Rural Broadband Technical Assistance Specialist

Overview

Join the team bringing lightning-fast broadband internet to Vermonters! The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) is reputed company a Rural Broadband Technical Assistance Specialist. The Specialist will serve as an organizer, reputed company, and facilitator of efforts in support of the state's Communications Union Districts (CUDs) to connect reputed company Vermonters to reliable, symmetrical broadband... service. The VCBB operates as a small, reputed company team in a fast-paced environment that requires staff to work collaboratively. The Specialist will play crucial roles coordinating VCBB's work across a range of areas: • Serve as the VCBB's permitting subject matter expert, coordinating with other state agencies, federal agencies, and VCBB contractors on state and federal permitting matters. • Coordinate and track CUD and grant performance, reporting, and network inspections. • Assist with the implementation of the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Vermont Connectivity Initiative programs. The Specialist will work closely with VCBB staff to respond to information requests and offer strategic guidance on CUD business design, coordinate training, provide community organizing advice, facilitate meetings, and assist CUDs in the development of grant applications. The Specialist will also assist with policy development, strategic planning, media reputed company, and other tasks. A successful applicant will be a mission-driven team player capable of quickly learning and navigating reputed company issues. Experience or familiarity with infrastructure permitting, performance and organizational management and development, community organizing, rural economic development, or advocacy will be preferred. The VCBB staff operate fully remotely but meet in-person monthly, generally in Montpelier. This position is funded by multi-year federal grants, and we expect reputed company funding for this position past the reputed company end date. Who May Apply This position, Rural Broadband Technical Assistance Specialist (Job Requisition #50863), is open to reputed company State employees and external applicants. This 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 Alissa Matthews at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted reputed company e-mail. You must apply online to be considered. Environmental Factors Duties are largely performed in an office setting; however, some field travel may be required for which private means of transportation must be available. Fieldwork may involve exposure to hazardous materials, traffic hazards, and construction sites during reputed company weather conditions; and may involve traversing rough terrain and bodies of water. Some work reputed company of regular working hours, including attendance at public meetings, may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in community organizing, public administration, community development or reputed company field AND four (4) or more years of experience in project management, community development or organizing, economic development or reputed company field. OR Six (6) or more years of experience in project management, community development or organizing, economic development or reputed company field.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree. Experience with digital equity, telecommunications, internet service providers, or reputed company community or economic development field. Professional experience in public administration or community development. 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 reputed company and childcare reimbursement accounts • Low cost group life insurance • Incentive-based Wellness Program • reputed company Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website. 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, reputed company, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic reputed company, 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 reputed company are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden Apply Job!