Oregon Department of Human Services · 2 days ago
Water Quality Regional Manager (Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 2)
Eugene, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$7,353/mo - $11,373/mo
6+ years expThe Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a Water Quality Regional Manager to lead and manage environmental programs in the Western Region. The role involves developing statewide program goals, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with water quality standards to protect Oregon's natural resources.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Western Region’s environmental programs related primarily to TMDL and nonpoint source water quality activities and regional stormwater permitting and compliance activities
Contribute to, and collaborate on, development of statewide program goals and objectives and development of regional and staff-specific goals
Identify, prioritize, and schedule work; hire, manage, lead, and coach technical and professional staff; resolve difficult technical and/or administrative problems; monitor goal progress; and track and ensure timeliness and responsiveness to the public and regulated community
Qualification
Required
6 years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience or 3 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree
Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity; proven experience developing and implementing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
Experience working with diverse groups and communities; skill and experience in communication and outreach to underrepresented communities; ability to build partnerships across diverse community and partner groups and interests
Experience building and supporting high-performing, collaborative, and inclusive teams that appreciate and encourage diverse thinking and foster an inclusive culture of belonging; proven experience fostering teamwork among subordinates; experience coaching, mentoring, and motivating subordinates and peers through inclusivity, equity, and kindness
Supervisory management experience in a natural resource or environmental program; supervisory management experience in a government agency or government organization; understanding of or experience working with labor unions, particularly in a government setting
Experience managing a department with water quality responsibilities, including program and strategic planning; knowledge of the federal and state laws governing water quality and natural resources management; familiarity with regulatory programs involving permitting, inspections, and compliance; familiarity with TMDLs and nonpoint sources
Skill in cultivating positive relationships across diverse teams while addressing workplace dynamics with professionalism and cultural sensitivity
Ability and experience managing human, financial, and informational resources in a manner that instills employee and public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission
Experience in strategic planning, plan implementation, succession planning, outcome-based management, and change management; champions process improvement
Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging environmental programmatic priorities with both statewide and national implications; public policy and program development experience in leading discussions with external parties and agency responsibilities to protect human health and the environment
Demonstrated skill in advising executives and other decision-makers; political awareness; ability to communicate clearly and effectively in stressful situations, such as with permittees and internal and external partners; excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to lead both technical and program development teams using data collection, goal setting, measure design, and report development to address statewide environmental challenges and opportunities
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
11 paid holidays
10 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used as accrued
8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued
24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
Optional life insurance packages
Flexible spending accounts
Membership in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Optional deferred compensation retirement program
Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Continuous growth and development opportunities
Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions
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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