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Senior Climate Change Policy Analyst (Natural Resource Specialist 5)

Salary
$64,008.00 – $93,912.00 Annually
Location
Portland, OR
Job Type
Limited Duration
Department
Environmental Quality-Air Quality
Job Number
DEQ18-0075
Closing
7/31/2018 8:00 AM Pacific
Description
DESCRIPTION:
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality currently has a Full-Time (Limited Duration, end date June 30, 2019), opportunity for a Senior Climate Change Policy Analyst  to join an innovative team, and work to advance our agency mission to protect and improve Oregon’s air quality.What You Will Do!
This position serves as one of the agency’s statewide experts in climate change mitigation policy; providing technical analysis, consultation, and policy development, in addition to interacting with other state and national experts in climate change policy, stakeholder groups, and elected officials. The successful candidate will evaluate and develop climate change policy recommendations for DEQ’s senior management team and director, as well as participate in the development of legislation and regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This position has the unique opportunity to work with other experts, state and federal agencies, universities and other organizations, stakeholder groups, and many others to develop DEQ’s strategic vision and actions regarding air quality and climate change.

What’s in it for you?
The opportunity to join a dynamic team of mission focused individuals tasked with providing high quality environmental data needed for understanding and protecting Oregon’s air quality. Put your creative problem-solving and analytical skills to great use helping to keep Oregon green.  We offer full medical, dental and vision health benefits with paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 10 paid holidays a year. Public service loan forgiveness program: If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).  Learn more to see whether you qualify at PSLF Program.  If you are passionate about Oregon’s environment and have experience testing and regulating air quality, apply today!

This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

Additional Details
If you previously applied for this position you do not need to reapply as you will be added to the applicant pool. This recruitment will remain open until filled with a review date scheduled for July 31 2018 at 8:00 a.m., but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

Living in Oregon
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Working Conditions
Generally an office environment. Occasional travel to attend meetings with EPA and other states. Requires travel, including overnight stays in other regions of Oregon for public hearings and other meetings, and occasional trips to attend conferences, seminars and hearings.

Qualifications, Required & Requested Skills

Minimum Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of experience in one or more of the following: Planning & Policy in the areas of Air Quality Planning, Energy Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or a closely related Natural Resource Field.

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 and other information to assess the requirements and impact of state and/or federal regulations
  • developing policy options and recommendations based on regulatory analysis
  • leading project teams
  • effectively communicating complex policy and technical issues with a variety of audiences
  • applying pertinent laws and regulations
  • leading and conducting stakeholder engagement for policy or regulation development
  • coordinating and monitoring project activities

AND                      

  • A Bachelor’s degree in natural resource planning or policy, physical science, urban and regional planning, environmental science or a closely related natural resource field

OR

  • Three (3) additional years of related, pertinent experience.

A Master’s degree in natural resource planning or policy, physical science, urban and regional planning, environmental science or a closely related natural resource field will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.

A Doctorate degree in natural resource planning or policy, physical science, urban and regional planning, environmental science or a closely related natural resource field will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

NOTE: To receive credit for all required/related coursework, a photocopy of transcripts is required.

Desired Attributes/Requested Skills-Preference may be given to candidates who possess the following experience or skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience preparing, conducting, and targeting outreach to diverse audiences.
  • Experience interpreting rules, regulations, laws, agency guidance and procedures.
  • Ability to effectively lead teams and work well with other staff members, regulators and professionals outside the program, the agency, and outside government.
  • Experience and skill in writing concise and clear reports and interpreting data.
  • Experience working with and communicating technical information to non-technical customers clearly and concisely.
  • Strong ability to build collaborative relationships among a variety of stakeholders, state and federal agencies, tribal nations and local governments.
  • Understanding of a wide range of federal and/or state climate change initiatives designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly programs targeting emissions in the transportation and/or energy sectors.
  • Understanding of the regulatory, economic, and political factors influencing Oregon climate change policy generally, and more specifically the policy implications for the electricity, natural gas and transportation sectors.
  • Understanding of the nature of Oregon’s greenhouse gas emissions, goals, trends, and existing policy landscape.
  • Understanding of the types of climate change initiatives considered by Oregon, including low carbon fuels, carbon tax, and cap-and-trade concepts.
  • Experience explaining complex regulation and policy issues, particularly those related to market-based programs, to diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Performing or overseeing economic impact (cost-benefit) analysis supporting climate change or air quality policy development.
Additional Information
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
We appreciate your interest in this position. To apply, please follow these steps:

  1. Fully Complete the application and please be sure to attach your resume and cover letter demonstrating your experience and how it qualifies you for the position you’re applying for.  Your resume and cover letter should not exceed four pages. A resume or position description will not replace a completed application. Because of the volume of applications we receive, we do not review any attachments that we do not ask for.
  2. The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all of the minimum and desired attributes listed above. If it does not, we are required to disqualify it.
  3. Complete the supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be substantiated with the experience you listed in the work experience section of the application. (Please note that your responses may also be evaluated for grammar, spelling and punctuation.)

