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State of Oregon · 1 day ago

Cleanup Program Project Technician (Natural Resource Specialist 2)

Salem, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$4,620/mo - $7,064/mo

5+ years exp

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the primary regulatory agency responsible for protecting and enhancing the state's natural resources. The Cleanup Program Project Technician will serve as a project technician on cleanup sites, providing technical support and developing documentation for environmental cleanup projects.

GovernmentRecyclingSustainabilityWaste Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

You will serve as a project technician on simple cleanup sites and provide technical support, which includes the development of maps, tables, and figures for evaluation of soil, groundwater, and sediment contamination to the Northwest Region Cleanup Program managers and staff

You will prepare reports and documentation, as well as research, assess and discover information for cleanup projects that will advance the overall cleanup of contaminants and source control in the Columbia Slough and other sites

Qualification

Environmental scienceProject coordinationEnvironmental regulationsTechnical assistanceMicrosoft ExcelGoogle EarthAdobe AcrobatDiversity awarenessVerbal communicationWritten communicationRelationship building

Required

5 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field

Bachelor's degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 3 of the required years of experience

Master's degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 4 of the required years of experience

Doctorate degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 5 of the required years of experience

Preferred

Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences; skill in writing and presenting clear and concise reports that include qualitative and quantitative analyses, recommendations, and conclusions to diverse audiences

Experience with project coordination; experience coordinating all phases of environmental investigations and cleanups of sites contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons or other hazardous substances

Experience reviewing and interpreting environmental regulations, laws, and technical guidance

Experience in providing technical assistance to industry, the public, and governmental agencies on environmental laws, procedures, and issues

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and manipulation; proficiency in Google Earth and Adobe Acrobat for making site maps and assessing data

Experience working in a cost recovery environment where project and administrative (non-billable) hours are closely tracked

Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and businesses