Environmental Analyst VI - Administrative Permitting Unit Supervisor

Overview

The Business and Operational Support Services (BOSS) program is seeking an Administrative Permitting Unit Supervisor to oversee a team of administrative staff, support continuous improvement efforts, and other division wide operations. The BOSS program provides administrative, financial, and technological services for the Watershed Management Division with the goal of promoting efficiency, enhancing consistency, and better leveraging technology. The Division is responsible for protecting, maintaining, enhancing, and restoring the quality of Vermont's surface water resources.

 

This position will oversee a team of five administrative permit and compliance staff who process environmental permit applications and authorizations, track permit compliance, and provide excellent internal and external customer service. The position will guide and empower staff by having regular check-ins, helping to resolve problems, making nuanced decisions in line with permit procedures, and supporting improvements to their work.

 

This position will also be part of a BOSS project team that strategically prioritizes and carries out projects to improve permit processes, financial operations, or develop new tools for efficiency. This involves detailed project planning, communication, collaboration across programs, project management, and change management. 

 
Key Responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily section operations to ensure processes are running efficiently and according to procedures
• Cultivate an environment where their team feels connected, supported, and encouraged to grow professionally
• Manage small and large improvement projects from planning to implementation
• Assist in making strategic prioritization decisions for the program
• Oversee and support information management, data tracking, data systems, and documentation of procedures
• May assist with communication, onboarding, employee engagement or other division operations depending on interest and experience.

 

Ideal candidates will have

• Supervisory expertise
• Strong project management skills
• Experience with change management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience collaborating with and facilitating staff with a variety of work styles
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to make good decisions based on data and regulations
• Prior experience and understanding of Microsoft Office suite of tools (Teams, Outlook, Sharepoint, Excel, Power BI, etc)
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with complex data systems and federal and/or state permitting background.

 

The position currently operates in a hybrid work environment out of the Montpelier VT office. Applicants must be able to commute to the office multiple days per week if needed.  Please include a cover letter with your application explaining your qualifications and interest in this position to be considered.

Who May Apply

This position, Environmental Analyst VI - Administrative Permitting Unit Supervisor (Job Requisition #55330), 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 V: 55327

Level VI: 55330

Level VII: 55331
 

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Helen.Carr@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 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 AND two (2) or more years of experience in a natural resources field.