VETERANS INFORMATION
If you are an eligible veteran and wish to claim veterans’ preference points AND you also meet the minimum qualifications for this position, the points will be added to your score. To receive veterans’ preference points you MUST attach the following required documentation to your electronic application.

  •  A copy of your DD214/DD215 form; OR a letter from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs indicating you receive a non-service connected pension for the five (5) point preference.
  • A  copy of your veterans’ disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs for the ten (10) point preference.

For more information on veterans’ preference points visit www.oregonjobs.org, and select veterans’ preference.

Work Authorization
The Oregon DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.

Driver License
This position requires you to possess and maintain a current valid license to drive issued by the state of residence OR provide an acceptable, alternate form of transportation.

Pay Equity
As an employer the State of Oregon complies with the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages or screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. We determine salary from applicable professional experience and education. Please visit http://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx for more information.

NEED HELP?
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, you are encouraged to email Jennifer Van Dyke at jennifer.c.vandyke@oregon.gov . TTY users please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service: 1-800-735-2900. If you have application login problems, get an error message during the application process, or are experiencing other technical (computer related) difficulties, please call the NEOGOV help line for assistance at 1-855-524-5627. You can also e-mail NEOGOV for support at support@governmentjobs.com.

CONSIDER JOINING US!
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is a regulatory agency whose job is to protect the quality of Oregon’s environment.

DEQ strives to create inclusive environments that welcome and value the diversity of the people we serve. DEQ fosters fairness, equity, and inclusion to create workplace environments where everyone is treated with respect and dignity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, disability, physical stature, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, political affiliation and any other factor applicable by state or federal law.

Core benefits

Medical, vision and dental insurance

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members
  • $5,000 in employee basic life insurance

Retirement benefits

  • Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP)
  • Employer paid defined benefit and defined contribution programs
**Effective November 1, 2016, SEIU represented employees who are Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) participating members will have their base salary increased by 6.95%. Upon becoming a PERS participating member, SEIU employees pay the employee 6% contribution to PERS.

Paid leaves and other benefits

  • Sick leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per a month with no maximum accumulation
  • Vacation leave earned at a minimum rate of 8 hours per month with accrual rate increases at 5-year increments
  • 24 hours personal leave earned each fiscal year
  • Ten paid holidays a year

The state also provides access to an innovative Employee Assistance Program that offers work-life counseling, along with homeowner, legal and family resources.

Optional benefits

  • Term life (employee, spouse or domestic partner, and dependents
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Option to enroll in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options.

The following information describes typical benefits available for employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position or branch of government or be prorated for other than full time work.

01

Which of the following best describes your highest related level of education?

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Some College Coursework, No Degree Received
  • Associate’s Degree
  • Associate’s Degree and additional coursework
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Bachelor’s Degree and additional coursework
  • Master’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree and additional coursework
  • Doctorate Degree
  • Doctorate Degree and additional coursework
  • None of the Above
02

Which of the following best describes the focus of your degree?

  • Natural Resource Planning or Policy
  • Physical Science
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Environmental Science
  • Other Closely Related Education
  • I do not have a degree
03

If you selected “Some College Coursework, No Degree Received” or “degree and additional coursework” in question 1, how many upper division (300 level or higher) credit hours have you completed? Select the Quarter/Semester hours that best describe your completed coursework. If you did not, select N/A.

  • N/A
  • 4 Quarter hours/3 Semester hours
  • 8 Quarter hours/5 Semester hours
  • 12 Quarter hours/8 Semester hours
  • 16 Quarter hours/11 Semester hours
  • 20 Quarter hours/13 Semester hours
  • 24 Quarter hours/16 Semester hours
  • 28 Quarter hours/19 Semester hours
  • 30 Quarter hours/20 Semester hours
  • 32 Quarter hours/21 Semester hours
  • 36 Quarter hours/24 Semester hours
  • 40 Quarter hours/27 Semester hours
  • 44 Quarter hours/29 Semester hours
  • 45-68 Quarter hours /30-45 Semester hours
  • 69-95 Quarter hours /46-63 Semester hours
  • 96-143 Quarter hours /64-95 Semester hours
  • 144-191 Quarter hours /96-127 Semester hours
  • 192-239 Quarter hours /128-159 Semester hours
  • 240 or more Quarter hours /160 or more Semester hours
04

If you selected “Some College Coursework, No Degree Received” or “degree and additional coursework” in question 1, which of the following best describes the focus of your coursework?

