Cannabis jobs at Water Resources Department

1 year ago

Initial Posting Date:
11/02/2022
Application Deadline:
11/13/2022
Agency:
Water Resources Department
Salary Range:
$5,503 - $8,450
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Enforcement and Compliance Support Specialist (Compliance Specialist 3)
Job Description:
Oregon Water Resources Department
Our Vision
The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.
Core Values

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.

2019-2024 Strategic Plan
The Oregon Water Resources Department’s strategic priorities for 2019-2024 are to:

Modernize our management of Oregon’s surface water and groundwater resources to meet instream and out-of-stream uses
Work to secure Oregon’s instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity
Foster a forward-looking team dedicated to serving Oregonians with integrity and excellence

Position Information
The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) seeks to hire two (2) Enforcement and Compliance Support Specialist (Compliance Specialist 3) to work in Salem with the Field Services Division.
These positions are full-time, permanent positions located in Salem, with remote option flexibility. Position is represented by the Service Employees International Union.
Program Information
The Enforcement Section (ES) is a new section in the Field Services Division (FSD) primarily created to address cannabis-related illegal water storage and use in Oregon. Funding for the ES was provided by a special session appropriation (SB 5561) in December 2021. The ES also reviews and processes other agency enforcements including violations of water storage and use and well construction violations, as has been the practice for decades. The FSD is responsible for operational management of all work conducted by staff in region and watermaster offices. The FSD has primary responsibility for administration of the water laws of the state, and field operation of gaging stations, dam safety inspections, well inspections, and scientific data collection.
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.
The employee in this position must perform position duties in a manner which promotes customer service and harmonious working relationships, including treating all people courteously and respectfully. Engage in effective team participation through willingness to assist and support co-workers, supervisors, and other work-related associations. Develop good working relationships with division and agency staff through active participation in accomplishing the agency mission, cross-divisional group projects, and identifying and resolving problems in a constructive, collaborative manner. Demonstrate openness to constructive feedback and suggestions to strengthen work performance. Contribute to a positive, respectful, and productive work atmosphere.
Purpose of the position
What you will do
As a key member of our FSD, you will:

Ensure that enforcement practices are consistent across the state, and that state law and rules are followed while implementing the enforcement process.
Periodically travel to sites around the state to train staff on the inspection and documentation of water use, both legal and illegal.
Train staff on investigating, documenting and reporting findings to other team members and other agency staff.
Establish relationships with, and collaborate with local law enforcement and county district attorneys when pursuing criminal penalties for water law violations
Process enforcement actions for water use violations, investigate complaints; evaluate findings; prepare and file compliance reports, develop compliance notices and orders; develop compliance and investigation standards and procedures; monitor program effectiveness to decrease instances of noncompliance; engage in alternative dispute resolution processes to resolve cases in a timely efficient manner.
Assess penalties as an agent of the Director and act as a lay representative in hearings.
Develop procedural changes to facilitate compliance or improve conditions. Assist FSD staff in communicating with local and state law enforcement, code enforcement, District Attorney’s offices and Department of Justice.
Instruct others on handling of regulatory complaints. Give technical advice to managers, staff, or outside organizations on program regulations or guidelines. Make presentations orally and in writing to explain policy and procedure.
Assist management in correcting regulatory staff deficiencies in work performance. Identify training-related compliance problems and develop training goals to improve compliance with regulations. Design and provide training.

Duty areas:

Complaints and compliance – You will assist field staff to address increased workloads with a focus on cannabis and hemp cultivation as it pertains to water resources. Working with the watermasters and region manager you will provide timely guidance and review of enforcement orders, coordinate enforcement referrals and work with State and County law enforcement as well as County District Attorneys.
Tracking and reporting – You will assist field staff in accurate tracking of enforcement compliance, track time spent on enforcement and totals of enforcement actions taken. Some reporting to stakeholders and the Water Resources Commission.
Interagency coordination – You will coordinate with other State Agencies, County Code Enforcement, State and County Law Enforcement, OLCC and ODA to investigate cannabis and hemp production sites for compliance with Oregon water law.
Education and outreach – Work with irrigators, well constructors and stakeholder groups to achieve compliance through effective explanations of Department rules, statutes and avenues for achieving compliance

Minimum Qualifications – Compliance Specialist 3
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 qualifications. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the preferred qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.

