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Senior Environmental Resource Specialist
Hillsboro, OR
Job Description
- THE POSITION
- The Operations and Maintenance Division of the Department of Land Use and Transportation is recruiting for two Senior Environmental Resource Specialists!
The Position
The two Senior Environmental Resource Specialists work together to address the Division's environmental impacts and to provide oversight of environmental compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to road construction projects and maintenance of the County's transportation infrastructure. The position will also assist the Capital Project Services Division by providing technical guidance and regulatory support for large capital projects and the Engineering, Traffic and Survey Division with hydrology and water resource issues.
The positions require a combination of field and office work to ensure projects and maintenance activities are in compliance with environmental regulations and standards, and to respond to environmental issues that are impacting roadways. Planned maintenance activities are typically associated with bridges, drainage structures, roadside vegetation, and road surfaces. They also provide technical guidance, acquire permits, and conduct environmental inspections for transportation construction projects. Senior Environmental specialists also provide environmental oversight on occasional urgent situations, such as landslides, stream bank erosion, beaver dams impacting roadways, and hazardous material spills.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidates for these positions will have multiple years of experience working in the field of natural resource protection. Ideally, they will have experience obtaining natural resource protection permits from agencies such as Department of State Lands, US Army Corps of Engineers, Clean Water Services, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and DEQ. They will also have a working knowledge of the information needed by these agencies when seeking regulatory approval including: identification of regulatory limits of jurisdictional waters and resources, principles and practices of environmental protection, pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations, theory and principles of water resource protection and stream functions. Additionally, it is preferred, but not required, that the candidates will be familiar with civil engineering plans, erosion control plans, and contract documents. Particularly, with transportation projects, water resources, hydrology and understand the importance of critical path environmental permitting tasks and overall timing of project permits in relation to other design/project tasks.
The ideal candidates will have the necessary training, experience and education to review natural resource permit applications prepared by consultants, be familiar with fish salvage operations when working around streams that require dewatering and have a working knowledge of hazardous materials and their proper disposal. Ideal candidates are comfortable working in teams and independently with little supervision.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications. - ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
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- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in environmental or earth science, botany, horticulture, biology, environmental or civil engineering or related field AND two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience working successfully with applying state and federal environmental policies, regulations, and programs. OR
- An Associate's Degree or equivalent in environmental or earth science, botany, horticulture, biology, environmental or civil engineering AND four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience working successfully with applying state and federal environmental policies, regulations, and programs.
- Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a wetland delineation certification through the US Army Corps of Engineers or approved equivalent, within one year of hire.
- Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record. To review the Driver's License and Record Policy, please use this link: .
Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application.- SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
- Selection Process
- Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law
- MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
- SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score the answers to your supplemental questions and other application materials. This process may take up to 2 weeks.
- Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and pass the SME review as soon as possible.
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Veterans' Preference
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Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation.
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Questions Regarding This Recruitment?
Contact Brighton Bohnenkamp, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at Brighton_Bohnenkamp@washingtoncountyor.gov
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
$36.02 - $43.77 Hourly
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
2 years
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