AOT Manager III - Environmental Policy & Sustainability

About the role

The Agency of Transportation's (AOT) Environmental Policy and Sustainability Program is seeking a high-performing, multi-tasking individual to launch and manage sustainability initiatives. There Is An Evolving And Growing Need For Sustainability To Be Considered And Fostered In The Transportation Sector. This Often Generates The Need To Establish, Launch, Implement And Evaluate New Ideas. The Focus Areas Evolve Over Time As New Programs Emerge From Laws Passed By The General Assembly And The Governor, Policies By Administration Or Agency Leadership, Or As The Result Of Federal Laws And Policies. Initiatives May Include Accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles through incentives programs and electric vehicle charging deploymentEnergy consumption and/or generationPollution reduction and analysisResilience planningTools development and maintenancePermitting efficiencies and policy development across more traditional environmental topics like land use, water quality, soils, and habitat connectivity. This position is open to all State employees and external applicants. For more information, contact Andrea.Wright@vermont.gov.

Responsibilities

• Establish and execute supporting businesses processes required to implement new program initiatives.
• Complete research and technical analyses to aid in the development of policy recommendations, reports on performance, and implementation of continuous improvements.
• Manage contractor and vendor procurement, budget, and invoicing.
• Foster and maintain positive relationships, and coordinate with Agency staff, other state, federal and local agencies, and stakeholders that are involved with or are affected by the implementation of a new program or initiative.
• Inform and advise other Agency program leads, and at times leadership, on the development and evaluation of policies and legislative proposals that lead to new programs or initiatives.
• Represent the Agency at meetings with communities, state and federal agencies, funding partners, and other interested parties.
• Support the presentation of programmatic and funding information to the General Assembly, and at public hearings and groups as needed.
• Address media inquiries.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree AND six (6) years or more of management experience in one or more the following areas (a) development of program rules and policies; (b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans: (c) program evaluation; or (d) budget preparation OR highway maintenance, engineering, construction, planning or a combination thereof. OR High school diploma or equivalent AND eight (8) years or more of management experience in one or more the following areas (a) development of program rules and policies; (b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans: (c) program evaluation; or (d) budget preparation OR highway maintenance, engineering, construction, planning or a combination thereof.

Special Requirements

Note: Some positions may require registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Benefits

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: 12 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 Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.

Schedule

Duties are performed in offices, and in the field. Incumbents should possess private means of transportation. Attendance at public meetings and hearings is required. Evening or weekend work may be required.