Agricultural Engineer I (Limited Service)

This position, ( Agricutural Engineer I, Job Opening # 621176 ), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Rob Achillesat rob.achilles@vermont.gov .

This is a limited service position through 1/31/2020, which may be extended.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Overview

We are seeking an engineer to assist farmers with on–farm improvements designed to improve agricultural water quality. Provide technical assistance through a combination of agricultural, civil, environmental and structural engineering principles and practices through the Agency’s Best Management Practices financial assistance program. Successful applicants will be able to adapt their technical knowledge and skills to the agricultural field.

General Job Description

Engineering and hydrogeology work at a journeyman to advanced professional level for the Agency of Agriculture involving the design, construction and management of agricultural waste storage/management systems, environmental monitoring systems and other infrastructure to prevent and remediate environmental contamination. Duties include the collection and analysis of engineering and environmental water quality data, evaluation of preliminary engineering plans and the preparation and evaluation of engineering design and construction plans and specification for new and modified waste management systems or structures to control runoff or infiltration of agricultural contaminants such as pathogens, nutrients and soil erosion from farm fields and production facilities. Duties also entail the design, conduct and technical review of environmental site investigations to determine the success/effectiveness of engineering structures and waste management system practices to prevent or remediate the contamination of surface water and groundwater.

Duties also entail the design, conduct and technical review of environmental site investigations to determine the success/effectiveness of engineering structures and waste management system practices to prevent or remediate the contamination of surface water and groundwater. May act as a project coordinator or provide expertise on specialized engineering projects, water quality sampling studies or geologic mapping projects. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Agriculture Resource Management Section supervisor of the Agriculture Resource Management and Environmental Stewardship Division and may coordinate with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) engineering staff, the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Stream Back Alternations, Stormwater Permitting or Geological Survey and Sections private sector engineers and environmental consultants.

To read the entire job specification, please visit DHR Job Specifications.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in agricultural, civil, environmental, or structural engineering AND two (2) or more years of professional level engineering experience that is fundamental to the design, construction, and management of agricultural waste systems.

OR

Associate’s degree in agricultural, civil, environmental or structural engineering AND four (4) or more years of professional level engineering experience that is fundamental to the design, construction, and management of agricultural waste systems.

OR

Master’s degree in agricultural, civil, environmental, or structural engineering.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
n/a

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:

80% State paid medical premium

Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families

Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts

Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan

Work/Life balance: Flexible schedules, 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan

Low cost group life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Incentive-based Wellness Program

Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.