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Initial Posting Date: <\/b><\/p>\n
01\/22\/2021<\/p>\n
Application Deadline:<\/b><\/p>\n
02\/21\/2021<\/p>\n
Agency:<\/b><\/p>\n
Department of Environmental Quality<\/p>\n
Salary Range:<\/b><\/p>\n
$5,105 – $7,842<\/p>\n
Position Type:<\/b><\/p>\n
Employee<\/p>\n
Position Title:<\/b><\/p>\n
Environmental Cleanup Program Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 4)<\/p><\/div>\n
Apply here:\u00a0https:\/\/oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/SOR_External_Career_Site\/job\/Portland–DEQ–Multnomah-Street\/Environmental-Cleanup-Program-Coordinator–Natural-Resource-Specialist-4-_REQ-57216<\/a><\/p>\n Job Description:<\/b><\/p>\n Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon\u2019s environment?<\/b> If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)<\/a>. 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\u2019s air, land, and water. Here is a video about DEQ: https:\/\/youtu.be\/iP3K7JoLe1k<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity available for an Environmental Cleanup Program Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 4)<\/b> located at DEQ\u2019s Headquarters in Portland, Oregon.<\/p>\n Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency\u2019s mission to protect and improve Oregon\u2019s environmental quality. The Land Quality Division supports the agency’s mission by managing environmental cleanups, assessing cleanup sites, promoting manufacturing and recycling of non-toxic commercial products, safely managing the disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, overseeing the state’s underground storage tank and heating oil tank programs, ensuring timely response and cleanup of spills of oil and hazardous materials, and regulating safe discharge of ballast water to state waters. Click here<\/a> to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.<\/p>\n What you will do!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n You will be the technical and policy expert for cleanup program activities, including planning, leading, and implementing cleanup program functions. You will lead projects that develop technical guidance and other information resources for DEQ staff and the public. You will coordinate administrative tasks in Headquarters that support the statewide cleanup program. You will facilitate internal technical workgroups and function as a liaison to DEQ\u2019s regional cleanup sections, other DEQ programs, State agencies, and national organizations. You will also assist in a strategic planning effort to further and maintain cleanup program relevance in areas, such as emerging contaminants of concern, technical developments, environmental justice, and other opportunities that improve program efficacy.<\/p>\n What\u2019s in it for you!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!\u00a0We offer a competitive benefits package<\/a> 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.\u00a0In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)<\/a>, and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)<\/a>. If you are passionate about Oregon’s environment, apply today!\n<\/p>\n This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.<\/i><\/p>\n This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.<\/i><\/p>\n What are we looking for?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Working Conditions: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Work is primarily in an office setting. Some travel to the regional offices will be required. During field activities, there could be limited exposure to unfavorable conditions, such as contaminated soil, water, or air.<\/p>\n How to Apply:<\/b><\/span> (complete the application in full)<\/p>\n Helpful Tips:<\/u><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n Please Note:<\/i><\/b> In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the \u201cWhat are we looking for?<\/u>\u201d section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.<\/u><\/i><\/p>\n Veterans Information:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n DEQ provides veterans\u2019 preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information, please go here: https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/jobs\/Pages\/Veterans.aspx<\/span><\/a>. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans\u2019 preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those at a later time.<\/p>\n Pay Equity: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n 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<\/span><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n Work Authorization:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security\u2019s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.<\/p>\n\n
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