Agricultural Conservation Mapping Tech - Temporary

Overview

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets is seeking a temporary Agricultural Conservation Mapping Tech in the Water Quality Division to support tracking and accounting of agricultural field conservation practices.

Location:

Montpelier, VT, US

Position is expected to start August 3, 2026 and end on or before March 26, 2027. This is anticipated to be a hybrid remote position, with some of the computer-based work able to be performed from home. The role will work between 20 and 30 hours per week, with the number of hours worked varying depending on current need.

As of July 12, 2026, the step 1 rate for pay grade 16 will be $19.27 per hour.

The Agricultural Conservation Mapping Tech will follow established methods and routine procedures to perform tasks with a high level of attention to detail. Tasks completed by this position will include:

• File and track agricultural field practice implementation records submitted by farmers and partners.
• Review records for completeness and accuracy.
• Reach out to farmers and partners to request further information or records.
• Map field practice implementation data in the Partner Database, a user-friendly geospatial database.
• Respond to inquiries from farmers, partners and the general public.
• Compile information to be used in documents, reports or outreach materials.
• Support team members with other duties as required.

The Agricultural Data Entry Technician may also visit farms across the State of Vermont to assess implementation of field practices and will track and report the outcomes of these visits.

This position,
Agricultural Conservation Mapping Tech - Temporary (Job Requisition #55276), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

• High School diploma or equivalent and one (1) year or more of office clerical experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a vocational/technical training program in business, office administration, financial support or related area.
• One (1) year or more of full-time college level study in accounting, business or public administration, office administration or a related field.
• One (1) year or more of experience as an Administrative Services Technician I with the State of Vermont.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe PDFs.
• Experience with Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) or basic mapping software, or ability to read and interpret geospatial maps.
• Ability to manage data and file and track information accurately and consistently across a variety of platforms.
• Ability to manage time and work independently to complete specified tasks.
• Ability to understand and follow complex oral and/or written instructions.
• Knowledge of basic agricultural conservation practices including cover cropping, rotational grazing, manure injection and no till.
• Experience engaging with farmers and/or clients.

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

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.