Five years experience doing administrative research that included compiling and evaluating facts to recommend management action, or decide compliance or eligibility with program guidelines and regulations. Three of the five years must be above the technical support level.

Preferred Qualifications

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.
Legal Accountability – You understand the gravity of decisions made by the Agency that could lead to litigation and approach said decisions pragmatically and consistently
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.

Working Conditions
This position requires a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. Position require overnight travel to address issues and complaints in more remote parts of the region or state and to assist in training field staff for enforcement consistency. You may be eligible to work remotely on a schedule agreed upon by the FSD Enforcement Manager and employee. There is an expectation that the selected candidate would be within a reasonable commute distance from the Salem head office. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to meet the demands of this job and provide necessary services
What’s in it for you?
The opportunity to:

Pursue water use solutions to address illegal use and assist legal cannabis growers to ensure accountability to Oregon Water Law in a new agricultural industry.
Find satisfaction in addressing complex water use issues by reviewing data collected by field staff, accurately documenting steps taken, 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.

SALARY INFORMATION
The table below shows the monthly salary ranges for each classification level included in this posting.
NON-PERS ELIGIBLE
(Includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service.
CS3 $5,148.00 – $7,902.00 Monthly
PERS ELIGIBLE
(Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc.)
CS3 $5,503.00 – $8,450.00 Monthly
What’s in it for you
The opportunity to join a team of professionals who are passionate about what they do.

Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a
competitive benefits package
.
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Live, work, and play in
Salem, Oregon
.
This position is ideal for those seeking more work/life balance with the ability to work a hybrid of both office and remote work environments.

How to Apply:
Please ensure to provide your resume and cover letter for full consideration.

Provide a brief (no more than 1 page) cover letter indicating why you are interested in, and a good candidate for, the Enforcement and Compliance Support Specialist (Compliance Specialist 3) position at the Oregon Water Resources Department.

Provide a brief (no more than 2 page) resume indicating your experience pertinent to the required and desired qualifications in this announcement.

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Important
Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application. If you have questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources at
[email protected]
Current State of Oregon employees must apply through your employee Workday account.
Work Authorization
The Oregon Water Resources Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
Veterans
If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. For more information on veterans’ preference points visit
www.oregonjobs.org
and select Veterans resources under Resources. Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.
The Oregon Water Resources Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.

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Water Policy Analyst / Water and IWRS Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3 w/ufo Operations & Policy Analyst 2)

Water Resources Department

1 year ago

Initial Posting Date:
05/06/2022
Application Deadline:
05/22/2022
Agency:
Water Resources Department
Salary Range:
$5,597 - $8,603
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Water Policy Analyst / Water and IWRS Policy Analyst (Operations & Policy Analyst 3 w/ufo Operations & Policy Analyst 2)
Job Description:
Water Policy Analyst / Water and IWRS Policy Analyst (2 positions)
(Operations and Policy Analyst 3)
The Oregon Water Resources Department is currently recruiting for two full-time permanent and/or job rotations for a Water Policy Analyst and a Water and IWRS Policy Analyst (Operations and Policy Analyst 3 / Option to underfill Operations and Policy Analyst 2) in Salem, Oregon, with the opportunity to work partially remotely on a schedule agreed upon by the manager and employee.
Consider joining our team and working to advance our agency’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
These positions are in Salem with remote option flexibility. Some in-state travel.
Position is represented by the Service Employees International Union.
About the Oregon Water Resources Department
The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.
Our mission is to practice and promote responsible water management through our agency goals to directly address Oregon's water supply needs, and to restore and protect streamflow's and watersheds in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's ecosystems, economy, and quality of life.
Core Values

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.

