Cannabis Assistant Watermaster Natural Resource Specialist 2 Jobs

Initial Posting Date:
05/04/2022
Application Deadline:
05/05/2022
Agency:
Water Resources Department
Salary Range:
$4,225 - $6,464
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Assistant Watermaster (Natural Resource Specialist 2)
Job Description:
Oregon Water Resources Department
The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) seeks to hire two Assistant Watermasters (Natural Resource Specialist 2) to work in the South Central Region of the Field Services Division.
This position collects and processes basic hydrologic data necessary for managing Oregon's water resources including stream flow, groundwater and other climatic information. The Assistant Watermaster responds to water right disputes, informational inquiries and complaints in a timely manner, and assists the region watermasters with water regulation and distribution. This position will directly contribute to meeting Recommended Action Items 1b (Improve Water Resources Data Collection and Monitoring), and 1c (Coordinate Inter-Agency Data Collection, Processing, and Use) of the State’s 2012-17 Integrated Water Resources Strategy.
The position assists the watermaster in making dam safety inspections, well construction inspections, surveying and mapping projects for water management purposes, and general office work. Duties also include quality assurance checking of data and reports, and transmitting data between the district office and Salem for all gaging stations located within their area of responsibility.
This position works closely with the Hydrographics Section in Salem and is responsible for equipment procurement requests, installation, and troubleshooting. This position works with other technical staff as needed, assisting with stream flow measurement improvement strategies, measurement of groundwater levels, flow meter readings, and providing assistance to Watermasters and other field staff as needed.
This position performs duties to promote customer service and harmonious working relationships, including treating all persons courteously and respectfully. This position engages in effective team participation through a willingness to assist and support co-workers, supervisors, and other work-related associates. This position develops good working relationships with other agency staff by accomplishing the agency mission and resolving problems in a constructive manner. This position demonstrates openness to constructive feedback in an effort to strengthen work performance, and contribute to a positive, respectful, and productive work place. This position should embrace the Department core values of integrity, service, technical excellence, teamwork, and forward-looking.
You will be a member of the Field Services Division, reporting to a
region manager
and the
Division Administrator
. These positions will require some overnight travel and may work around the State for extended durations as workloads require it. Consider joining our team and advancing our mission to practice and promote responsible water management in Oregon while experiencing the breathtaking beauty of this State’s waterways!
Learn more about the Department
.
What you will do
As a key member of our field division, you will:

• Assist with water right questions and applications.
  
• Research water rights, property ownership, and water use history for specific locations using online data and Arc GIS skills.
  

• Frequently travel to sites around the region to inspect and document water use, both legal and illegal, and assist with workloads in other parts of the state as needed.
  
• Respond to water use complaints; investigate, document and report findings to other team members and other agency staff.
  
• Collaborate with local law enforcement and enforcement staff from other agencies to address illegal water use on both private and public property including illegal cannabis grows.
  
• Measure stream discharge data and water diversion rates, conduct dam safety inspections, and provide a high level of customer service in a professional, inclusive, and transparent manner.
  

What’s in it for you?
The opportunity to:

• Help modernize management of Oregon’s surface water and groundwater resources and secures Oregon’s instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity and uncertainty.
  

• Find satisfaction in tackling complex water use issues by collecting detailed data, accurately documenting observations, and helping prepare enforcement documents to gain compliance.
  
• Support a sustainable water future for Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities.
  
• Join an organization with smart, driven co-workers who care about public service, water resources, and their co-workers, and who welcome new ideas.
  
• Collect data that will be used to help create policy, improve on laws and statutes and assist in guiding OWRD as it manages this crucial resource for future generations.
  

Compensation: The pay scale for this position is based off of the
Natural Resource Specialist
classification.
Natural Resource Specialist 2 Salary – The State of Oregon conducts a pay equity analysis to determine what pay step within the salary range to offer the successful candidates based on the experience and education documented in your application. See table below for salary ranges.
NON-PERS eligible -
Includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service
$3,951 - $6,043
PERS eligible -
Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc. 6% is deducted for PERS.
$4,225 – $6,464
Other Benefits – We offer a
competitive benefits package
that includes:

• Exceptional
  medical, vision and dental
  plans with employees paying 1-5% of the total rate.
  
• Start out accruing 8 hours of sick and 8 hours of vacation leave per month; vacation leave accruals increase every 5 years.
  

