NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Cleanup Program Project Technician (Natural Resource Specialist 2)
Portland, OR
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$4,620/mo - $7,064/mo
5+ years expThe 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 state's natural resources. They are seeking a Cleanup Program Project Technician to provide technical support for cleanup sites, develop evaluation materials, and prepare reports to advance the cleanup of contaminants in Oregon's environment.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as a project technician on simple cleanup sites and provide technical support, which includes the development of maps, tables, and figures for evaluation of soil, groundwater, and sediment contamination to the Northwest Region Cleanup Program managers and staff
Prepare reports and documentation, as well as research, assess and discover information for cleanup projects that will advance the overall cleanup of contaminants and source control in the Columbia Slough and other sites
Qualification
Required
5 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field
Bachelor's degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 3 of the required years of experience
Master's degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 4 of the required years of experience
Doctorate degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field may substitute for 5 of the required years of experience
Preferred
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
Experience with project coordination; experience coordinating all phases of environmental investigations and cleanups of sites contaminated with petroleum hydrocarbons or other hazardous substances
Experience reviewing and interpreting environmental regulations, laws, and technical guidance
Experience in providing technical assistance to industry, the public, and governmental agencies on environmental laws, procedures, and issues
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management and manipulation; proficiency in Google Earth and Adobe Acrobat for making site maps and assessing data
Experience working in a cost recovery environment where project and administrative (non-billable) hours are closely tracked
Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and businesses
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)
Potential to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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