Oregon Department of Human Services · 1 day ago
Drinking Water Protection Program Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 5)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$6,900/mo - $10,593/mo
8+ years expThe Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is committed to protecting and enhancing Oregon's natural resources. The Drinking Water Protection Program Coordinator will lead the statewide implementation of the Drinking Water Source Protection Program, coordinating activities with state and federal agencies to safeguard drinking water sources and improve water quality in Oregon.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
You will coordinate the statewide implementation of the Drinking Water Source Protection Program, including leading and developing goals and strategies for DEQ’s Drinking Water Source Protection Program projects; leading the coordination of drinking water source protection activities with other state and federal agencies; working collaboratively with Oregon Health Authority to evaluate and solve implementation issues for the Drinking Water Source Protection program; and representing the Department at hearings and meetings with the Legislature, local government officials, other State agencies, and the public
DEQ and the Oregon Health Authority partner closely in Oregon’s Drinking Water Source Protection Program, combining expertise and resources to help communities safeguard drinking water through proactive planning and risk reduction
In addition, you will consult with other State, Federal, and local government agencies concerning natural resources-oriented studies, issues, and problems; work with other State and Federal natural resource agencies on joint strategy development; and develop cross-program strategies to evaluate emerging contaminants, nutrients, and other risks to drinking water sources
Qualification
Required
8 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field, with 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
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, environmental engineering, natural resource engineering, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 4 of the required years of experience
Doctorate degree in physical science, environmental science, environmental engineering, natural resource engineering, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 5 of the required years of experience
Preferred
Demonstrated emotional intelligence and capacity to work well in a team environment and with diverse interest parties
Extensive knowledge of and experience with the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act, supporting federal and state laws, and associated regulations
Demonstrated understanding of and experience with environmental justice, including the historical impacts on marginalized and underrepresented communities; commitment to increasing personal knowledge of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Demonstrated experience building and sustaining relationships with diverse partners, including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and businesses
Extensive knowledge and experience with surface water/groundwater interactions, technical water quality issues, groundwater principles, nonpoint and point sources of contamination, and contamination transport
Extensive knowledge of current trends, emerging technologies, and evolving issues related to water quality, with the ability to anticipate and adapt to changing regulatory and technical landscapes
Strong skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, collaboration, and engagement, with the ability to break down barriers between programs and foster coordinated approaches to problem-solving
Proven leadership skills, including the ability to analyze, integrate, and balance multiple perspectives, backgrounds, and priorities; demonstrate flexibility, patience, and effective facilitation
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey complex policy and technical information in a clear, concise, and compelling manner; skill in preparing and presenting reports with both qualitative and quantitative analyses, supported by sound recommendations and conclusions
Demonstrated experience communicating complex policy and technical information to a variety of audiences
Experience with policy development, including identifying strategic objectives and outcomes, drafting policies, legislative proposals, and regulations related to water quality protection, management, and control
Excellent project management, analytical, and organizational skills, with experience in planning, leading, and implementing complex projects and programs; prior consulting or regulatory project management experience preferred
Ability to synthesize complex cross-program and cross-agency issues and apply multidisciplinary expertise to develop effective strategies and solutions
Demonstrated experience and ability to collaborate with others to achieve consensus on challenging decisions
Deep listening skills to understand the perspectives of others
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
Oregon Department of Human Services
The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) provides direct services to more than 1.5 million Oregonians each year.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Schoenwald
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Ashlee Parpart
Lead Recruitment Business Partner
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