Environmental Technician III - Lake Wise Asst, Inland Lakes - Temporary

Overview

Vermont has more than 800 lakes with 1400 miles of shore. The Lake Wise Assistant works closely with the Shoreland Restoration Ecologist to support VT DEC the Lakes and Ponds Program's efforts to manage, restore, and protect shorelands and water quality in Vermont lakes through the Lake Wise Program. The goal of the Lake Wise program is to educate the public on shoreland best management practices and offer technical assistance to landowners in improving their properties for stormwater management and habitat creation.

Traditional development along shorelands poses the greatest threat to lake health in Vermont. This seasonal position in the Lake Wise Program focuses on performing Lake Wise assessments for landowners to assist them in improving their properties through vegetative treatments for infiltration and filtration of stormwater to protect water quality and improve wildlife habitat while building resiliency along the shore. Vermont's shorelands are in a period of restoration and this seasonal position works to restore shorelands for long-term water quality protection. 

In this role you can expect to:

• Learn to perform Lake Wise site assessments and provide them to lakeshore landowners on Vermont's Inland Lakes (all lakes except Lake Champlain)
• Provide technical assistance to towns, state parks, private residences, businesses, other shoreland owners and contractors for addressing erosive, problem areas on lakeshores
• Assist in and/or lead outreach and education events, including giving public talks and presentations
• Write reports and manage electronic files and data, including database management and file scanning
• Interact professionally with members of the public

Must Have: Drivers License and ability to transport themselves to DEC offices. 

Note: This job is expected to be full-time hybrid remote and in the field between May and December 2026. Occasional office work at the National Life building in Montpelier is required. 
Salary: This position is being hired at pay grade 20, step one which pays $23.28/hr. There are no benefits associated with this position other than a small number of sick time hours.