Oregon Department of Human Services · 2 days ago
Water Quality Permit Compliance Analyst (Program Analyst 1)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$4,409/mo - $6,732/mo
3+ years expThe Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a Water Quality Permit Compliance Analyst to join their team in Portland, Oregon. This role involves collaborating with compliance staff to assess permit compliance needs, organizing guidelines, and supporting data reporting to the EPA.
AssociationGovernmentNon Profit
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Responsibilities
You will serve as an analyst and resource for the Water Quality Permit Compliance Program
You will be responsible for collaborating with compliance staff statewide to determine permit compliance program needs
You will be responsible for organizing and updating guidelines and information tools to support operation and implementation of the permit compliance program, including program communication and marketing
In addition, you will support and coordinate reporting data to EPA and provide overall assistance to the program for keeping guidance, manuals, and forms up-to-date
Qualification
Required
3 years of technical-level experience similar to this Program Analyst 1 position or a Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a related degree
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
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 research and data analysis, including the ability to synthesize data and compile into various reports
Experience analyzing water quality permit monitoring, reporting, and compliance data
Demonstrated experience coordinating projects including organizing, planning, tracking deadlines, identifying potential problems, recommending solutions, and coordinating work of others; excellent problem solving, organizational, time management, and analytical skills
Demonstrated experience with program outreach including communication plans, written/digital materials, presentations, and public meetings
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members
Paid sick leave
Vacation leave
Personal leave
11 paid holidays a year
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
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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