Environmental Remediation Coordinator Operations and Policy Analyst 3

The State of Oregon is hiring an Environmental Remediation Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 3) to manage environmental cleanups and support the Environmental Restoration Council. Responsibilities include developing rules, establishing grant programs, and engaging with impacted communities. The position requires extensive experience in environmental policy and program management. A hybrid work arrangement is possible, with some travel required for field activities and meetings.
Position Title
Environmental Remediation Coordinator (Operations and Policy Analyst 3)

Department
Department of Environmental Quality

Salary Range
$6,275 - $9,644 per month

Position Type
Employee


The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the primary regulatory agency responsible for protecting and enhancing Oregon's natural resources. The Land Quality programs support this mission by assessing and managing environmental cleanups, promoting manufacturing and recycling of non‑toxic commercial products, safely managing the disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, administering underground storage tank and heating oil tank programs, and responding to spills of oil and hazardous materials.

Responsibilities
You will play a key role in implementing the State of Oregon vs. Monsanto Settlement Fund by providing expertise in environmental remediation and supporting the Environmental Restoration Council. You will develop rules, establish grant programs, and identify environmental restoration priorities that benefit human health and the environment in coordination with the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. You will lead outreach and engagement efforts, particularly with disproportionately impacted communities, to ensure transparent and effective investment of settlement funds.

Benefits
Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and qualified family members, paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays per year. Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and potential loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Minimum Qualifications

Seven (7) years of experience performing professional‑level evaluative, analytical, and planning work.

Bachelor's degree in a related field may substitute for three (3) of the required years of experience.

Master's degree may substitute for four (4) of the required years of experience.

Doctorate degree may substitute for five (5) of the required years of experience.

Desired Attributes

Understanding of environmental justice and historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities.

Experience in evaluating program rules, policies, and operations and creating new procedures.

Background in natural sciences or experience implementing a technical environmental science program.

Experience in environmental science, natural resources, or community focused public policy program and project management.

Strong research and policy analysis skills.

Excellent program or project management skills.

Experience building relationships with diverse partners.

Conflict resolution, negotiation, collaboration, and engagement skills.

Leadership skills, flexibility, patience, and facilitation.

Motivation, initiative, creativity, and problem‑solving skills.

Community engagement experience.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to present clear and concise program briefs or reports to diverse audiences.

Working Conditions

Hybrid work may be possible; logistics to be determined with Hiring Manager.

Occasional travel by car for field activities, meetings, conferences, trainings, advisory committees, public hearings, and workshops.

Potential for extended work hours, overnight stays, and weekend work.

Exposure to adverse weather, tripping hazards, stairs, pollutants, chemicals, contaminated soil and water, fumes, and airborne contaminants.

Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, or physical or mental disability.

Veterans Preference
DEQ provides candidate preference points to all eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former). Please do not attach preference documents during initial application; these will be requested later.

Work Authorization
DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. New hires must complete Form I‑9 within three business days of employment and are required to provide documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an E‑Verify employer.

Contact
If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance related to accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact DEQ's Recruitment Team at *** or by phone at . TTY users: use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1‑.
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