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State of Vermont Environmental Scientist III - Aquatic Invasive Species Technician - Limited Service in Montpelier, Vermont
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Overview
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:
Support the implementation of AIS Spread Prevention, early detection, rapid response and control efforts.
Provide regular education and outreach to the public, stakeholders, and partners regarding AIS, with a specific focus on invasive species currently in VT and potential new invaders, and the best management techniques for their control.
Help oversee, develop, and manage existing AIS grant programs so that at least \$450,000 of grants are awarded by April 1 each year, greeters are trained by June 1, final reports are submitted by December 31, and grants are closed out by February 1 of the following year
Help manage the administrative components of the state\'s AIS Management Program so that an annual work plan and budget is developed by the start of the state fiscal year, temporary staffing needs for the field season are identified by January 1, and an Operational Safety Plan is developed, kept up-to-date, and complied with.
During the summer field season, provide technical and administrative support for the projects within the Aquatic Invasive Species Program. The projects include traveling to waterbodies throughout Vermont to complete aquatic (invasive) species surveys and assisting with the oversight of contracted harvesting crews while maintaining safety protocols for motorboat transport and other water surveying (SCUBA) techniques.
Perform other duties as needed by the AIS Program that will include water chestnut monitoring and management, education and outreach, and complex data entry and analysis. Preference will be given to those with previous experience in AIS spread prevention efforts and those familiar with motorized watercraft.
Environmental Factors
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.