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VT Community Broadband Board Seeks Community Broadband Economic Development Manager

Overview

The Vermont Community Broadband Board (VCBB) is recruiting a Community Economic Development Manager to assist Communications Union Districts (CUDS) in leveraging existing funding to create additional financing opportunities. This position will oversee and evaluate contractors providing finance and lending technical assistance, administrative, and policy work related to funding the expansion of affordable broadband to all under-served addresses in Vermont. Work includes strategic use of funds to leverage and obtain state, federal, private, and philanthropic funding to address affordability, workforce, and supply chain challenges. The Manager will review, analyze, monitor the business plans of CUDS, raise additional funds on behalf of the VCBB and Communications Union Districts, draft policies and implement strategies to ensure responsible and effective deployment of VCBB funds, identify and pursue public, private, and non-profit funding opportunities, and identify and build coalitions among stakeholders to promote the state-wide buildout of high-speed internet. Extensive interaction with VCBB staff, grantees, consultants, and federal and private partners is necessary. The Manager will be a key partner in applying and implementing the Broadband Equity and Access Deployment (BEAD) program that is expected to award over $100M to Vermont later this year.  This is a limited service position, funded through at least 2027, with potential for extension.

This position is classified as a Broadband Project Developer by the Department of Human Resources.

Who May Apply

This position, Community Broadband Economic Development Manager is open to all 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 the duration of this position or other details, please contact Rob Fish at robert.fish@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online at careers.vermont.gov to be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in community development, public administration, urban and regional planning, public policy, journalism, public administration, law, or a related field AND six (6) years of project or program administration, development, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and experience engaging with community stakeholders, federal, state, and local agencies, and the philanthropic or venture capital community. Considerable knowledge of telecommunication or multi-faceted community development projects.

Environmental Factors

Work is performed remotely. Some evening or weekend work should be anticipated. Encounters with adversary groups and conflicting opinions may be anticipated.

 

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
  • Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
  • Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
  • Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
  • Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
  • Low cost group life insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Incentive-based Wellness Program
  • Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on the State of Vermont 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, 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.