Initial Posting Date:
02/04/2021
Application Deadline:
03/04/2021
Agency:
Department of Environmental Quality
Salary Range:
$5,614 – $8,619
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Remedial Project Manager/Risk Assessor (Natural Resource Specialist 4)
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 Remedial Project Manager/Risk Assessor (Natural Resource Specialist 4) 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); this position is in the Northwest Region. 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 lead project manager, you will manage large, technically and administratively complex environmental investigations and remedial actions. You will lead a dynamic innovative team, overseeing investigations, risk assessments and feasibility studies. You will support the agency during assessments of environmental hazards from exposure to toxic substances, with special emphasis on ecological risk evaluation and interpretation. You will use creativity, technical and managerial expertise to ensure the protection of public health while making improvements in environmental quality that directly and measurably benefit the public. You will ensure that sites are evaluated and remediated in a manner that is cost-effective and timely. Furthermore, you will serve as a technical specialist on cleanup project technical teams, reviewing risk assessments, supporting site decision making, and communicating site risks to responsible parties and to the public. Click here to learn about the Environmental Cleanup Program.
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 toxicology, physical science, environmental sciences, or a closely related field, AND four (4) years of work experience in a physical science, environmental science, or closely related natural resource field. Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated effectiveness as project manager and communicator.
Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:
- Experienced and effective project managers; with demonstrated effective Project Management experience, providing primary oversight and decision making to maintain consistent progress within defined scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- At least 2 years of experience as a toxicologist or risk assessor.
- At least 1 year of experience performing ecological risk assessments, writing technical reports and recommendations, applying scientific and statistical methodologies, and applying environmental program rules and laws.
- Experience monitoring data and evaluating work plans, reports, and results of remedial or investigatory activities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; skill in writing clear and concise reports describing complex industries and regulatory determinations.
- Ability to deal diplomatically with upset or adversarial stakeholders in person and on the phone.
- Experience presenting technical data to the public
- Experience communicating effectively and clearly with a range of diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Working Conditions:
Some travel is required to field visits. During field activities, there could be limited exposure to unfavorable conditions, such as contaminated soil, or water. Such conditions may require the use of personal safety equipment and protective clothing. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
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, at 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.