Overview
Vermont Environmental and Agriculture Laboratory (VAEL) is seeking a new Lab Director. If you have professional laboratory and supervisory experience with a knack for fiscal planning and policy interpretation this might be the opportunity for you!
The VAEL Director plans, organizes, and administers programs and functions of VAEL under the technical supervision of the AAFM Secretary as well as confers with all stakeholders who utilize laboratory services. Additionally, the VAEL Director coordinates laboratory functions and evaluates programs in relation to state and federal guidelines. The VAEL Director is also the point person for developing and monitoring the overall laboratory budget.
Hourly rates within the Classified Bargaining Unit Pay Plan will change effective July 2, 2023. At that time, the starting rate (Step 1) for this job opening will be $39.07 per hour.
Who May Apply
This position, Director, VAEL Laboratory (Job Requisition #47615), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Nicole.Dubuque@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 performed primarily in standard office and laboratory settings. Some travel to other laboratories and to the facilities of laboratory service users may be required, for which private means of transportation must be available. Some work outside of normal office hours may be required. Contentious negotiations on the scope and level of laboratory services may be encountered. Infrequent exposure to hazardous materials, infectious agents, and chemical toxins may occur.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in chemistry or microbiology OR equivalent area of study AND five (5) years or more of professional laboratory experience INCLUDING three (3) years or more of supervisory experience with professional laboratory staff.
OR
Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or microbiology with 7 (seven) years or more of professional laboratory experience INCLUDING three (3) years or more of supervisory experience with professional laboratory staff.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in chemistry or microbiology or Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or DVM-equivalent degree.
Experience with laboratory instrumentation including atomic absorptions, autoanalysers, inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometer, fluormeter and support equipment.
Familiarity with a commercial lab information management systems with includes electronic interfacing to the laboratory instrumentation, electronic reporting of lab results and the utilization of bar coding technology.
National certification for environmental analysis by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference
Drinking water certification by the Vermont Department of Health.
Experience with EPA’s toxic organic (TO) and Inorganic (IO) ambient air analysis methods.
Familiarity with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Laboratory Programs dealing with milk, meat, animal and plant disease testing; and US EPA programs with pesticide use/misuse and enforcement analysis.
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: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
- 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 Opportunity Employer
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.