Western Region Onsite / 401 Manager (Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 2)

You are viewing a preview of this job. Log in or register to view more details about this job. Western Region Onsite / 401 Manager (Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 2) Are you interested in applying your operations leadership skills to protecting and enhancing Oregon’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) . The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to be a workplace where we share our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals, and while collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. We celebrate and appreciate diversity, champion equity, and treat each other with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical or mental disability. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualification. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity available for a Western Region Onsite / 401 Manager (Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 2) in Eugene, Medford, or Bend, Oregon. The finalist may choose their work location. The Agency: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is chief regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. State of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the state's natural resources. At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water. Here is a video about DEQ: https://youtu.be/E-Cs6M9AAlU Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. There are 3 regions (Northwest, Western, and Eastern); this position is in Western Region. The Regions provide the following services: compliance inspection of regulated entities; enforcement of permit requirements and administrative rules; issuance of air, water, and solid waste permits; investigation of complaints; issuance of subsurface permits in counties; response to spills or other incidents with environmental impacts; direct contact and liaison with other governmental entities, industries, and the public; and technical assistance to regulated entities and the public. Click here to view a map of all the DEQ offices. What you will do! You will manage the day-to-day operations of the Western Region 401 program and the statewide Onsite (septic system) program, including developing program goals and objectives and monitoring progress; identifying, prioritizing, and scheduling work; selecting and supervising technical and support staff; resolving difficult technical or administrative problems; assisting in the development of statewide rules, procedures, and guidelines for the 401 and onsite programs; tracking and ensuring timelines and responsiveness to the public and regulated community; and providing direction and guidance to solve environmental problems and ensure successful implementation of the onsite program regulations and both the 401 Dredge and Fill program and the 401 Hydro program in Western Region. As a State supervisory manager, you will be expected to develop proficiency in, as well as model to others, these competencies : Proactive communication, Innovation, Intentional Engagement, Mentoring & Developing Others, Stewardship, and Business Acumen. These competencies are demonstrated by: Ensuring staff are supported and have the tools, learning, and equipment necessary to perform their duties. Coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff; meeting regularly with staff to provide leadership, guidance, and feedback, and to encourage skill development and career growth. Setting clear work objectives, goals, and expectations for staff; evaluating performance and addressing performance in a timely manner. Building team cohesion; encouraging collaboration and ensuring staff are cross-trained. Desired Attributes/Skills: If you have these qualities, let us know! Candidates who are most competitive will reflect the following: 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 stakeholder groups and interests. Experience with onsite wastewater programs, 401 Hydro programs, and 401 Dredge and Fill programs. Experience managing a department with natural resources 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 and compliance. Experience building and supporting high-performing, collaborative teams that appreciate and encourage diverse thinking; proven experience fostering teamwork among subordinates; experience coaching, mentoring, and motivating subordinates. Management experience in a government agency or organization; management experience with a union represented employer. Ability to be resourceful and pay attention to detail; ability to switch priorities or projects seamlessly; excellent project management skills. Experience in strategic planning, plan implementation, succession planning, outcomes based management, and change management; champions process improvement. Ability and experience managing human, financial, and informational resources in a manner that instills employee and public trust and accomplishes the organization's mission. Demonstrated skill in advising executives and other decision-makers; political awareness; excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate clearly and effectively in stressful situations. 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. 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 stakeholders and agency responsibilities to protect human health and the environment. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 6 years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience or 3 years of related experience and a Bachelor’s degree. What’s in it for you! DEQ cares deeply about employee wellness and benefits. You will receive a comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefits, leave, and wellness package, including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 11 paid holidays 10 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service 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 deferred compensation retirement program 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 This is a full-time, management service supervisory position. Working Conditions: DEQ believes in a diverse and inclusive work environment. All employees are expected to contribute to a work environment that collectively values and benefits from respecting its diversity and promotes a culture of inclusiveness. Work is primarily in an office setting. This position requires frequent in-state travel between regional offices and to headquarters in Portland, as well as occasional travel on official State business for meetings, conferences, and public hearings, as well as to resolve complex issues. Some overnight stays may be required. Meetings and public hearings are often held in the evenings, requiring occasional irregular work hours. This position requires frequent driving. Physical outdoor activity involved during field activities or site inspections may include adverse weather conditions; exposure to pollutants, chemicals, contaminated soil, water, fumes, and/or airborne contaminants; fall or tripping hazards; climbing of stairs; kneeling; crouching; and substantial walking. How to Apply: (complete the application in full) External Applicants Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application. Click this link for the External Candidate job aid , and v iew this video for additional information. Internal Applicants (current State of Oregon employees): Apply through your employee Workday account. View this knowledge article for assistance. Helpful Tips: Be sure to attach a resume and cover letter . Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application, resume, and cover letter. Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity. This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed. Please save a copy of the job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job posting closes. Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your amazing skills and experience. Candidates whose training and/or experience most closely match the requirements and needs of the position and who attach all necessary documents will be eligible for an interview. Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.). Please make sure your attributes and the minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans’ preference, please visit Veterans Resources , or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those later. Pay Equity: As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005, the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. Please visit http://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx for more information. Please note: the salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95% (6% goes to PERS and .95% covers payroll taxes). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details. Work Authorization: DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States. Questions/Need Help? If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact Maddy Ouye, Human Resources Analyst, at maddy.ouye@deq.oregon.gov or (503) 347-5759. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900. #J-18808-Ljbffr