NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Air Quality Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 1)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$4,409/mo - $6,122/mo
3+ years expNEOGOV is seeking an Air Quality Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 1) to join the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. This role involves processing permits for air quality sources, conducting inspections, and investigating complaints to ensure compliance with air quality regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
You will process permits for well-defined industrial, commercial, and municipal air quality sources where the permit templates need minimal technical input
You will provide assistance to such facilities and perform on-site inspections
When deviations are noted, you will assist in determining compliance with air quality statutes and regulations of those sources
You will investigate complaints and recommend specific actions to resolve those complaints
In addition, you will recommend enforcement to the Northwest Region Air Quality program manager when violations of statutes, permits, or rules are observed and documented
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, natural resources, physical science, or a closely related field, OR 3 years of experience in an environmental science or natural resources field
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
Experience and knowledge in industrial source operations, compliance inspection methods, and air quality permitting; experience working with ACDP permits and sources
Experience in providing technical assistance to industry, the public, and governmental agencies on environmental laws, procedures, and issues
Experience investigating complaints, documenting violations, writing inspection reports, and writing enforcement referrals
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Excel; demonstrated experience using and maintaining databases
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to write reports and letters that are easily understood by the public
Ability to deal diplomatically with upset or adversarial individuals in person and on the phone
Experience in reviewing and interpreting environmental regulations, laws, and technical guidance
Ability to calculate emissions using a formula and emission factors
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members
Paid sick leave
Vacation leave
Personal leave
11 paid holidays a year
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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