AOT Technical Apprentice IV - Stormwater

We are seeking two seasonal Technical Apprentices to support work efforts noted under our Federal Highway Work Program and to maintain compliance with Federal Clean Water Act NPDES Permits.

Over the last few years, the Agency of Transportation has been working throughout the state to locate, inspect, and GPS inventory culvert and stormwater collection, conveyance, and treatment systems in our state highway right-of-way. This effort is critical to the asset management efforts of the Highway Division and the Agency's Transportation Separate Storm Sewer System (TS4) permit obligations.

These positions will use mobile GIS applications and work as a team to inspect and map drainage features and testing water samples at outfalls along our roadways and on VTrans owned land. The focus will be in the Addison County area with some travel to parts of Chittenden and Franklin counties.

This work requires the ability to traverse rough terrain alongside the state highway for long durations of time. Candidates should be comfortable with the use of Microsoft suite and preferably the ability to navigate using a mobile device such as an iPad.

These positions will be stationed in Berlin, VT out of the Dill Building.It is anticipated that these positions will work about 40 hours per week for about four months.intern, internship

This position,AOT Technical Apprentice IV (Job Req #49773), is open to all State employees and external applicants.This is a temporary position. Temporary work is typically for variable hours and is not expected to be full-time. The State does not guarantee 40 hours of work per week.
Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

• AOT Technical Apprentice III (#52246)
• AOT Technical Apprentice IV (#52257)

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Tyler Hanson attyler.hanson@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Duties are generally performed in both an office and field setting for which private means of transportation must be available. Field work may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards and construction sites during all weather conditions, and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Class incumbents may be required to carry equipment, weighing up to 40 pounds, traverse rough wooded and steep terrain, travel in boats or work on structures above ground level. Duties may also require exposure to extreme weather conditions.

Associate degree or 60 college credits in civil engineering, environmental technology, engineering technology, surveying, construction technology, or architecture.
OR
High School diploma or equivalent AND two (2) years of experience performing engineering supporting tasks involved in one (1) or more of the following: planning, surveying, design, inspection, construction, research and statistics, testing, investigation, maintenance or construction of various types of civil engineering projects.
OR
Three (3) seasons of working as an AOT Technical Apprentice III with the State of Vermont.

Current, valid driver's license required, and transportation may be required for field assignments.