The Lakes and Ponds Program of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation seeks an energetic and outgoing individual to join our aquatic invasive species management team. The primary responsibilities of the incumbent will be to provide technical assistance to partners and stakeholders, including lakeshore property owners, lake/watershed associations, the public, and other State of Vermont Agencies on all aspects of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) prevention and management work in the Lake Champlain Basin, including:
This position, Environmental Scientist III - Aquatic Invasive Species Technician - Limited Service (Job Requisition #50071), is open to all State employees and external applicants.It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kimberly.Jensen@vermont.gov.
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.
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, and 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.
Master's degree in environmental biology, microbiology or chemistry, or ecology, soils science, geology or hydrogeology AND one (1) year or more of professional experience in environmental biology, microbiology or chemistry, or ecology, soils science, geology or hydrogeology.
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Master's degree in any biological-life or physical science AND two (2) years or more of professional experience in environmental biology, microbiology or chemistry, or ecology, soils science, geology or hydrogeology
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Bachelor's degree in biology, microbiology, chemistry, soils science, geology or hydrogeology AND three (3) years or more of professional experience in environmental biology, microbiology or chemistry, or ecology, soils science, geology or hydrogeology.
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Bachelor's degree in any biological-life or physical science AND four (4) years or more of professional experience in environmental biology, microbiology or chemistry, or ecology, soils science, geology, or hydrogeology.
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Two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Scientist II
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