ANR Lands Planner - Limited Service

As of July 14, 2025, the step 1 rate for pay grade 25 will be $30.92 per hour.

This position will lead interdisciplinary long-range land management planning processes for select lands owned and managed by the Agency of Natural Resources (Agency), including State Forests and Wildlife Management Areas. Work principally involves coordinating and executing complex land management planning processes in conjunction with other Agency staff including writing management plans, conducting natural resource field assessments, and leading the public engagement phases of management planning.This position presents an opportunity to engage as a leader in planning for management of Vermont's public lands. Individuals with general natural resource expertise or specialization in wildlife biology, forestry, recreation or ecology and public engagement expertise are encouraged to apply.

This position, ANR Lands Planner - Limited Service (Job Requisition #52883), is open to all State employees and external applicants. It is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time. Limited Service positions are established for specially funded projects or programs.
If you would like more information about the duration of this position or other details, please contact becca.washburn@vermont.gov
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.

Normal office working conditions generally apply. Incumbents must be prepared to attend meetings at locations throughout Vermont, conferences or seminars which may occur outside normal working hours. Private means of transportation may be required for travel to public meetings, field sites and ANR district offices. Interaction with a variety of people including making public presentations and facilitating stakeholder engagement meetings, which may involve expressions of strong differences of opinion about plan content / goals. Represents the Agency at various hearings and meetings.

Master's degree in planning, natural resources, recreation management, land use, public administration, or related field.

OR

Bachelor's degree or higher in planning, natural resources, recreation management, land use, public administration AND four (4) years of experience in land management planning, natural resources or recreation planning.

OR

Six (6) years of experience in land management planning, natural resources or recreation planning.

Coursework in natural resources, land use or community planning, public administration, or GIS.

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, including:
* 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
* Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
* State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
* Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
* Low cost group life insurance
* Incentive-based Wellness Program
* Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
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The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.