Initial Posting Date:
03/11/2021
Application Deadline:
03/25/2021
Agency:
Department of Environmental Quality
Salary Range:
$4,868 – $7,476
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Clean Vehicle Rebate Coordinator (Program Analyst 3)
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 (DEQ) currently has a full-time opportunity for a Clean Vehicle Rebate Coordinator (Program Analyst 3) in Portland, Oregon.
DEQ has a centralized policy and planning component and regional offices to accomplish its mission. There are 3 regions (Northwest, Western, and Eastern). The Regions provide the following services: compliance inspection of regulated entities; enforcement of permit requirements and administrative rules; issuance of air, water, and solid waste permits; investigation of complaints; issuance of subsurface permits in counties; response to spills or other incidents with environmental impacts; direct contact and liaison with other governmental entities, industries, and the public; and technical assistance to regulated entities and the public. Click here to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.
What you will do!
As the Clean Vehicle Rebate Coordinator, you will direct project work on the Oregon Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (ORVRP) and oversee its implementation. Additionally, you will develop program standards, oversee DEQ’s contractor in the development and implementation of the rebate program, evaluate contractor work product for compliance with contract standards, and perform contract standards development and amendments, as needed. You will become proficient in the technical aspects of clean car technology, contract standards development, and reporting on program performance. You will also assist other air quality planners in responding to legislative and media inquiries, and developing and proposing program improvements for management consideration.
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?
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the knowledge and skill of the agency program, AND 4 years of experience coordinating or administering a program; OR Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven (7) years of experience coordinating or administering a program in Permitting or Environmental Quality.
Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:
- Experience in providing technical assistance to industry, public, and governmental agencies on environmental laws, procedures, and issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and time management skills, with an ability to pay attention to detail and an ability to work under tight deadlines with shifting priorities.
- Project management experience, including development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Proven experience with process improvement and change management.
- Ability to build collaborative partnerships with advisory committees and a wide variety of stakeholders.
- Ability to interpret and implement federal, state, and local regulations and guidance, and communicate complex technical information to laypeople.
- Ability to adapt knowledge and skills across a broad range of circumstances.
- Capability to use individual initiative and judgment in interpreting agency policy, developing communications strategies and plans, and responding to emergency needs.
- Effective presentation skills and the ability to match presentation style to the needs of individual audiences.
- Experience developing program performance metrics.
- Experience with contract and contractor oversight, management, and auditing.
- Experience with Zero-Emission Vehicles, their technology, the current vehicles available.
- Experience with Environmental Justice, in concept and/or in practice.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Proficiency and demonstrated expertise in the use of R for statistical computing.
Working Conditions:
Some overnight in-state and out-of-state travel may be required. A valid driver’s license is required.
How to Apply: (complete the application in full)
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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.