Agriculture Water Quality Specialist II
 State of Vermont | |
$26.57
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life insurance, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement
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 United States, Vermont, Williston | |
 Apr 25, 2025 | |
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Overview
The Agency of Agriculture is seeking a qualified individual to join our dynamic team. Have the work/life balance you need with a Monday-Friday schedule and a supportive hybrid work environment. We are looking to fill an Agriculture Water Quality Specialist position which will perform water quality inspections on farms to assess regulatory compliance. Candidates must have some combination of environmental and agricultural knowledge, and a combination of experience with report writing, mapping, and using databases. Experience in data management and with SharePoint is also a plus. Who May Apply
This position, Agriculture Water Quality Specialist II (Job Requisition #52609), is open to all State employees and external applicants. Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. Level I: 52595 Level II: 52609 Level III: 52610 If you would like more information about this position, please contact Nathaniel.Sands@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. Environmental Factors
Duties are performed in both an office setting and in the field. Duties in the field may include walking along stream banks and in agricultural fields where one might encounter livestock. Field work may require carrying of heavy equipment while traversing rough terrain and bodies of water in all weather conditions. Incumbent must have private means of transportation for completion of field assignments on a timely basis. Travel statewide is required. Some work outside of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Work will often be performed in a dynamic and engaging committee-style forum where strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis. Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in agriculture, environmental conservation, or a related field. OR Associate's degree in agriculture, environmental conservation, or a related field AND two (2) years or more of experience in agriculture, environmental conservation or a related field. OR High school diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years or more of experience in agriculture, environmental conservation, or a related field. OR Two (2) years as a Water Quality Specialist I. Total Compensation
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:
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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden. | |