2019-2024 Strategic Plan
The Oregon Water Resources Department’s strategic priorities for 2019-2024 are to:

Modernize our management of Oregon’s surface water and groundwater resources to meet instream and out-of-stream uses

Work to secure Oregon’s instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity
Foster a forward-looking team dedicated to serving Oregonians with integrity and excellence

Oregon’s Integrated Water Resources Strategy
Oregon’s Integrated Water Resources Strategy (IWRS), is a framework for better understanding and meeting instream and out-of-stream water needs, including water quantity, water quality, and ecosystem needs. The IWRS identifies the most critical waterâ€related challenges facing communities throughout Oregon. It offers recommendations in 13 different issue areas to address these challenges.
Learn more about the Department
.
In order to achieve this mission, the Director oversees the Department's major functions, which include: (1) Collecting, analyzing, and providing water data; (2) Protecting public safety through well construction and dam safety programs; (3) Distributing water under the water rights system of prior appropriation; (4) Providing planning, technical assistance, and funding to address instream and out-of-stream water supply needs; and (5) Processing water rights transactions.
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.
Position Information
What you will do!
There are two positions available. These positions will provide operations and policy support in the Director’s Office concerning water policy and rulemaking. A key portion of the work will involve policy research, project management, rule writing, managing rulemaking processes, and interfacing with stakeholders and the public to solicit input on agency policies, programs, and proposals. These positions will also represent the agency before commissions, task forces, councils, and at other venues. In addition, these positions will work with other members of the Policy Section team on legislative coordination, emergency preparedness and response, the Integrated Water Resources Strategy, special projects, tribal affairs, policy research, public records requests, and public information and outreach activities.
Position
D
istinctions:
In addition to the above, the Water and IWRS Policy Analyst (1 position) will also provide operations and policy support for the IWRS Specialist concerning the Integrated Water Resources Strategy (IWRS) and will also assist the policy manager with tribal government-to-government relations. The
IWRS
provides a blueprint to help the state focus its efforts around two key goals—improving our understanding of Oregon’s water resources, and meeting Oregon’s water resources needs. The IWRS is a multiagency document requiring coordination among local, state, and federal partners as well as engagement with the public and advisory groups, covering a broad range of issues including water quantity, water quality, and ecosystem needs. The Department
works with
Oregon’s nine federally recognized Indian Tribes on issues related to water supply, watershed management, and water distribution, including water rights held or claimed by the Tribes and/or tribal members.
In addition to the above, the Water Policy Analyst (1 position) will also provide operations and policy support in the Director’s Office concerning cannabis and enforcement policy, and climate and drought related policy. In recent years, the Department has seen an increase in cannabis and enforcement water management issues and
policies
, in addition to
droughts
increasing in frequency due to climate change.
The Team You Will Work With
This position is located in the Director’s Office and is a member of the Director’s Office policy team. The Director’s Office Policy Section is responsible for supporting and executing the work of the Director, Deputy Director, and Water Resources Commission, working across divisions to research issues, manage special projects, resolve complaints, and identify solutions. The Director’s Office Policy Section leads agency efforts related to and provides expertise in: water policy; legislative and rulemaking processes; public records; tribal, governmental, and stakeholder relations; and communications and outreach. The section is also responsible for leading development and implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Strategy, a framework for improving our understanding of Oregon’s water resources and meeting our instream and out-of-stream needs. The section also provides coordination and support for emergency preparedness and response efforts.
The Policy Section operates as a team to ensure that all functions of the section are completed efficiently and to distribute workloads evenly. In addition, the team is highly encouraged to share ideas to identify the best outcomes, peer-review work, and help one another in completing projects.
The Department’s core values are integrity, service, forward-looking, technical excellence, and teamwork. This section performs work with these core values in mind.
The Policy Section Team seeks to promote a workplace culture that understands and appreciate differences among people, utilizes that understanding and appreciation to improve our services, and fosters a work culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. This position will help the Department to be more inclusive in its methods for outreach and communication to Black, Indigenous, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, and Tribal communities and other underserved or underrepresented communities.
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 preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualifications. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the preferred qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.
Minimum Qualifications: Operations and Policy Specialist 3

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR;
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Minimum Qualifications: Operations and Policy Specialist 2 (Underfill)

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and two years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR;

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification

Preferred Qualifications
In addition to the knowledge and skills in the
job specifications
, ideal candidates will also bring many of the following preferred qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to accurately communicate and distill highly technical (law, policy, and science) and complex information for elected officials, the media, lawyers, stakeholders, and the public in writing, presentations, or conversations.

