Initial Posting Date:
05/04/2021
Application Deadline:
06/07/2021
Agency:
Department of Environmental Quality
Salary Range:
$4,868 – $7,476
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program Coordinator (Program Analyst 3)
Job Description:
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.
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 available for a Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program Coordinator (Program Analyst 3) located at DEQ’s Headquarters 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 Water Quality Division has a critical role in achieving the Department’s mission by developing policy, implementation tools, and implementation priorities for improving and protecting the quality of water in Oregon’s waterways. The Water Quality Division works cooperatively with the Department’s three regional offices and the Laboratory to deliver programs and services that protect and enhance the quality of the waters of the state to protect public health and the environment. Click here to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.
What you will do!
You will serve as the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Loan Program Coordinator and agency expert on CWSRF program policy for DEQ. The Clean Water State Revolving Fund provides below-market rate loans for the planning, design, and construction of water pollution control activities throughout Oregon. Funded activities range from infrastructure improvements to watershed restoration projects. You will be responsible for coordinating statewide program and policies and implementation of the CWSRF loan program; providing advice and guidance on state and federal regulations and policies; evaluating and interpreting controversial or complex problems, and managing the resolution of these problems; coordinating program team members on complex projects; and responding to complex technical and policy questions from internal staff, the public, and stakeholders related to program development and implementation. You will provide recommendations to the Program Manager and DEQ leadership for policy decisions regarding water quality project funding, statute and rule interpretation, and federal reporting.
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: A Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a related degree, AND 4 years of experience coordinating or administering a program (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).
Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:
- Experience with federal Clean Water Act, state statutes and rules, and federal and state environmental laws and regulations.
- Experience monitoring local programs and projects receiving funding and representing a program to the public.
- Experience conducting in-depth evaluations of program operations, conducting research, and adapting or creating new procedures to solve program issues.
- Experience with project management; excellent problem solving, organizational, time management, and analytical skills; ability to analyze problems and determine root causes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; skill in writing clear and concise reports.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff, many sectors of the public, and other natural resources or finance agencies, including communicating technical information; professional level writing and presentation acumen.
- Strong skills with Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Teams.
Working Conditions:
Work is conducted primarily in an office setting with extensive daily use of a computer. Periodic travel in-state and out-of-state for meetings, conferences, public meetings, presentations, facility and project visits, and public hearings is required. Valid driver’s license 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 Maddy Ouye, Human Resources Analyst, at madeline.ouye@deq.state.or.us or (503) 347-5759. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.