Climate Investments Analyst (Natural Resource Specialist 4)
Climate Investments Analyst (Natural Resource Specialist 4)
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Initial Posting Date:
06/12/2025Application Deadline:
07/02/2025Agency:
Department of Environmental QualitySalary Range:
$6122 - $9409Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Climate Investments Analyst (Natural Resource Specialist 4)Job 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.
Are you committed to reducing climate pollution improving public health and increasing local resiliency Are you skilled in data collection and analysis 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 mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining restoring and enhancing the quality of Oregons air land and water.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has an exciting full-time opportunity available for a Climate Investments Analyst (Natural Resource Specialist 4) in Portland Oregon.
This position is limited duration through January 31 2030 with the potential of being extended or made permanent pending Budget and Legislature approval.
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 multi-faceted 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 an integral role in implementing Oregons Climate Equity and Resilience Through Action (CERTA) grant that is providing $197 million across a wide range of climate mitigation investments throughout the state.
Click here to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.
What you will do!
You will serve as the technical expert responsible for tracking and modeling greenhouse gas emission reductions for implemented strategies identified in Oregons Climate Equity and Resilience Through Action (CERTA) Grant. The CERTA Grant provides Oregon with $197 million from the U.S. EPA and includes specific measures across multiple state agencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the state. You will manage the technical aspects of CERTA grant implementation including working within DEQ and with partner agencies to develop consistent robust methodologies to account for greenhouse gas emissions reductions and other key metrics reported to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). You will ensure data integrity and institute the quality assurance project plan; coordinate across CERTA implementing partners to ensure data is identified collected and analyzed in accordance with the CERTA grant agreement; work collaboratively with a range of staff to identify gather and evaluate data; and provide technical support and guidance for this grant. You will independently develop and update model inputs with available data; track co-pollutant impacts from grant implementation; and provide data and information for biannual reports and for the final report to the EPA. In addition you will build tools to improve on existing GHG measurements and inventories and make recommendations and you will represent the department at informational meetings public hearings and before boards and commissions.
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 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 full-time 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:
- Experience researching solutions and analyzing the effects of public policies and programs on natural resources energy and/or economics including methods for interpreting and synthesizing data.
- Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for communities that have been marginalized and underrepresented; 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.
- Experience compiling large volumes of data and analyzing synthesizing and communicating conclusions from those data to diverse audiences.
- 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.
- Experience with models of greenhouse gas emissions and calculating reductions from data collected from diverse sources or other relevant models and calculations.
- Experience applying pertinent laws regulations and/or grant agreement requirements to data analysis and report writing.
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 site visits 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)
- External Applicants Click on the Apply button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid and view this video for additional information.
- Internal Applicants (current State of Oregon employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for assistance.
Helpful Tips:
- Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application.
- Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity.
- This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.
- Please save a copy of the job announcement for your reference as it may not be available for you to view after the job posting closes.
- Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- Workday performs best in Google Chrome.
- Click here for Resources and a Job Support Page.
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.
Interested in hearing about future opportunities with DEQ Click here to subscribe for our weekly e-mail updates.
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: 1-. 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 non-PERS 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 I-9 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 E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify 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 1-.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