Experience with rule or policy development and implementation, such as developing rules or legislation, obtaining feedback on and amending proposals, meeting with stakeholders to discuss agency proposals and programs, and meeting with internal staff to implement new policies.
Ability to and understanding of best practices to facilitate meetings with large groups of stakeholders in order to obtain input on agency proposals. Experience working collaboratively with diverse stakeholder groups to resolve policy issues, including leading and facilitating workgroups or rules advisory meetings, and negotiating on amendments to legislation or rules.
A commitment to helping the Department advance diversity, equity, and inclusion, and racial and environmental justice.
Strong presentation skills: experience developing and providing presentations at hearings, board meetings, or conferences.
Experience researching and fact-checking information

Ability to exercise strategic thinking and effective judgment to prepare for and respond to high-visibility issues and events.
Identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Demonstrated success at developing internal and external relationships, building mutual trust, respect and cooperation.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, with an ability to anticipate needs and exercise initiative.
Strong listening skills: giving full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask appropriate questions.

Proficient with Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
Experience with or knowledge of best practices in tribal government to government relations
Experience as an agency rules coordinator

Note: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use both the minimum and preferred qualifications above to determine whom to interview. Please make sure all your relevant qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Your application materials may be evaluated on spelling, grammar, punctuation, attention to detail, and presentation.
Working Conditions
Position is based in the Director’s Office in the Salem office. Teleworking and in the office work schedule will be determined upon agreement and approval of supervisor. Hybrid (in the office and at home work) is generally a standard offering for this position, though subject to supervisor approval. Due to the nature of stakeholder engagement for this position, full time 100% remote work is not possible as the position must be available to attend meetings in Salem, Oregon.
Periodic travel will be necessary, including overnight travel. Travel may include but is not limited to field tours to learn about agency programs, policy and workgroup meetings, Commission meetings, rules advisory committee meetings, Legislative hearings and meetings with the public, stakeholders, and elected officials. Some meetings will require overnight travel. Work will include facilitating meetings with stakeholders and public officials, facilitating public meetings, and conducting public presentations. This position may occasionally interact with the media, conducting interviews via phone, video, email, or in-person. This position is expected to work with other sections of the agency and develop strong working relationships to support the agency’s mission and priorities. Occasional trips to the Oregon State Capitol may be necessary, including attending meetings at Capitol hearing rooms, and legislative offices.
SALARY INFORMATION
The table below shows the monthly salary ranges for each classification level included in this posting.
NON-PERS ELIGIBLE
(Includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service.
OPA3 $5,234.00 - $8,043.00
OPA2 (underfill option) $4,552.00 - $6,964.00
PERS ELIGIBLE
(Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc.)
OPA3 $5,597.00 - $8,603.00
OPA2 (underfill option) $4,868.00 - $7,447.00
What’s in it for you!
The opportunity to:

Work on interesting and important issues critical to shaping Oregon’s water policy for current and future generations.
Join an organization with smart, driven co-workers who care about public service, water resources, and their co-workers.
Work with a team that welcomes new ideas.
Practice and grow your skills and experience through challenging work.
The opportunity to join a team of professionals who are passionate about what they do!

Benefits
We offer a
competitive benefits package
that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 10 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
, and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
.
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about serving the public and your team, apply today!

Provide a brief (no more than 1 page) cover letter indicating why you are interested in, and a good candidate for, the Water Policy Analyst / Water and IWRS Policy Analyst positions at the Oregon Water Resources Department and a paragraph or two containing your personal statement on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Provide a brief (no more than 2 page) resume indicating your experience pertinent to the required and desired qualifications in this announcement.

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Important: Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application. If you have questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources at
[email protected]
Current State of Oregon employees must apply through your employee Workday account.
If you are a current employee of the State of Oregon , view this
job aid
for assistance.
Work Authorization
The Oregon Water Resources Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
Veterans
If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. For more information on veterans’ preference points visit
www.oregonjobs.org
and select Veterans resources under Resources. Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.
The Oregon Water Resources Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.

