Initial Posting Date:
03/04/2021
Application Deadline:
04/04/2021
Agency:
Department of Environmental Quality
Salary Range:
$4,436 – $6,789
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Vehicle Inspection Program Analyst and Trainer (Program Analyst 2)
Job Description:
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/iP3K7JoLe1k
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity within its Vehicle Inspection Program (VIP) for a VIP Program Analyst and Trainer (Program Analyst 2) in Portland, Oregon.
The Vehicle Inspection Program (VIP) is responsible for ensuring that over 1 million vehicles in the Portland and Medford areas have well maintained emission control systems and plays a significant role in the Ozone SIP, air toxics reductions and implementing of Oregon’s low emissions vehicle program for reducing greenhouse gasses. VIP is one of the signature programs of the Department of Environmental Quality, totaling about 1/8 of the entire agency staff. The program affects close to half the population of the state and within its boundaries, is responsible for testing about 2/3 of the registered vehicles.
VIP is comprised of seven clean air stations, a Technical Center, assisted-service testing, self-testing fleets, mobile auto dealer testing, remote testing and a program to recognize specific certified automotive repair shops.
What you will do!
As the Vehicle Inspection Program Analyst and Trainer, you will assess program operational and training needs, update program procedures and develop, conduct, and evaluate program-specific training. You will determine the best system for delivery of training programs, including facilitating, planning, scheduling and coordinating with staff, managers, fleet mechanics and contractors. In addition, you will also serve as the primary contact for the Recognized Auto Repair Shops (RARS) and DEQ Too programs. You will interpret and explain program rules, regulations, policies and procedures. You will also provide technical information and procedural assistance, training materials and related information to RARS and DEQ Too program participants.
What’s in it for you!
The opportunity to join a dynamic team tasked with designing and implementing programs to reduce Oregon’s contribution to global climate change. 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 10 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?
- Bachelor’s degree in a business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a related degree, AND 2 years of experience coordinating or administering a program (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).
- Experience assessing training needs and delivering training.
- Experience writing and developing program guidance and implementation strategies.
- Experience interpreting and explaining rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Experience and strong ability to work collaboratively within a team and across teams.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and businesses, including communicating technical information; professional level writing and presentation skills.
How to Apply: (complete the application in full)
- External Applicants Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid, and view this video for additional information.
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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, please go here: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those once you’ve submitted your application via a pop-up with a veterans’ preference questionnaire.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Carrie Adams, Human Resources Analyst, at carrie.adams@deq.state.or.us or (503) 347-0029.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.