Environmental Scientist, Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Organization: Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation
Position Title: Environmental Scientist III, Job Opening # 616479
Location: Montpelier, Vermont
Application Deadline: March 1, 2015
Description: The position is located within the Lakes and Ponds Management and Protection Program of the Watershed Management Division. The incumbent serves as the technical lead for aquatic invasive animals, and oversees the development and implementation of an effective, statewide aquatic invasive species spread prevention program. The incumbent collaborates with other staff to manage aquatic invasive species statewide.
Scientific work at a journey professional level for the Department of Environmental Conservation. Duties involve the scientific review and analysis of environmental policies, programs, activities, and data in a variety of department regulatory, non-regulatory, and scientific programs. Duties entail the collection and analysis of scientific data, evaluation of conceptual plans for scientific investigation and the preparation, execution and evaluation of scientific studies. Work at this level differs from lower level scientists in the complexity of projects; degree of independence, responsibility, and accountability; and level of expertise and breadth of knowledge required. May act as a lead worker, overseeing the work of temporary, contractual, or classified employees at a lower level. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level technical or administrative superior.
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Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications
* Experience related to the management of aquatic invasive animal species.
* Experience presenting information to diverse audiences on the protocols for preventing introduction, managing and controlling aquatic invasive species, monitoring their spread, and for orchestrating rapid response activities.
* Current SCUBA diving certification.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, soils science, geology or hydrogeology.
Experience: Three years of professional experience in environmental biology, microbiology or chemistry, or ecology, soils science, geology or hydrogeology.
OR Education: Bachelor’s degree in any biological-life or physical science.
Experience: Four years of professional experience in environmental biology, microbiology or chemistry, or ecology, soils science, geology, or hydrogeology.
OR Education: Master’s degree in environmental biology, microbiology or chemistry, or ecology, soils science, geology or hydrogeology.
Experience: One year of professional experience in environmental biology, microbiology or chemistry, or ecology, soils science, geology or hydrogeology.
OR Education: Master’s degree in any biological-life or physical science.
Experience: Two years of professional experience in environmental biology, microbiology or chemistry, or ecology, soils science, geology or hydrogeology
OR Experience: Two years of experience as an Environmental Scientist II
How to Apply: If you would like more information about this position, please contact Ann Bove at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Should you submit an application for this job opening, you certify that all information entered is correct and complete to the best of your knowledge. By submitting an application, you acknowledge and understand that the State of Vermont may verify information, and that untruthful or misleading answers are cause for rejection of this application, and/or dismissal if employed with the State of Vermont.