• Access to 32 hours of discretionary leave - 24 hours of personal business leave and 8 hours of Governor’s Leave to use at your discretion each year.
  
• Eleven paid holidays per year.
  
• Membership in the
  Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
  , including a pension and employer contributions to the Individual Account Program.
  
• Optional benefits (such as term life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, long-term care, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, enrollment in the
  Oregon Savings Growth Plan
  , a deferred compensation program with a wide variety of investment options).
  
• The opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
  (must qualify).
  

The team you will join
The Field Services Division has 80+ staff located in 20 offices around Oregon, and is responsible for the daily water management in streams, rivers and groundwater wells across the state. Field staff build partnerships with water users and local government officials to pursue integrated and innovative solutions for complex water challenges and an uncertain water future. The team works in support of the Department’s mission through on-the-ground problem solving, scientific data collection, customer service, and effective coordination with water users and other agency staff.
2019-2024 Strategic Plan
and live our agency core values of:

• Integrity – We are accountable for all that we do. We act with honesty and promote transparency.
  
• Service – We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources.
  
• Technical Excellence – We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise.
  
• Teamwork – We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve.
  

• Forward-Looking – We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow.
  

The Oregon Water Resources Department
is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians. We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment. We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change. We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Where will you work?
These positions will be in Klamath Falls, Oregon. Field work and site visits to cannabis operations is required, as is customer service in the office. Overnight travel will be required to address issues and complaints in more remote parts of the region or state. You may be eligible to work remotely on a schedule agreed upon by the manager and employee. There is an expectation that the selected candidate would be within a reasonable commute distance from one of the duty stations listed above.
What we are looking for?
We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualifications listed below. 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
OWRD Human Resources
to discuss your application.
Minimum qualifications for NRS-2:

• Five years of experience related to water resource management. At least one year of this experience must include activities such as: gathering and analyzing natural resource data and/or coordinating monitoring efforts for a natural resource program; and providing technical assistance to the public in a natural resource program explaining laws, rules, and regulations, answering questions, help the public navigate and comply with agency procedures.
  
• A Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or other natural resource area will substitute for three years of the required experience.
  

• A Master’s degree in Hydrology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or other natural resource area will substitute for four years of the required experience.
  
• Any combination of education and experience to equal five years’ experience as listed above.
  

Other desired attributes:

• Conflict resolution – When tensions are high or opposing parties seemed to have reached an impasse, you can employ conflict management techniques to seek resolution.
  
• Code enforcement – You have an understanding of holding people accountable to rules, regulations and/or ordinances.
  
• Equity and environmental justice – You are informed and engaged with issues of equity and environmental justice and seek to continue to learn and grow in these areas.
  
• Excellent organization skills – You can keep track of project progress, timelines, deadlines, and deliverables, while also coordinating with project partners.
  
• Self-starter and team player – You possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to move projects forward.
  

• Communication – You effectively communicate with a wide variety of audiences and listen well to distill facts.
  

Vaccination requirement
The State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series or have an approved exception to the requirement due to a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief. Successful candidates for this position must submit vaccination documentation or be approved for an exception prior to their first day of employment. Failure to provide proof of full documentation or receipt of an approved exception will lead to withdrawal of the job offer. For more information, visit our policy listed
here
.
How to apply

• Provide a brief (no more than 1 page) cover letter indicating why you are interested in, and a good candidate for the position.
  
• Provide a brief (no more than 2 page) resume indicating your experience pertinent to the required and desired qualifications in this announcement.
  

Warning! The Workday system will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity.
This recruitment is open until all positions are filled. Applications will initially be reviewed on March 14, 2022 and the recruitment may close at any time after that date. Applications will continue to be reviewed periodically, until the positions are filled.
After you apply

• Log in to your Workday account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or actions, and make sure to complete these tasks or actions before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
  
• Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
  

Want to know more? Here's more help!

• Work authorization – WRD does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet DAS employment eligibility standards.
  
• Veterans – Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:
  Veterans Resources
  , or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at:
  1-800-692-9666 NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.
  
• Current COVID precautions – Water Resources Department employees are currently working remotely to the fullest extent possible due to the current health crisis. While working remotely, home internet connection and availability is required to perform duties appropriately. Remote working conditions are subject to change as necessary and/or required.
  
• Salary – The salary listed at the top of the announcement is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the
  Classification and Compensation
  page for more details.
  

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