Initial Posting Date:
03/03/2021
Application Deadline:
03/17/2021
Agency:
Department of Environmental Quality
Salary Range:
$4,436 – $6,789
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Air Quality Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 3)
Job Description:
Are you interested in Oregon’s air quality and supporting healthy air for all Oregonians? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). At the 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’s a video about DEQ: https://youtu.be/iP3K7JoLe1k
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity for an Air Quality Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 3) in Bend, Oregon.
To accomplish its mission, DEQ operates from a single centralized headquarters location and from multiple regional offices located throughout Northwest, Western, and Eastern Oregon. This position is in the Eastern Region and interacts with staff across the Air Quality Division throughout the regional offices and headquarters program planning, program operations, and technical services sections. Click here to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.
What you will do!
The Air Quality Division is responsible for protecting the air resources of the state through program planning and development, industrial source control, asbestos control, and control of other sources of air pollution. As the Air Quality Specialist, you will ensure compliance with air quality regulations and permit conditions for commercial establishments and the public by utilizing procedures, policies, and guidelines. You will be responsible for permit drafting and review for facilities operating under the Air Contaminant Discharge Permit (ACDP) program, compliance inspections for both ACDP & Title V facilities, and review and analyze reports to ensure compliance with permit conditions. You’ll also conduct complaint investigations, as well as prepare enforcement actions for sources/activities found to be out of compliance with federal regulations and Oregon Administrative Rules.
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 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?
- Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, environmental science, or closely related field, AND 3 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable). *A least 1 year of your experience must be 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.
- Experience and knowledge in source operations and emission control devices, including the ability to analyze air emissions information.
- Excellent project and time management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate technical data to audiences unfamiliar with the subject matter.
- Experience writing, applying for, or reviewing environmental regulatory permits.
- Experience conducting environmental inspections or audits.
- Experience interpreting and explaining environmental regulations.
- Experience working with industrial professionals or environmental consultants.
- Experience with asbestos abatement or its regulations.
Working Conditions:
Some physical outdoor activity may be involved during field activities that may include adverse weather conditions, exposure to pollutants, climbing stairs, and substantial walking. Such conditions may require the use of personal safety equipment and protective clothing. Employees will be trained, monitored, and equipped, in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Rules, and must have a valid driver’s license.
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 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.
Work Authorization:
DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization 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 Tracie Knight, Human Resources Analyst, tracie.knight@deq.state.or.us. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
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.