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Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Specialist)

Oregon Department of Agriculture

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Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Specialist)

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking a Natural Resource Specialist 3 to help support the Pesticides Program. If you want to support Oregon agriculture and make a difference, apply today.

What you’ll be doing

As the Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Specialist) you will prepare and deliver presentations and develop written material for agricultural employers, handlers, and workers. You will also serve as a conduit among the different governmental agencies, educational institutions, outreach organizations, and target audiences to identify compliance, knowledge, and outreach gaps and work to partner within existing frameworks to maximize outreach and compliance assistance and serve as a technical expert on the WPS.

  • Lead on projects of technical and support staff, especially on projects or areas relating to the WPS or other areas of expertise, and will provide training to other program staff on relevant regulatory updates.
  • You will interact with, and provide excellent customer service to, pesticide users and registrants, as well as staff of federal, state, and local agencies.
  • Flexibility to work a hybrid schedule with remote work opportunities and in-office work, as needed, may be available.

Oregon Department of Agriculture – Who we are:

At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. 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. Learn more about what we do here.

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What we’re looking for:

  • Three years of experience in natural resources. At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities 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 a Natural Resource-related field.
  • OR a total of six years of related (pertinent) experience.
  • NOTE: A Master’s degree in a Natural Resource related education will substitute for up to one year of the required experience. A Doctorate degree in a Natural Resource related education will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
  • Must have a current and valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  • Must be at least proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English and Spanish.

Requested Skills:

Beyond the minimum qualifications listed above we’re also looking for the following knowledge, skills, and abilities in applicants. You do not need to have all qualities listed below to qualify. Please ensure the skills you do have are listed in your application

  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to remain objective and analyze a problem from multiple angles before coming to a conclusion
  • Great communication skills including verbal communication with both technical and non-technical customers
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships through intentional engagement
  • Focus on providing excellent service to both internal and external customers
  • Dedication to professionalism

HOW TO APPLY

Required: Attach a cover letter and a resume to your application. Demonstrate how you meet the qualifications and requested skills in your application. Applications without both requested documents attached will not move forward in the recruitment process.

  • 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.
  • Ensure your cover letter includes specific examples of how your background and experience relate to this position. Your cover letter may be addressed to the hiring manager Gilberto Uribe Valdez.
  • 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).

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 competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees 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 Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), deferred compensation, and the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). 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:

  • 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 the Pay Equity Project homepage.
  • Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.
  • This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
  • This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
  • 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 the Classification and Compensation page for more details, or you may visit our website for information on Pay Equity.
  • Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.  On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
  • 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-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need an alternate format to apply, please contact Lee Whiting at [email protected] or call 503-986-4585.

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