Job description: Initial Posting Date: 11/06/2023

Application Deadline: 11/27/2023

Agency: Department of Environmental Quality

Salary Range: $4,688 – $7,175

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: NPDES Permit Writer (Natural Resource Specialist 3)

Job Description:

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 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.

Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the . 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:

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity available for a NPDES Permit Writer (Natural Resource Specialist 3) in Portland, Oregon.

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 Northwest 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.

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What you will do!

You will develop National Pollutant Discharge Elimination permits for major or minor wastewater sources in any part of Oregon. You will solve difficult NPDES permit-related problems, such as developing strategies for compliance with water quality standards or discharges to water-quality limited water bodies.

What’s in it for you!

The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the , and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the . If you are passionate about Oregon’s environment, apply today!

This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

What are we looking for?

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in physical science, environmental science, natural resources, or a closely related field, AND 3 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable). At least 1 year of experience 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.

Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:

• 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 developing and/or implementing NPDES permits.
• Experience with R programming language.
• Ability to use computer modeling and statistical tools to analyze study results.
• Ability to learn laws, regulations, and permit procedures applicable to the technology and industry under review.
• Excellent project management skills: ability to plan, schedule, and coordinate large, complex projects.

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.

This position will be based out of DEQ’s Portland Office, however, the successful candidate may be eligible for hybrid work. The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs. DEQ will provide necessary hardware (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and cell phone) for an employee to successfully work from home. At DEQ sites, you will have access to a workspace, however, it may be shared with other employees.

This position requires occasional travel on official State business for public hearings, visits to DEQ regional offices, conferences, trainings, seminars, and meetings, some of which may include evening work, overnight stays, and/or weekend work. Some field work and inspections may include substantial walking, climbing of stairs, kneeling, and stooping.

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Please Note: In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the “What are we looking for?” section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.

Veterans Information:

DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans’ preference, please visit , 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 at a later time.

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 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 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 Willa Wilbanks, Human Resources Analyst, at or (503) 347-0029. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.

Expected salary: $4688 – 7175 per month

Location: Portland, OR

Job date: Wed, 08 Nov 2023 06:48:27 GMT

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Job description: ICF seeks a Natural Resources Economist to support environmental and natural resources research, policy and programs for Federal, State & Local, and Non-profit clients. This position is remote anywhere in the US.

This is a Senior Level role and as an experienced Economist, you will use your understanding of the regulatory process and skills in economic analysis to tackle challenging and meaningful projects involving issues such as water quality, aquatic ecosystems and resource valuations, environmental regulations, water resource and environmental economics, and other challenges.

Your expertise in economics, regulatory analysis, and applied research will inform policy decisions across several agencies including Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Department of Transportation (DOT), other federal, state, and local agencies, and select non-governmental organizations.

This role provides an outstanding opportunity to collaborate with experts across ICF and partner with business leaders to grow and expand our environmental policy portfolio within ICF’s expanding Regulatory, Policy and Economics Practice.

We are flexible on location, as you will be joining a team distributed across the Washington DC Metro area, Cambridge, MA, and other locations. Travel to client sites, ICF offices and conferences may be required, depending on project and client needs.

ICF is a purpose-driven company with a strong culture and underlying values that prize diversity, opportunity, equality, and respect. Our core values include Embracing Differences, and we seek candidates who are passionate about building a culture that encourages, embraces, and hires dimensions of differences.

What you will be doing:

• Conduct research and direct analyses of the environmental effects, costs, and benefits of policies and regulations related to ecological and human health, and other topics. This may include: benefit-cost analyses of environmental regulations, benefit transfer, ecosystem service evaluation, aquatic resource evaluation, stated preference valuations, hedonic pricing models, econometric analysis and meta analyses of studies.
• Program in R and develop complex regression analyses and micro-simulation models using STATA.
• Meet with leadership within client agencies to discuss their programs’ and organizations’ most pressing needs, identify opportunities and present ICF’s capabilities.
• Creatively bring the best of what ICF has to offer to new and existing clients and help us develop innovative approaches that meet client needs for timely, high-quality analyses and program support.
• Support new business capture and proposal efforts by contributing to content, proposal strategy and help develop compelling technical solutions for client audiences.
• Mentor, coach, and supervise junior staff. Monitor workload, provide guidance, ensure quality work products and high levels of employee engagement.
• Attend client meetings, conferences and take the opportunity to publish and/or present research/white papers.

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• Master’s (MA/MS) degree in public policy, economics/resource economics, or a related discipline (PhD preferred)

• 10+ years of relevant work experience post Master’s.
• 5+ years of experience in economic and regulatory analyses in one or more domestic US policy areas including environmental protection, pollution prevention, and natural resources management.
• 5+ years of experience working on programs or projects related to the environment, public health, and safety.
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• Doctorate (PhD) degree in public policy, economics/resource economics, or a related discipline, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience after receiving a Doctorate.
• 2+ years of experience programming in R and/or STATA for data analysis.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the federal government rulemaking process and economic analysis requirements.
• 10+ years of experience conducting benefit-cost analyses, economic impact modeling, and quantifying and monetizing regulatory benefits.
• Experience in applying non-market valuation approaches.
• Demonstrated project and people leadership experience.
• Demonstrated success managing projects of $750,000 and upwards.
• Strong technical project management and financial project management acumen.
• Demonstrated success delivering policy solutions to clients in a professional services/consulting setting or within a federal agency setting.
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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our .

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more about non-discrimination: and

Pay Range – There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position is: $125,443.00 – $213,252.00

DC Remote Office (DC99)

Expected salary:

Location: Washington DC

Job date: Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:54:56 GMT

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