  • Natural Resource Planning or Policy
  • Physical Science
  • Urban and Regional Planning
  • Environmental Science
  • Other Closely Related Coursework
  • None of the Above
05
If you selected “Other Related Coursework” in question 4, please identify the focus of your degree or coursework. If you did not, enter N/A.
06

Which of the following best describes your experience in the areas of Air Quality Planning, Energy Planning, Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, or a closely related Natural Resource Field? If you have part-time work experience, please select the answer that is equivalent to full time.

  • No experience
  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 to 11 months
  • 12 to 17 months
  • 18 to 23 months
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 years
  • 8 years
  • 9 years
  • 10 years or above
07

Related to the answer above, which of the following best describes your level of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in one or more of the following: • researching and analyzing data and other information to assess the requirements and impact of state and/or federal regulations • developing policy options and recommendations based on regulatory analysis • leading project teams • effectively communicating complex policy and technical issues with a variety of audiences • applying pertinent laws and regulations • leading and conducting stakeholder engagement for policy or regulation development • or coordinating and monitoring project activities . If you do not claim any experience in this area, please enter N/A. NOTE: If you have part-time work experience, please select the answer that is equivalent to full time.

  • Less than 6 months
  • 6 to 11 months
  • 12 to 17 months
  • 18 to 23 months
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years
  • 6 years
  • 7 or more years
  • I do not have this type of experience
08

Which of the following best describes your experience researching and analyzing data and other information to assess the requirements and impact of state and/or federal climate change regulations? NOTE: If you have part-time work experience, please select the answer that is equivalent to full time.

  • 1 year or less
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 or more years
  • None of the above
09
With regard to the question above, please describe in detail your professional level experience researching and analyzing data and other information to assess the requirements and impact of state and/or climate change federal regulations. Be certain you include the name of the organization or state/federal agency you performed these duties for and your level of responsibility. To receive credit for this response, the experience you claim must be represented in your work history. If you do not have this type of professional level experience, please enter N/A.
10

Which of the following best describes your level of experience developing climate change policy options and recommendations based on regulatory analysis? NOTE: If you have part-time work experience, please select the answer that is equivalent to full time.

  • 1 year or less
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 or more years
  • None of the above
11
With regard to the question above, please describe in detail your professional level experience developing climate change policy options and recommendations based on regulatory analysis. Be certain you include the name of the organization or state/federal agency you performed these duties for and your level of responsibility. Describe the level of complexity and controversy involved in the policies developed. To receive credit for this response, the experience you claim must be represented in your work history. If you do not have this type of professional level experience, please enter N/A.
12

Please describe your professional level experience designing and authoring complex project work plans; including setting short and long term strategic goals and outcomes, establishing technical and policy analysis needs, assessing strategy implementation needs, establishing processes for stakeholder engagement, agency decision-making, and assessing strategy implementation needs and developing implementation plans. If you have part-time work experience, please select the answer that is equivalent to full time.

  • 1 year or less
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 years or more
  • None of the above
13
Describe your experience leading stakeholder advisory committee processes and working with federal, state, and local agencies and/or local governments and stakeholder groups on climate change or other complex natural resource policy issues. . Describe the specifics of your work and interactions, including your role and level of responsibility. Did it involve negotiating changes to policies, strategies, or rules with stakeholders? If so, please describe. How did you build strong, collaborative relationships among these entities? If you do not have this type of experience, please enter N/A.
14

Which of the following describes your professional level experience effectively communicating complex policy and technical issues with a variety of audiences? NOTE: If you have part-time work experience, please select the answer that is equivalent to full time.

  • 1 year or less
  • 2 years
  • 3 years
  • 4 years
  • 5 or more years
  • None of the above
15
With regard to the question above, please describe your experience with this level of communication; be certain you include the topics and specify what audiences were involved. To receive credit for this response, the experience you claim must be represented in your work history. If you do not have this type of professional level experience, please enter N/A.
16
Describe your experience explaining complex technical or policy information to elected officials, state or federal agencies and/or stakeholder groups working on climate change or other natural resource policy. Please describe the complexity, political sensitivity, and other considerations involved in delivering the information you were sharing. (Including consultation or testifying before state legislatures or other bodies). If you do not have this type of professional level experience, please enter N/A.
17

Veteran’s Preference Points: If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference points, you must attach the necessary documentation to receive credit. If you do not attach the necessary documentation, points will not be provided. Work Experience: Your application must verify your responses to the above questions in order to be considered. If your answers are not reflected in the work experience section, your application may be removed from consideration. Have you demonstrated your work history in your answers and attached all necessary documents?

  • Yes, I have demonstrated my work history in my answers and attached all necessary documents.

Required Question

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