Assistant Watermaster (Natural Resource Specialist 2)

Water Resources Department

Klamath Falls, OR

1 year ago

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.
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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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Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 1)

Water Resources Department

2 years ago

Initial Posting Date:
04/19/2022
Application Deadline:
05/01/2022
Agency:
Water Resources Department
Salary Range:
$4,418 - $6,772
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 1)
Job Description:
Oregon Water Resources Department
Communications Coordinator
(Public Affairs Specialist 1)
The Oregon Water Resources Department is currently recruiting for a full-time Communications Coordinator (Public Affairs Specialist 1) in Salem, Oregon, with the opportunity to work remotely on a schedule agreed upon by the manager and employee.
Consider joining our team and working to advance our agency’s vision, mission, and strategic priorities.
This position is in Salem with remote option flexibility. Some in-state travel.
Position is represented by the Service Employees International Union.
About the Oregon Water Resources Department
The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.
Our mission is to practice and promote responsible water management through our agency goals to directly address Oregon's water supply needs, and to restore and protect streamflow's and watersheds in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's ecosystems, economy, and quality of life.
Core Values

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.

2019-2024 Strategic Plan
The Oregon Water Resources Department’s strategic priorities for 2019-2024 are to:

Modernize our management of Oregon’s surface water and groundwater resources to meet instream and out-of-stream uses
Work to secure Oregon’s instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity
Foster a forward-looking team dedicated to serving Oregonians with integrity and excellence

In order to achieve this mission, the Director oversees the Department's major functions, which include: (1) Collecting, analyzing, and providing water data; (2) Protecting public safety through well construction and dam safety programs; (3) Distributing water under the water rights system of prior appropriation; (4) Providing planning, technical assistance, and funding to address instream and out-of-stream water supply needs; and (5) Processing water rights transactions.
Learn more about the Department
.
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.
Position Information
What you will do!
The primary purpose of this position is to support the agency’s efforts to increase awareness of the Department’s programs, laws and rules. Key responsibilities for this position will be to coordinate drafting and generation of fact sheets, webpages, social media materials and other informational campaigns to increase the public and water users’ understanding of Oregon Water Law, the agency, and programs, with a particular focus on increasing awareness among existing and potential hemp and marijuana growers, and businesses hauling water for cannabis. This position will also serve as a key coordinator to arrange for translation of agency documents and other media, increasing the accessibility of the Department’s informational materials. The position will be responsible for developing and implementing communications plans in support of the agency’s mission, Integrated Water Resources Strategy, Strategic Plan, and other strategic and policy initiatives in a way that is transparent, inclusive, and professional.
The position will assist the public information and resiliency specialist (public affairs specialist 2) in preparing the agency for and responding to communication needs pertaining to disasters such as earthquakes, wildfires, drought, floods, climate change, and dam failures in order to protect public safety, and improve the resiliency of our water resources. This position will handle the more routine functions of the Department’s comprehensive communications function, with more complicated public affairs and communications functions handled by the public affairs specialist 2. This position is expected to work collaboratively with the public affairs specialist 2 to implement the Department’s comprehensive communications program.
The Team You Will Work With
This position is located in the Director’s Office and is a member of the Director’s Office policy team. The Director’s Office Policy Section is responsible for supporting and executing the work of the Director, Deputy Director, and Water Resources Commission, working across divisions to research issues, manage special projects, resolve complaints, and identify solutions. The Director’s Office Policy Section leads agency efforts related to and provides expertise in: water policy; legislative and rulemaking processes; public records; tribal, governmental, and stakeholder relations; and communications and outreach. The section is also responsible for leading development and implementation of the Integrated Water Resources Strategy, a framework for improving our understanding of Oregon’s water resources and meeting our instream and out-of-stream needs. The section also provides coordination and support for emergency response efforts.
The Policy Section operates as a team to ensure that all functions of the section are completed efficiently and to distribute workloads evenly. In addition, the team is highly encouraged to share ideas to identify the best outcomes, peer-review work, and help one another in completing projects. In addition to work on the IWRS, this position may work with other members of the Policy Section team as needed on administrative rule development and coordination, public information and outreach, emergency response, special projects, policy research, tribal affairs, legislative coordination, and public records requests.
The Department’s core values are integrity, service, forward-looking, technical excellence, and teamwork. This section performs work with these core values in mind.
The Policy Section Team seeks to promote a workplace culture that understands and appreciate differences among people, utilizes that understanding and appreciation to improve our services, and fosters a work culture that is welcoming and inclusive to all. This position will help the Department to be more inclusive in its methods for outreach and communication to Black, Indigenous, Latino, Latina, Latinx, Asian, Pacific Islander, Native American, and Tribal communities and other underserved or underrepresented communities.
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 preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualifications. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the preferred qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.
Minimum Qualifications: Public Affairs Specialist 1

