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 status, 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 committed to reducing climate pollution, improving public health, and increasing local resiliency? Are you skilled in project management, grant administration, and contracting? If so, please consider applying for two Materials Management Climate Grant Analyst (Program Analyst 2) positions with the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) .
The Materials Management Climate Grant Analysts will play an important role in DEQ’s Materials Management Program, which is focused on reducing the environmental and social impacts of materials and products throughout their full life cycle. The two positions will support implementation of Oregon’s Climate Equity and Resilience Through Action (CERTA) grant, which is a significant new federal funding opportunity U.S. EPA awarded to Oregon DEQ to implement a wide range of climate investments across the state.
These full-time opportunities are based in Portland, OR. These positions will be limited duration for 3 years with the potential of being extended or made permanent pending Budget and Legislature approval.
The Materials Management Program is part of DEQ’s Land Quality Division. Land Quality programs support DEQ’s mission through a wide range of environmental work, such as assessing and managing environmental cleanups, safely managing the disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, and responding to spills of oil and hazardous materials. Consider joining a dedicated team and helping advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality.
What you will do!
You will provide project management, administration, and coordination of Oregon’s federally funded Climate Equity and Resilience Through Action (CERTA) grant administered by DEQ’s Materials Management Program. You will be responsible for ensuring successful implementation of actions outlined in Oregon’s Climate Pollution Reduction (CPRG) grant application. You will focus on implementation of grant measures associated with building reuse and space-efficient housing, food waste infrastructure, and/or landfill methane controls. You will collaborate with Materials Management Program subject matter experts; interface with agency procurement and budget staff dedicated to contract and RFP review; lead program work to establish contracts and agreements with sub-awardees and other partners; track implementation status and milestones; and perform necessary reporting of project status, greenhouse gas reductions, and co-pollutant reductions.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, or a related degree, AND 2 years of experience coordinating or administering a program (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).
Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following attributes and skills:
- Environmental Justice and DEI: Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing your knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Grant and Contract Management: Knowledge of and experience with requirements for managing and administering federal and state (or city or county) grant awards and pass-through funding, including the ability to successfully complete the Oregon Contract Administration Training Certificate within 2 months of hire.
- Project Management: Experience with project management processes and best practices; demonstrated experience managing complex projects including organizing, planning, tracking deadlines, identifying potential problems, recommending solutions, and coordinating work of others.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent problem solving, organizational, time management, and analytical skills.
- Fiscal Management and Reporting: Experience paying attention to sound fiscal management and reporting requirements; experience tracking and reporting program metrics and performance.
- Program Evaluation: Experience conducting in-depth evaluations of program operations, conducting research, and adapting or creating new procedures to solve program issues.
- Relationships and Collaboration: Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and businesses; skill in conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaboration.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; skill in writing and presenting clear and concise reports that include qualitative and quantitative analyses, recommendations, and conclusions to diverse audiences.