Champlain Islanders Developing Essential Resources (C.I.D.E.R.) Competitors

The United States Forest Service is an agency of the United States Department of Agriculture that administers the nation's 154 national forests and 20 national grasslands, which encompass 193 million acres (780,000 km2). Major divisions of the agency include the National Forest System, State and Private Forestry, and the Research and Development branch. The mission of the Forest Service is "To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations." Its motto is "Caring for the land and serving people." As the lead Federal agency in natural resource conservation, the US Forest Service provides leadership in the protection, management, and use of the Nation’s forest, rangeland, and aquatic ecosystems. The agency's ecosystem approach to management integrates ecological, economic, and social factors to maintain and enhance the quality of the environment to meet current and future needs. Through implementation of land and resource management plans, the agency ensures sustainable ecosystems by restoring and maintaining species diversity and ecological productivity that helps provide recreation, water, timber, minerals, fish, wildlife, wilderness, and aesthetic values for current and future generations of people.

Vermont Agency of Natural Resources: includes Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, Dept. of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Program areas include: Water Quality, Water Supply, Drinking Water, Wells, Wastewater, Hazardous and Solid Waste, Air Quality, Environmental Permits, Environmental Assistance, Pollution Prevention, Stormwater, Vermont Geological Survey, State Lands, Hunting, Fishing, Trapping, State Parks, Mercury Education, Conservation Education, Green Hotels, Environment Annual Reports, Governor's Awards for Environmental Excellence, Ecological Solutions, Wind Power Policy, Moose and Antlerles Lotteries, Fish Hatcheries, Environmental Law Enforcement and Game Wardens, Nongame and Natural Heritage

Vermont is a special place filled with creative people, friendly communities and fascinating innovations. Whether you currently live in Vermont and are searching for a new career or are considering relocating to Vermont you can begin your search for a job that matches your skills and lifestyle. National rankings prove it: Vermont is one of the best states in which to live. We’re consistently ranked in the top 3 healthiest states in the nation and the top 3 states for child well-being. Our communities are also hives of cutting-edge creativity. With one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation and the fastest growing economy in New England, Vermont is bursting with exciting career opportunities.