Document Control Coordinator jobs in South Burlington, VT

TITLE: INFORMATION OFFICER (Resource Room Coordinator)

EMPLOYER: NEIWPCC, Wannalancit Mills, 650 Suffolk Street, Suite 410, Lowell, MA 01854.

LOCATION: Lake Champlain Basin Program Resource Room at ECHO, Leahy Center for

Lake Champlain in Burlington, VT, and the Lake Champlain Basin Program office
at 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION: NEIWPCC is a regional commission that helps the states of
the Northeast preserve and advance water quality. We engage and convene water quality
professionals and other interested parties from New England and New York to collaborate on
water, wastewater, and environmental science challenges across the regions, ecosystems, and
areas of expertise. NEIWPCC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of
diversity, equity, and inclusion.

NEIWPCC serves as financial administrator and program advisor to the Lake Champlain Basin
Program (LCBP) and Champlain Valley National Heritage Partnership. As such, NEIWPCC
employs the program staff, and maintains the program office in Grand Isle, Vermont.

The LCBP coordinates and funds activities that protect and improve the natural and human
resources of the Lake Champlain Basin. One of the primary responsibilities of the LCBP is to
coordinate and implement the long-term management plan for Lake Champlain, Opportunities
for Action. Partners in the program include the States of Vermont and New York, the Province of
Quebec, NEIWPCC, the U.S. EPA, the U.S. National Park Service, and the International Great
Lakes Fishery Commission. LCBP also collaborates with several other agencies and
organizations at the federal, state, and local levels, including private firms and academic
institutions.

JOB SUMMARY: This NEIWPCC Information Officer (LCBP Resource Room Coordinator) is
responsible for the daily operations of the Resource Room located in the ECHO Center in
Burlington VT. Using excellent communication and teamwork skills, this individual will
coordinate, evaluate, and oversee program activities in the Lake Champlain Basin Resource
Room. In addition, the IO works with the LCBP Team, in coordination with the Education &
Outreach Coordinator, to develop and implement education and outreach programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Resource Room including supervising and

• Design and implement programs:

and the programs and policies designed to address environmental issues. This
includes creation of specific programs to assist with understanding of the Lake
Champlain Basin.

o To encourage and involve the public in watershed stewardship of resources and
the long-term implementation of the pollution, prevention, control, and restoration
plans for the lake.

• Present programs to ECHO visitors, schools, camps, and professional groups.
• Assist partner groups with curriculum development.
• Prepare and update exhibits and informational displays.

• Develop and compile outreach materials.
• Provide content for NEIWPCC publications, examples include Interstate Waters

Magazine, Streamlined, Annual Reports, State Summaries, as well as the NEIWPCC
website and social media.

• Maintain a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) and SOPs for LCBP projects. Work

• Successfully manage projects in accordance with their workplan while remaining on time

o Reviewing all agreement and workplan deliverables to reduce amendments
needed after implementation.

o Developing, managing, and tracking project budgets, schedules, and deliverables
to ensure projects are completed on time according to NEIWPCC policy, grant
agreements, and best management practices.

o Submitting invoices and purchase orders in a timely manner.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: Incumbent operates with substantial independence of action and
delegation of professional decisions within their area of activity. Consults with Education and
Outreach Coordinator on certain matters of policy. The Education and Outreach Coordinator
evaluates job performance in conjunction with NEIWPCC leadership.

The incumbent will rely on their ability, expertise, and commitment to excellence. They will also
build NEIWPCC’s culture which focuses on honesty, ethical behavior, personal integrity, respect
for others, transparency, hard work, and collaborative teamwork.

Incumbents of positions at this level may exercise direct supervision (i.e., not through an
intermediate level supervisor) over, assign work to, and review the performance of 1-5 technical
or professional personnel; may exercise indirect supervision (i.e., through an intermediate level
supervisor) over 6-15 technical or other personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in environmental science,
environmental education or interpretation, natural resources, natural resource policy or a related
field.

At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part time, technical or professional experience, in
the field of environmental science, natural resources science, or environmental education of
which at least one year must have been in a professional capacity.

Personal Characteristics

• Naturally prone to action with a focus toward continuous improvement and is committed

• Ability to build collaborative relationships across NEIWPCC and our partners.
• Approachable and diplomatic in all interactions.
• Able to manage change and articulate the “value case” for it new ideas.
• A team player who is inclusive of diverse groups and willing to help others.
• Dependable and capable of fostering trust.
• Accepts responsibility and is accountable for results.

• Ability to write concisely to express thoughts clearly and to develop ideas in logical

• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize key deliverables.
  

Special Knowledge and Skills

• Effective leadership and business management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to actively listen and respond respectfully to different perspectives.
• Ability to exercise considerable tact and diplomacy.
• Have competence in grammar and editing skills.
• Knowledge of public involvement and public participation theory and techniques.
• Knowledge/experience with Lake Champlain Basin resource issues.
• Knowledge/experience in natural and cultural history
• Knowledge/experience educating the public and students; able to lead a school

REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid driver’s license and access to own transportation required. Travel to Quebec may

• Attendance is mandatory in the Lowell office for orientation and at the annual All Staff

• This is a full-time position. This position requires incumbent to be in the office or at the

• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination required.