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, or the Behavioral or Social Sciences or related degree
OR
Three years technical or higher-level experience directly related to the position

Preferred Qualifications
Ideal candidates will also bring some or all of the following preferred qualifications:

A strong background that demonstrates the ability to plan and implement communication strategies
Experience in communication material development
Ability to accurately distill highly technical (law, policy, and science) information for general audiences

Ability to develop culturally specific and equitably responsive and inclusive communications for wide and diverse audiences
Familiarity with applying accessibility language, principles, guidelines and law to a variety of communication formats.
Experience researching and fact-checking information
Ability to exercise strategic thinking and effective judgment
Demonstrated success at developing internal and external relationships

Highly organized, detail-oriented, with an ability to anticipate needs and exercise initiative
Strong skills in both written and verbal communication
Experience with Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality
Experience with principles and practices of emergency response

Experience evaluating and applying public records exemptions.
Preference may be given to candidates with bilingual skills.
Understanding of public engagement and involvement best practices
Experience with design platforms such as Adobe Creative Suite and Canva. Video editing experience a plus!

Join an organization with smart, driven co-workers who care about public service, water resources, and their co-workers.

Work with a team that welcomes new ideas.
Practice and grow your skills and experience through challenging work.
The opportunity to join a team of professionals who are passionate about what they do!

Provide a brief (no more than 1 page) cover letter indicating why you are interested in, and a good candidate for, the communications coordinator position at the Oregon Water Resources Department and a paragraph or two containing your personal statement on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Provide a brief (no more than 2 page) resume indicating your experience pertinent to the required and desired qualifications in this announcement.

Enforcement Section Manager (Principal Executive/Manager E)

Water Resources Department

2 years ago

Initial Posting Date:
04/05/2022
Application Deadline:
04/17/2022
Agency:
Water Resources Department
Salary Range:
$6,722 - $10,398
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Enforcement Section Manager (Principal Executive/Manager E)
Job Description:
Oregon Water Resources Department
The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) seeks to hire an Enforcement Section Manager (Principal Executive/Manager E) to work in Salem with the Field Services Division.
The Enforcement Section (ES) is a new section in the Field Services Division (FSD) primarily created to address cannabis-related illegal water storage and use in Oregon. Funding for the ES was provided by a special session appropriation (SB 5561) in December 2021. The ES also reviews and processes other agency enforcements including violations of water storage and use and well construction violations, as has been the practice for decades. The FSD is responsible for operational management of all work conducted by staff in region and watermaster offices. The FSD has primary responsibility for administration of the water laws of the state, and field operation of gaging stations, dam safety inspections, well inspections, and scientific data collection.
You will manage the Department’s enforcement program, and direct and supervise five staff in the ES. The enforcement program is statewide in scope, and addresses instances of water storage and use and well construction violations where voluntary compliance is not achieved. The ES manager ensures compliance with the laws and regulations related to well construction and other enforcement actions related to the use and storage of water in Oregon. The ES manager works with staff in the preparation of formal enforcement actions that are referred to Salem by field staff for water law and administrative rule violations; trains field personnel on regulatory and enforcement procedures; maintains consistency in enforcement processes across Oregon; and recommends actions and civil penalties to the Director and Water Resources Commission. The ES manager also evaluates enforcements and helps determine if criminal penalties should be pursued.
You will perform work with our core values in mind, performing duties in a manner which promotes customer service and harmonious working relationships, including treating all persons courteously and respectfully; engages in effective team participation through a willingness to assist and support co-workers, supervisors, and other work related associations; develops good working relationships with division and agency staff through active participation in accomplishing the agency mission and resolving problems in a constructive manner; demonstrates openness to constructive feedback in an effort to strengthen work performance; and contributes to a positive, respectful, and productive work environment.
What you will do
As a key member of our FSD, you will:

Manage five staff in the Enforcement Section, including: training and mentoring staff; performance metrics creation, tracking and evaluating; all to obtain compliance with Oregon water law, with a focus on the illegal cannabis industry.
Ensure that enforcement practices are consistent across the state, and that state law and rules are followed while implementing the enforcement process.
Periodically travel to sites around the state to train staff on the inspection and documentation of water use, both legal and illegal.
Train staff on investigating, documenting and reporting findings to other team members and other agency staff.
Establish relationships with, and collaborate with local law enforcement and county district attorneys when pursuing criminal penalties for water law violations

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

Pursue water use solutions to address illegal use and assist legal cannabis growers to ensure accountability to Oregon Water Law in a new agricultural industry.

