Environmental Analyst IV - Drinking Water & Groundwater Protection Division - Limited Service

About the role

Join the State of Vermont's Drinking Water & Groundwater Protection Division as a Compliance Analyst, where you'll be at the forefront of public health protection and drinking water compliance. This role is integral to our mission, providing regulatory and technical oversight for Vermont's public drinking water systems. The Compliance Analyst will add to a collaborative and energetic team of 7 existing staff in the Compliance Section that work together to implement both state and federal drinking water regulations. This limited-service position is currently funded through September 2027 and involves extensive communication with water system personnel. For more information, contact Janelle.Wilbur@vermont.gov. Applications must be submitted online; resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. Multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this posting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Compliance Section Supervisor, Sustainable Infrastructure staff, and other Compliance Analysts to manage the Lead and Copper Rule.
• Assist in tracking and evaluating compliance with the Federal Lead and Copper Rule, both current and future implementations.
• Provide outreach and guidance to public water systems across Vermont.
• Develop and implement new rule resources, including fact sheets and public materials.
• Support public water systems as they navigate compliance, identify and replace lead service lines and connectors, provide required public notification, and complete rigorous drinking water quality testing, in anticipation of the next rule effective November 1, 2027.

Requirements

• Master'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 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 AND one (1) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.
• OR Four (4) years or more of experience in an engineering, environmental, social science, data science, or natural resources field.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational talents
• Keen attention to detail
• Self‑motivated, able to meet deadlines
• Flexible
• Collaborative team player
• Demonstrated track record of providing excellent customer service (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe required

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for 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

Schedule

A hybrid telework schedule may be available with supervisor approval and a designated workstation in Montpelier.