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| Long Term and Diverse Career Options |
The State of Vermont is one of the largest employers in the State, with numerous and varied job opportunities. It is also a very stable employer because the State provides services for the people of Vermont that we expect they will need into the very distant future. You can find a secure and long-term career with the State of Vermont.
Because the State has such a broad mission and provides so many different types of services, it offers numerous career paths and varied work environments. You can work as a nurse, social worker, engineer, administrative assistant, maintenance technician, accountant, teacher, recreation coordinator, correctional officer or forester to name a few occupations. And you don’t have to stay in one career area. There are opportunities to move into other career areas as you gain experience or continue your education.
Depending on your interest and motivation, you can find a challenging and rewarding career path in the State of Vermont. The State is filled with success stories of individuals who started in entry-level positions, accepted increasing responsibility, and took advantage of development opportunities to reach their career goals.
Several departments offer career paths and ladders and the potential not only for advancement, but for continued challenge and personal satisfaction. Because of the size of state government and its multi-faceted mission, there is the ability to move between departments as well as find a satisfying career in one department or agency.
You can explore state occupations by reviewing the job specifications through the Department of Human Resources Job Specs. Search for your area of interest by entering a key word such as: nurse, engineer, maintenance, environmental, forestry, etc. Contact your supervisor, personnel officer or human resource administrator for more information about opportunities in your department or agency.
The rewards of public service are much greater than monetary. There is also the satisfaction of doing worthwhile and enduring work that benefits Vermonters.
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