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Initial Posting Date: <\/b><\/p>\n
02\/04\/2021<\/p>\n
Application Deadline:<\/b><\/p>\n
03\/04\/2021<\/p>\n
Agency:<\/b><\/p>\n
Department of Environmental Quality<\/p>\n
Salary Range:<\/b><\/p>\n
$5,614 – $8,619<\/p>\n
Position Type:<\/b><\/p>\n
Employee<\/p>\n
Position Title:<\/b><\/p>\n
Remedial Project Manager\/Risk Assessor (Natural Resource Specialist 4)<\/p>\n
Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/SOR_External_Career_Site\/job\/Portland–DEQ–Multnomah-Street\/Remedial-Project-Manager-Risk-Assessor–Natural-Resource-Specialist-4-_REQ-58062-1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Job Description:<\/b><\/p>\n Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon\u2019s environment?<\/b><\/span> 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 (DEQ) currently has a full-time opportunity for a Remedial Project Manager\/Risk Assessor (Natural Resource Specialist 4)<\/b><\/span> in Portland, Oregon. <\/b><\/p>\n 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<\/a> to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.<\/p>\n What you will do!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n 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<\/a> to learn about the Environmental Cleanup Program.<\/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 Minimum Qualifications:<\/b> Bachelor\u2019s 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. \u00a0Minimum of two (2) years of demonstrated effectiveness as project manager and communicator.<\/p>\n Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following: <\/b><\/p>\n Working Conditions: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n 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\u2019s license.<\/p>\n How to Apply:<\/b><\/span> (complete the application in full)<\/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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