Find satisfaction in addressing complex water use issues by reviewing data collected by field staff, accurately documenting steps taken, 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 the water resources for future generations.

Principal Executive/Manager E 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
$6,285 - $9,722
PERS eligible -
Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc. 6% is deducted for PERS.
$6,722 – 10,398
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 10 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. We and our colleagues across the Department are working to implement our
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?
This position will be based out of the Salem Water Resources Department main office. As ES Manager overnight travel will be required to address issues and complaints in more remote parts of the region or state and to assist in training field staff for enforcement consistency. You may be eligible to work remotely on a schedule agreed upon by the FSD Administrator and employee. There is an expectation that the selected candidate would be within a reasonable commute distance from the Salem head office.
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
Principal Executive/Manager E

Three years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation. OR

Two years of management experience in a public or private organization which included responsibility for each of the following: a) development of program rules and policies, b) development of long- and short-range goals and plans, c) program evaluation, and d) budget preparation; AND 45-48 quarter hours (30-32 semester hours) of graduate level coursework in management. OR

Three years of professional experience as a program/project leader , assigning and reviewing work of professional staff (e.g., engineers, etc.) including project responsibility for developing goals and objectives, project evaluation, and monitoring and controlling or preparing a budget.

In the "Work History" section on your application, you must clearly describe your experience in each of the a), b), c), d) areas listed. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.
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.
Legal Accountability – You understand the gravity of decisions made by the Agency that could lead to litigation and approach said decisions pragmatically and consistently
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.
Leadership and mentoring – You have experience with recruiting, onboarding and development of staff.
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.

Duty areas:

Complaints and compliance – You will assist field staff to address increased workloads with a focus on cannabis and hemp cultivation as it pertains to water resources. Working with the watermasters and region manager you will provide timely guidance and review of enforcement orders, coordinate enforcement referrals and work with State and County law enforcement as well as County District Attorneys.
Tracking and reporting – You will assist field staff in accurate tracking of enforcement compliance, track time spent on enforcement and totals of enforcement actions taken. Some reporting to stakeholders and the Water Resources Commission.

Interagency coordination – You will coordinate with other State Agencies, County Code Enforcement, State and County Law Enforcement, OLCC and ODA to investigate cannabis and hemp production sites for compliance with Oregon water law.
Education and outreach – Work with irrigators, well constructors and stakeholder groups to achieve compliance through effective explanations of Department rules, statutes and avenues for achieving compliance.

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 the position is filled. Applications will initially be reviewed on April 18, 2022 and the recruitment may close at any time after that date. Applications will continue to be reviewed periodically, until the position is 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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Assistant Watermaster

Water Resources Department

Canyon City, OR

2 years ago

Initial Posting Date:

03/28/2022

Application Deadline:

04/07/2022

Agency:

Water Resources Department

Salary Range:

$4,225 - $6,464

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Assistant Watermaster (Natural Resource Specialist 2 w/u option Natural Resource Specialist 1)

Job Description:

Oregon Water Resources Department

The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) seeks to hire one full-time permanent Assistant Watermaster (Natural Resource Specialist 2 w/underfill option Natural Resource Specialist 1) to work in the East Region of the Field Services Division . As an assistant watermaster you will work with your regional team to assess water use on cannabis cultivation projects. Due to the growth of the cannabis industry, the State of Oregon must work with partners to find ways to address illegal uses and increasing water scarcity across Oregon so that both instream and out-of-stream needs can be met. In response to growing concern and increased complaint volume, the State Legislature and Governor’s office called a Special Session in December of 2021 to address cannabis, drought and housing concerns. SB 5561 was the result and allocated significant funding to OWRD to increase staffing to assist in addressing water use issues around permitted and unpermitted cannabis and hemp operations.

You will be a member of the Field Services Division, reporting to the East Region General Manager and the Division Administrator . This position 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 .

