Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Umatilla Regional Water Quality Specialist)
Full Time
Salem, OR 97302
Posted
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
03/03/2023
Application Deadline:
03/19/2023
Agency:
Department of Agriculture
Salary Range:
$4,693 - $7,180
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Umatilla Regional Water Quality Specialist)
Job Description:
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking a Natural Resource Specialist to help support the Agricultural Water Quality Program. If you are excited about working with farmers, ranchers, and other partners to improve water quality on agricultural lands in the Umatilla / Wallowa region, then look no further, and apply for the Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Umatilla Regional Water Quality Specialist) position.
What you’ll be doing
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You willStrategic Implementation Areas,Focus Areas, periodic review ofarea plans and rulesmonitoring projects, and grant administration. In addition, you will conduct onsite investigations and audits to evaluate compliance with agricultural water quality and drainage channel maintenance rules
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This position may cover large geographical areas in which frequent and direct supervision is not available.
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Will require regular driving and travel around the state to attend meetings and conduct inspections and field work on farms and ranches in all types of weather conditions. Employees in this class work around trucks, lift-trucks, tractors, and other potentially hazardous equipment. Occasional time spent in unsanitary conditions, working in proximity to live animals, lifting objects 50-60 lbs. Occasionally requires night meetings, weekend work, and an extended work week. Out-of-state travel to professional meetings or regional conferences may be required. Occasionally deals with hostile or angry individuals.
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Must have a current and valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
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Our Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Regional Water Quality Specialist) is a permanent full-time, located in Umatilla, Oregon, the candidates can telework from a home office in the Umatilla vicinity but will report to the Salem ODA office.
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Click here to view a full description of this position.
What we’re looking for:
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Three years of experience in natural resources. 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; AND A Bachelor's degree in agriculture, environmental science, range-land science, or other related degree fields., or three additional years of related (pertinent) experience.
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Must have a current and valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
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A Master's degree in agriculture, environmental science, range-land science, or other related degree fields, will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
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A Doctorate degree in agriculture, environmental science, range-land science, or other related degree fields, will substitute for up to two years of the required experience
How to apply:
Both a resume and cover letter are required to move to the next stage of consideration for this position.
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Ensure your application shows your relevant work experience and/or related education; this may be in the form of a filled-out application and/or through an attached resume.
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Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your Workday account for additional tasks to complete such as questionnaires and to request veteran’s preferences (if applicable).
Learn more about the Oregon Department of Agriculture:
At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (
ODA
), we ensure healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Check out our video to learn more about us!
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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 desired attributes. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, please contact our human resources department to discuss your application.
What’s in it for you
The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent
medical, vision and dental
coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the
Public Employees Benefit Board
.
Additional Information:
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Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.
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Important: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. The required application materials submitted at time of application will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit thePay Equity Projecthomepage.
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This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) position.
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This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
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The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%. Please review theClassification and Compensationpage for more details, or you mayvisit our websitefor information on Pay Equity.
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United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. 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. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9acceptable documents(See page 3) for employment verification.
Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact Lee Whiting at
lee.whiting@oda.oregon.gov
or call 503-986-4585.
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