Initial Posting Date:
05/10/2021
Application Deadline:
05/23/2021
Agency:
Department of Environmental Quality
Salary Range:
$3,348 – $5,105
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Natural Resource Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 1)
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 Natural Resource Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 1) in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. The Laboratory and Environmental Assessment Division’s (LEAD) mission is to provide timely, high quality data and information through monitoring, laboratory services, and data analysis. The Division serves the Agency programs and regional offices throughout Oregon and provides the scientific information necessary for the agency to achieve its mission to be an active leader to restore, enhance, and maintain the quality of Oregon’s air, water, and land. Click here to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.
What you will do!
You will collect field chemical, biological, and habitat data for the assessment of water quality and watershed health throughout the state of Oregon. You will help with equipment maintenance, calibration, and purchasing. In addition, you will assist with maintaining the data, improving electronic data entry systems, and performing data retrieval as needed.
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 environmental sciences, natural resources, or a closely related field, OR 3 years of experience in an environmental science or natural resources field.
Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:
- Knowledge of proper monitoring and sample handling procedures.
- Experience with water quality field equipment and meters, including pH meters, D.O. meters, automatic water samplers, multi-channel data loggers, multi-parameter datasondes, conductivity meters, and/or turbidity meters.
- Experience collecting and preserving surface water, ground water, sediment, and biological samples.
- Experience measuring environmental conditions using various monitoring techniques, procedures, and protocols.
- Experience preparing sampling analysis plans or quality assurance plans.
- Experience operating large vehicles, motored boats, and rafts, and experience pulling or towing a trailer or boat on roadways.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, observation skills, and evaluative skills.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed predominantly in the field with a wide variety of conditions. Physical outdoor activity may include adverse weather conditions; exposure to pollutants and chemicals; exposure to contaminated soil and water; exposure to fumes; exposure to airborne contaminants; fall or tripping hazards; climbing, kneeling, and crouching; substantial walking; and strenuous hikes carrying loads and equipment of up to 35lbs. Valid driver’s license required; this position requires the ability to drive large vehicles long distances, sometimes pulling trailers and/or boats.
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 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.