering, environmental studies, law, or public administration AND two (2) years or more at a professional level in an environmental management or regulatory program in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
- OR Bachelor's degree in engineering, a physical or biological science or other field closely related to environmental conservation AND four (4) years or more at a professional level in an environmental management or regulatory program INCLUDING two (2) years or more in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
Benefits
- 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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
environmental managementregulatory program oversightproject trackingpolicy developmentperformance evaluationengineering oversightwastewater infrastructurestormwater infrastructuredrinking water infrastructureworkload management
Soft Skills
collaborative team culturecommunicationconflict resolutionprofessional developmentinclusive work environmentstrategic planningcontinuous improvementoperational improvementsleadershipprioritization
Certifications
Master's degreeBachelor's degree