Low-Carbon Fuels Market Analyst Natural Resource Specialist 4
Low-Carbon Fuels Market Analyst Natural Resource Specialist 4
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Initial Posting Date:
03/12/2025Application Deadline:
03/27/2025Agency:
Department of Environmental QualitySalary Range:
$6122 $9409Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
LowCarbon Fuels Market Analyst (Natural Resource Specialist 4Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness equity inclusion and belonging. We strive to be a workplace where we share our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and while collaborating to protect preserve and enhance the environment for current and future generations. We celebrate and appreciate diversity champion equity and treat each other with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race color national origin ethnicity veteran status gender sexual orientation religion age or physical or mental disability.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualification. If you are excited about this position we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the qualifications of this position please contact us to discuss your application.
Are you passionate about preserving enhancing and protecting Oregons environment If so please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). At DEQ employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of missionfocused individuals tasked with maintaining restoring and enhancing the quality of Oregons air land and water.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has an exciting fulltime opportunity available for a LowCarbon Fuels Market Analyst (Natural Resource Specialist 4 in Portland Oregon. This position works on the states Clean Fuels Program Oregons Low Carbon Fuels Standard (LCFS) which is a cornerstone of the states efforts to decarbonize transportation in the state. This program has made significant strides in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from Oregons transportation fuels since 2016 and you would be joining as the program begins navigating its second decade of spurring the transition to EVs and replacing fossil fuels with lowcarbon alternatives.
Please consider joining an innovative team and work to advance our agencys mission to protect and improve Oregons environmental quality.
About DEQ!
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the primary regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. State of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the states natural resources. Here is a video about DEQ: position will be joining an innovative and multifaceted team in DEQs Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs. The Office is responsible for leading the agencys efforts to develop and implement statewide climate programs to reduce Oregons greenhouse gas emissions. This includes programs that collect data on Oregons greenhouse emissions and that directly regulate the most significant sources of those emissions across the state. The Office of Greenhouse Gas Programs also analyzes various climate policies as they are proposed by policymakers. This position plays a lead role in one of these programs the Clean Fuels Program focused on decarbonizing Oregonians transportation fuels.
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What you will do!
You will serve as a technical expert responsible for the development and implementation of central elements of Oregons Clean Fuels Program. You will be a key member of the program team providing significant analytical rulemaking implementation auditing and support across the program. You will lead public meetings with interested parties to discuss everything from broad policy matters to detailed technical aspects of implementing the program. You will help gather scientific policy legal and other information from interested parties to formulate new policy and adjust existing program regulations. In addition you will be responsible for outcomes of major significance to the agency and state and you will weigh in and help navigate a wide range of factors to develop and implement the Clean Fuels Program.
Whats in it for you!
The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!DEQ cares deeply about employee wellness and benefits. We offer a competitive benefits package 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 11 paid holidays a year addition we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). If you are passionate about Oregons environment apply today!
This is a fulltime AFSCME represented position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
What are we looking for
Minimum Qualifications: 7 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.
Substitutions:
- Bachelors degree in physical science environmental science natural resources or a closely related field may substitute for 3 of the required years of experience.
Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following desired attributes:
- Professional experience working on transportation policies and/or environmental markets or markets related to transportation fuels.
- 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 with project management processes and best practices; demonstrated experience managing complex projects including organizing planning and tracking deadlines; identifying potential problems; recommending solutions; and coordinating work of others.
- Working knowledge of climate change including its causes and effects.
- Experience conducting indepth evaluations of program operations conducting research and adapting or creating new procedures to solve program issues.
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues interested parties communities organizations and businesses; skill in conflict resolution negotiation and collaboration.
Working Conditions:
DEQ believes in a diverse and inclusive work environment. All employees are expected to contribute to a work environment that collectively values and benefits from respecting its diversity and promotes a culture of inclusiveness.
This position will be based out of DEQs Headquarters office in Portland however the successful candidate may be eligible for hybrid work. The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs. DEQ will provide necessary hardware (laptop monitor keyboard mouse and cell phone) for an employee to successfully work from home. At DEQ sites you will have access to a workspace however depending on your frequency of in office work it may be shared with other employees.
This position requires occasional travel for meetings conferences trainings presentations and public hearings some of which may include evening work weekend work and/or overnight stays.
How to Apply: (complete the application in full)
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Help Your Application Rise to the Top!
Your application materials are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your amazing skills and experience. In addition to your related work experience and education DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above under the What are we looking for section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials.
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Veterans Information:
DEQ provides veterans preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans preference please visit Veterans Resources or call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at:. For privacy reasons please do not attach veterans preference documents when initially applying. Instead you will be asked to submit those at a later time as part of a future task in Workday.
Equal Pay Analysis:
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 for more information. Please note: the salary listed is the nonPERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95 6 goes to PERS and .95 covers payroll taxes). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
Work Authorization:
DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Securitys Form I9 confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an EVerify employer and will use EVerify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.
Questions/Need Help
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process please contact DEQs Recruitment Team at or. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
