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Initial Posting Date: <\/b><\/p>\n
02\/16\/2021<\/p>\n
Application Deadline:<\/b><\/p>\n
03\/02\/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
Senior Water Quality Analyst (Natural Resource Specialist 4)<\/p>\n
Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/SOR_External_Career_Site\/job\/Portland–DEQ–Multnomah-Street\/Senior-Water-Quality-Analyst–Natural-Resource-Specialist-4-_REQ-58803<\/a><\/strong><\/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 a Senior Water Quality Analyst (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 Water Quality Division has a critical role in achieving the Department\u2019s mission by developing policy, implementation tools, and implementation priorities for improving and protecting the quality of water in Oregon\u2019s waterways. The Water Quality Division works cooperatively with the Department\u2019s 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<\/a> to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.<\/p>\n What you will do!<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n You will serve as an agency expert on water quality analysis for TMDL development and water quality assessments for the TMDL Program in the Watershed Management Section, and you will make recommendations for establishment of agency TMDL policy. You will develop TMDLs and other water quality assessments. You will solve complex clean water plan (TMDLs) development problems using knowledge of water quality modeling, statistics, and hydrology. You will act for and represent the Agency in forums\/groups, such as the Environmental Quality Commission (EQC) meetings, technical and stakeholder committees, and city councils. In addition, you will negotiate schedules and activities with the community, and represent the agency in negotiation and settlement of conflicts with federal agencies (Environmental Protection Agency, National Marine Fisheries Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, etc.), and other state agencies (Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon Department of Agriculture, etc.).<\/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: Bachelor\u2019s degree in a physical science, environmental science, or closely related field, AND 4 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).<\/i> At least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.<\/p>\n Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:<\/p>\n Working Conditions: <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Work is primarily in an office setting. Some travel required for meetings or conferences. Meetings and public hearings are often held in the evenings. Occasional travel required for field data collection efforts. Some physical outdoor activity involved.<\/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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