Operations Manager - Limited Service

State of Vermont
US - Vermont - Montpelier
January 18, 2025

Overview

The Administration and Innovation Division (AID) is seeking an Operations Coordinator for a newly created position to oversee core operational functions, including communications, onboarding, training, health and safety, and logistics.
This role will collaborate with AID staff and other administrative teams to enhance efficiency in administrative processes across the Department.
Key priorities include advancing the adoption of digital tools like SharePoint and Office 365 apps, as well as supporting recruitment, onboarding, and personnel management efforts.

AID is a team of professionals dedicated to delivering effective and efficient cross-departmental services to all programs within the Department of Environmental Conservation, empowering them to achieve their environmental protection goals.

This job could be for you if:

You enjoy improving and modernizing organizational and operational processes and developing and implementing policies and procedures.
You thrive in an environment with a diverse set of tasks, with a mix of routine work and larger, more complex projects, and can effectively prioritize competing tasks.
You are an experienced project manager.
You are a strategic thinker who enjoys identifying and implementing change on an individual basis and as part of collaborative efforts.
You are a practical problem solver and helpful by nature.
You have strong experience with SharePoint, Office 365 apps, and other collaborative and productivity platforms.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Our work schedules are flexible and more than 80 hours per pay period is rarely necessary and always compensated.

TELEWORK:

The Agency of Natural Resources has an employee-friendly telework policy, requiring staff (once trained) to work from the office as little as a few days a month.
The rest of the days, staff are welcome to work in the office as they wish or work from their productive home offices.

This position, is a Limited Service position, which is non-tenured and authorized for a specific period of time.
Benefits and pay are identical to a permanent service position.
The current term for the position is authorized until December 31, 2026.

Who May Apply

This position, Operations Manager - Limited Service (Job Requisition #51899), 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 this position, please contact Kimberley.McKee@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

Work is performed in a standard office setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND three (3) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.

Bachelor's degree in any discipline AND five (5) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.

Associate's degree in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field AND five (5) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.

High School diploma AND seven (7) years or more of experience providing professional administrative-level services to a business or organization which included an accounting or budgeting function and experience as a supervisor of clerical or administrative staff.

One (1) year or more of experience as an Administrative Services Manager II with the State of Vermont.

Special Requirements

For some positions experience working with the VISION system (VISION is the State of Vermont PeopleSoft financial management system) may be required.

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 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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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.

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Operations Manager - Limited Service