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Initial Posting Date: <\/b><\/p>\n
03\/02\/2021<\/p>\n
Application Deadline:<\/b><\/p>\n
03\/16\/2021<\/p>\n
Agency:<\/b><\/p>\n
Department of Environmental Quality<\/p>\n
Salary Range:<\/b><\/p>\n
$4,436 – $6,789<\/p>\n
Position Type:<\/b><\/p>\n
Employee<\/p>\n
Position Title:<\/b><\/p>\n
Clean Water State Revolving Fund Project Officer (Program Analyst 2)<\/p>\n
Apply Here:\u00a0https:\/\/oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com\/en-US\/SOR_External_Career_Site\/job\/Bend–DEQ\/Clean-Water-State-Revolving-Fund-Project-Officer–Program-Analyst-2-_REQ-59760-1<\/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 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) Project Officer (Program Analyst 2)<\/b> in DEQ\u2019s Eastern Region. The position will be in Bend or Pendleton, Oregon (candidate may choose).<\/p>\n Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency\u2019s mission to protect and improve Oregon\u2019s environmental quality. There are 3 regions (Northwest, Western, and Eastern); this position is in Eastern 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 Project Officer for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF), you will promote the availability of funds and benefits of the CWSRF; assist eligible borrowers with applying for a DEQ CWSRF loan for eligible projects; provide project management to the borrowers going through the process from application to loan closing; authorize the distribution of program funding; and maintain records related to the loan. You will monitor local governments receiving funding by conducting inspections at the borrower\u2019s project site and reviewing reports and distribution requests. In addition, you will prepare records and respond to information requests during audits of the CWSRF program, and you will provide technical assistance on the complex issues that arise between compliance with environmental regulation and the fiscal status of the borrower.<\/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 business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a related degree, AND 2 years of experience coordinating or administering a program (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable)<\/i>.<\/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. This position requires occasional travel on State business for inspections, technical visits, meetings, trainings, conferences, and public hearings, some of which may include evening work and\/or overnight stays. A valid driver\u2019s license is required for this position.<\/p>\n Inspections are usually outdoors at construction sites with the potential for exposure to pollutants, chemicals, contaminated soil, water, fumes, and airborne contaminants. Inspections may occur in adverse weather conditions, and may involve fall or tripping hazards, as well as the ability to climb stairs to gain access to multilevel facilities, kneel, crouch, and perform substantial walking.<\/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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