Water Quality Permit Program Specialist

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

NATURAL RESOURCES SPECIALIST 4

Water Quality Permit Program Specialist

$47,556 - $69,600/Year

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Water Quality, Surface Water Management Section of the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is pleased to announce an immediate opening for a full-time Water Quality Permit Program Specialist position in Portland, Oregon.

 

As the Permit Program Specialist, you will have the opportunity to:Draft general permits related to Confined Animal Feeding Operations as well as industrial and mining activities. Work in partnership with staff from other state and federal agencies. Participate in public hearings and other public forums related to industrial water quality permitting. Research technical, policy, and legal issues related to general permits, evaluate options for addressing these issues, and make recommendations. Review federal regulations and guidance documents to determine applicability to Oregon industries and prepare guidance for implementing federal regulations and policies. Consult with engineers and scientists on procedures for adequately treating and disposing of waste water. Prepare staff reports for the Environmental Quality Commission. Respond to information requests and inquiries from the media, the public, and the regulated community. Staff or participate in task forces and advisory committees.

 

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR DEQ

DEQ offers an attractive cafeteria-style benefits package, which includes liberal employer contributions toward a variety of medical/vision/dental plans covering employees, dependents, and domestic partners. For a summary of benefits, please refer to DEQ’s web site.

 

AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

As a DEQ employee, you will be required to maintain a drug and alcohol free workplace in accordance with the 1988 Drug Free Workplace Act and Department Policy.

 

TO QUALIFY

Your PD 100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have:

 A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Natural Science;

ANDFour years experience in environmental science in a natural resource area. 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.

Note: An advanced degree in an environmental science may substitute for one year of the experience; however, there is no substitution for the one year of specialized experience.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

As the Permit Program Specialist, you will have the opportunity to travel throughout the state to industrial sites, regional offices, and meetings.  Some meetings take place in the evening.  Periodically, you will also be asked to travel in-state and out-of-state in order to provide guidance, receive training, and to represent the department.

 

TEST QUESTIONS

In order to be considered, you must answer the following test question.  Please use a separate piece of paper, and limit your answer to no more than one (1) page.  Describe any work experience (paid or unpaid) and training you have that is related to the question.  Be sure that the jobs where you gained experience are listed in the Work History action of your PD100 application.  Your grade will be based upon your answer.  Please attach the answer sheet to your application, and be sure to include your name on each page. Your application will not be accepted if it is incomplete.

 Please describe your experience working with the Clean Water Act and regulations implementing National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits.  Please identify your experience evaluating data, evaluating treatment technologies or resolving challenging technical or policy issues.

 

APPLICATIONS - How to Apply

 

OBTAIN and submit a State of Oregon Employment Application (form PD100), along with your answers to the questions in the “Test” section above to:

 

Department of Environmental Quality

Human Resources Office

811 SW Sixth Ave.

Portland OR 97204

 

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the PD100 application form, you may call DEQ's Human Resources office at (503) 229-5382 or TTY (503) 229-6993 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You may FAX application materials, to (503) 229-5787 or email them to DEQ’s Jobs Page. Application materials must be received by 5 p.m. on the close date and must be complete and legible.

 

NOTICE of results will be sent by mail. Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results. Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application which must be received in our office by the close date.

 

SUBMIT only the required materials. Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews.

 

UNION- This position is included in the non-supervisory employees bargaining unit represented exclusively by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in accordance with Article 9 – Fair Share.

 

KEEP a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED. The pay on all announcements may change without notice.

 

CURRENT JOB openings at DEQ are available by calling the JOBLINE at (503) 229-5785, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and via the INTERNET at DEQ’s web site.  TTY access is available at (503) 229-6993 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. ON SEPTEMBER 19, 2008


THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER