Natural Resource Specialist 4

Initial Posting Date: 08/05/2024 Application Deadline: 08/20/2024 Agency: State of Oregon Military Department Salary Range: $5,746 - $8,831 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Natural Resource Specialist 4 Job Description: The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position. The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for an Natural Resources Specialist 4 (Environmental Compliance Manager). This is a permanent full-time state position located in Salem, Oregon. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ (AFSCME) union. NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD. What You Will be Doing Manage compliance programs for the agency in dealing with hazardous waste management, environmental inspections/enforcement, and environmental training. Coordinate hazardous waste characterization, disposal and record keeping activities. Assist with petroleum spill plan compliance and training. Develop and conduct environmental trainings for a diverse audience around the state. Perform compliance inspections under the Environmental Performance Assessment System established by National Guard Bureau; plan and conduct annual internal performance inspections for agency facilities; develop appropriate corrective action to resolve compliance issues and manage an NGB-mandated Installation Corrective Action Plan. Working Conditions Incumbent works in a politically sensitive setting, under own initiative and supervision of Environmental Program Manager. Frequent coordination with stakeholders is mandatory to ensure program initiatives and efforts are aligned to agency mission strategies and execution. Extra hours are often required, as is frequent overnight travel throughout the state. Work is often conducted in a field environment or at agency facilities, with possible inclement weather conditions, the presence of environmental, safety, and occupational health hazards, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, and the presence of air contaminants. Incumbent is required to participate in NGB-sponsored training and workshops to ensure understanding of applicable policy and to meet operational requirements. Out of state travel is often necessary to meet this need. What You Need to Qualify Five (5) years of experience in a natural resource or hazardous materials program, dealing with regulatory requirements and interpreting regulations, hazardous waste testing and evaluation, or hazardous Waste disposal, or closely related experience dealing with hazardous materials. At least one year of the experience must be 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; -AND- A Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Natural or Earth Sciences or closely related environmental field, or three (3) additional years of related (pertinent) experience. NOTE: A Master's degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Natural or Earth Sciences or closely related environmental field will substitute for up to one year of the required experience. NOTE: A Doctorate degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Geology, Natural or Earth Sciences or closely related environmental field will substitute for up to two years of the required experience. Note: Please be sure that the work experience section of your application clearly describes your experience, skills and/or education that are relevant to the above listed “What You Need to Qualify” section of the announcement. Additional Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Requested Skills/Experience Experience with Environmental inspections. Hazardous Waste Management/Disposal Experiene with Hazardous Waste storage and record keeping. Developing and/or maintaining a Hazardous Waste inspection program. Preparing compliance determinations and recommendation reports. Experience with public speaking and/or teaching Experience with spill response/clean up. NOTE: Please be sure that your cover letter clearly describes how skills/experience relate to the above listed section. Conditions of Employment Must be HAZWOPER certified (or capable of obtaining certification within 120 days of employment) and maintaining certification. Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM’s, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01. Must have and maintain a favorable Criminal background History check and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Suitability Determination (T1). (Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment, the circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered). Work Experience The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume. You Must Download the Following to Your Application (Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process) A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed. -AND- A cover letter that clearly addresses how your education and/or experience relates to the Requested Skills/Experience section of this announcement. Qualified applicants whose background most closely matches the requested skills will be invited to interview. The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs. Additional Information Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training. All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications will be required to provide a copy of their transcripts (official or unofficial) during the selection. This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check. The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a fingerprint-based background check. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without a visa sponsorship. (Applicants who require a visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time). If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process. A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the relevant experience and or educations in the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages. The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification. What We Have to Offer You Great Benefits- The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage. competitive benefits package. Work Life Balance- 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. Additional Benefits- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. Career Development - Learn new skills, Career Growth Opportunities, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging. With Oregon Military Department, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution and collaboration. Our Team- The Oregon Military Department is a team of diverse, dedicated, and collaborative individuals that work together to support our states Army and Air National Guard. Visit our agency website Oregon Military Department : Welcome Page : State of Oregon Need Assistance? If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at 971-355-3984. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed. Veteran Percentage Points Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs. In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service. To receive veterans’ preference points, when you answer “yes” you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents. Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application. To qualify for 5 points A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty. To qualify for 10 points A copy of your veterans’ disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service-connected disability. For Transitioning Service-Members A “working” Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date. For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit: https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Pages/Veterans.aspx . Contact Information Shawn Potapoff 971-209-5712 shawn.potapoff@omd.oregon.gov