Water Quality Analyst Natural Resource Specialist 3
Water Quality Analyst Natural Resource Specialist 3
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Initial Posting Date:
03/11/2025Application Deadline:
03/25/2025Agency:
Department of Environmental QualitySalary Range:
$5320 $8141Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Water Quality Analyst (Natural Resource Specialist 3Job 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 a fulltime opportunity available for a Water Quality Analyst (Natural Resource Specialist 3. This position will be located in Portland Oregon.
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: Water Quality Division has a critical role in achieving the Departments mission by developing policy implementation tools and implementation priorities for improving and protecting the quality of water in Oregons waterways. The Water Quality Division works cooperatively with the Departments three regional offices and the Laboratory to deliver programs and services that protect and enhance the quality of the waters of the state to protect public health and the environment.
The Watershed Management Section of the Water Quality Program oversees the development and maintenance of the water quality management plan; establishes total maximum daily loads (TMDLs) waste load allocations and load allocations to be achieved by those streams and water bodies that do not currently meet water quality standards; coordinates on Nonpoint Source Program issues internal and external to DEQ; administers the 319 Grant Program; and provides statewide coordination of water quality activities on the Columbia River.
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What you will do!
You will provide water quality data analysis water quality evaluation and assessment and technical modeling of complex environmental data requiring GIS ArcView HeatSource and other technical expertise to develop Total Maximum Daily Loads and support answering water quality related questions in Oregon. You will have independent decisionmaking authority and provide expertise and direction in project development model selection project planning and monitoring plans to support basin assessment. You will work on clean water plans (Total Maximum Daily Loads) to address water quality impairments throughout the state and will be responsible for coordination with the laboratory regions and other DEQ programs and external interested parties.
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:
- 6 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 OR
- Bachelors degree in physical science environmental science natural resources or a closely related field AND 3 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
Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following desired attributes:
- 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 obtaining water quality water quantity morphology and stream characteristic climate land cover and use geospatial remote sensing and other related data from electronic databases publications documents files and other agencies for TMDLs.
- Experience analyzing water quality data and evaluating watersheds using water quality related models.
- Experience providing technical assistance to industry the public and governmental agencies on environmental laws procedures and issues.
- Experience with project coordination including planning and scheduling projects.
- Experience reviewing and interpreting environmental regulations laws and technical guidance.
- Experience using and maintaining various databases; including programming languages data transfer techniques strong familiarity with R Arc GIS and Heat Source/ water quality models.
- Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues interested parties communities organizations and businesses.
- Experience representing an agency or organization in meetings with the public regulated community and/or other organizations.
- 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.
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 office in Portland Oregon 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 it may be shared with other employees.
This position requires statewide travel by car for site visits meetings conferences trainings and workshops some of which may involve extended work hours overnight stays and /or weekend work. During site visits there may be exposure to adverse weather conditions pollutants chemicals contaminated soil and water fumes airborne contaminants fall or tripping hazards stairs and extensive walking.
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
