Site Assessment Project Manager (Natural Resource Specialist 3)
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical or mental disability. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualification. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.
Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water. Here is a video about DEQ: https://youtu.be/E-Cs6M9AAlU
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time permanent opportunity for a Site Assessment Project Manager (Natural Resource Specialist 3) in Portland, Oregon.
Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. The Land Quality programs support this mission by reducing the environmental and health impacts of materials during their production and use;, reducing, recovering and safely managing the disposal of solid and hazardous wastes; administering the state’s underground storage tank and heating oil tank programs; responding to spills of oil and hazardous materials; and assessing and managing environmental cleanups.
Materials Management plans and implements policies and programs to reduce impacts of materials and products throughout their full life cycle, from design and production through distribution, consumption and use, and management at end-of-life. The Policy, Operations, and Data section establishes goals and measures; supports and performs research; develops and implements incentive, grants administration and project management, product stewardship, waste reduction, and waste management programs; provides education and information; and collaborates with diverse public and private partners.
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What you will do!
You will serve as a land quality project manager prioritizing old or illegal disposal sites for cleanup using solid waste orphan site funds. You will serve as project manager during site investigation, design, construction, and operation phases of cleanup actions at disposal sites that qualify for SWOSA (Solid Waste Orphan Site Account) funding. You will have overall project responsibility to ensure that contaminated sites are screened, prioritized, characterized, and cleaned up in a manner that is cost effective and timely, and protects public health, welfare, and the environment. You will work with local governments on cleanup of old disposal sites, the Cleanup program and Materials Management programs at DEQ, and DEQ’s contract to cleanup old disposal sites. In addition, this position manages and participates in program projects implementing the Materials Management annual SWOSA funding plan, and provides updates on use of SWOSA to the public and regulated community. This position not only collaborates with DEQ regional programs and DEQ headquarters staff, the position interfaces and project manages work conducted through DEQ contracts.
What’s in it for you!
The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!
This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field, AND 3 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable). At least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.
Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:
- Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills; prior regulatory experience in a project manager role, including experience planning, leading, and implementing projects and programs.
- Demonstrated ability to serve as a project team leader or project manager for cleanup of disposal sites.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences.
- Experience researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, and applying pertinent laws and regulations; skill in writing and presenting clear and concise reports that include qualitative and quantitative analyses, recommendations, and conclusions to diverse audiences.
- Desired candidate has experience with risk screening methodology and calculations.
- Experience with DEQ environmental regulatory requirements for solid waste or cleanup programs.
- Environmental project management experience
Working Conditions:
Most work is performed in a professional office setting. This position requires occasional travel for fieldwork, assessments, meetings, trainings, conferences, and public hearings, some of which may include evening work, weekend work, and/or overnight stays. Physical outdoor activity involved during field activities may include adverse weather conditions; exposure to pollutants, chemicals, contaminated soil and water, fumes, and airborne contaminants; fall or tripping hazards; climbing of stairs to gain access to multilevel facilities; and kneeling, crouching, and substantial walking.
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Please Note: In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the “What are we looking for?” section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.
Veterans Information:
DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans’ preference, please visit Veterans Resources, or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those at a later time.
Pay Equity:
As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005, the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. Please visit http://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx for more information. Please note: the salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95% (6% goes to PERS and .95% covers payroll taxes). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
Work Authorization:
DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Grecia Lora Motz, Human Resources Analyst, at grecia.loramotz@deq.oregon.gov or (503) 863-0621. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
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