<p>Overview</p> <p>The Agency of Natural Resources' Climate Action Office (CAO) is recruiting for an Environmental Analyst VII to lead the Agency's climate change mitigation work and support broader initiatives across the CAO as needed. This is an exciting leadership position in the CAO that will support crafting and implementing policies and programs that support Vermont in meeting its emission reduction requirements and responding to the impacts of climate change. In doing so, this position will coordinate closely with other State Agencies and Departments with jurisdiction over sectoral emissions including the Public Service Department, the Agency of Transportation, the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, and the Department of Environmental Conservation. In addition to supporting other Agencies and Department needs, this position will lead and advance the programmatic work of the CAO including the oversight of grant and contractual work with critical partners, technical analyses, and the development of a state mitigation strategy. Specific responsibilities will include work related to consideration and review of market-based emission reduction programs, emissions modeling, refrigerant management, and regulation development and leadership. Opportunities to collaborate and support other strategic projects in the Climate Action Office will exist as the office strives to integrate climate action strategies across mitigation, resilience, and adaptation.</p> <p>Grant and contract writing experience, rulemaking experience, and strong written communication skills are skills that will be helpful to succeed in this position. Relevant experience will be considered. Additional responsibilities will include direct supervision of the Climate Change Mitigation and Modeling Coordinator. While supervision is limited to one position now, the opportunity to manage additional staff over time is likely and as such, strong management skills are key and important to the position. Additional responsibilities will vary but will include being a key member of a dynamic CAO team, public meeting support, legislative support, and grants and contracts administration. The position's duty station is located in Montpelier.</p> <p>Who May</p>