Note : The Department is recruiting 14 of these positions from SB 5561 State-wide. Job Announcements are out for the Southwest Region and more will be forthcoming for other Regions. Please consider applying to other positions if you are open to other locations. You must apply to each job posting to be considered if that is your desire.

What you will do

As a key member of our field division, you will:

Assist legal cannabis growers 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 cannabis operations.
Review application materials for Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) and Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) registered sites as it pertains to water usage
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:

Pursue water use solutions to address illegal use and assist legal cannabis growers to ensure that they operate within the legal limitations of their water rights.
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. The Department is looking for NRS-2 (8502) qualified candidates but is considering NRS-1 (8501) underfill options as well.

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

Natural Resource Specialist 1 ( Underfill option ) 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

$3,439 - $5,234

PERS eligible - Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc. 6% is deducted for PERS.

$3,676 - $5,597

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. We and our colleagues across the Department are working to implement our 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.

Where will you work?

This position will be in Canyon City or Baker City, 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 other areas of the region or state. Expect to spend as much as one week per month in overnight travel during summer irrigation season. 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 the duty stations listed above.

What are we 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.

Minimum qualifications for NRS-1 Underfill:

a Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or other natural resource area ; OR
three years of experience in Hydrology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or other natural resource area ).

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.

Duty areas:

Complaints and compliance – You will work to address increased workloads regarding cannabis and hemp cultivation as it pertains to water resources. Working with the watermasters and region manager you will provide timely response to complaints and investigations of water use violations.
Regulation and distribution of water – Using field tools and desktop GIS you will work with irrigators to ensure compliance with permitted uses of waters of the State.
Interagency coordination – You will coordinate with County Code Enforcement, State and County Law Enforcement, OLCC and ODA to investigate cannabis and hemp production sites for compliance with Oregon water law.
Education and outreach – Work with irrigators to achieve compliance through effective explanations of Department rules, statutes and avenues for achieving compliance.

Working Conditions

Frequent office work. Occasional lifting up to 75 lbs; occasional contact with hostile or angry people; Driving long distances to remote field locations in all types of weather and road conditions. Wading and working in and around streams during all seasons. Work in smokey conditions as needed during fire season. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Vaccination Requirement

The State of Oregon requires all executive branch employees to complete their COVID-19 vaccination series for employees who start prior to April 1, 2022 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.

T his applicant pool may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur over the next three (3) months.

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.

Helpful Links & Resources

Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | How to Set Job Alerts

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Assistant Watermaster

Water Resources Department

Pendleton, OR

2 years ago

Initial Posting Date:

03/22/2022

Application Deadline:

04/03/2022

Agency:

Water Resources Department

Salary Range:

$4,225 - $6,464

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Assistant Watermaster (Natural Resource Specialist 2 w/u option Natural Resource Specialist 1)

Job Description:

Oregon Water Resources Department

The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) seeks to hire one full-time permanent Assistant Watermaster (Natural Resource Specialist 2 w/underfill option Natural Resource Specialist 1) to work in the North Central Region of the Field Services Division . As an assistant watermaster you will work with your regional team to assess water use on cannabis cultivation projects. Due to the growth of the cannabis industry, the State of Oregon must work with partners to find ways to address illegal uses and increasing water scarcity across Oregon so that both instream and out-of-stream needs can be met. In response to growing concern and increased complaint volume, the State Legislature and Governor’s office called a Special Session in December of 2021 to address cannabis, drought and housing concerns. SB 5561 was the result and allocated significant funding to OWRD to increase staffing to assist in addressing water use issues around permitted and unpermitted cannabis and hemp operations.

You will be a member of the Field Services Division, reporting to the North Central Region Manager and the Division Administrator . This position 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 legal cannabis growers 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 cannabis operations.
Review application materials for Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission (OLCC) and Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) registered sites as it pertains to water usage
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:

Pursue water use solutions to address illegal use and assist legal cannabis growers to ensure that they operate within the legal limitations of their water rights.
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.

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

NON-PERS eligible - Includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service

$3,439 - $5,234

PERS eligible - Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc. 6% is deducted for PERS.

$3,676 - $5,597

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

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.

Where will you work?

This position will be in Pendleton, 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 other areas of the region or state. Expect to spend as much as one week per month in overnight travel during summer irrigation season. 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 the duty stations listed above.

What are we looking for?

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.

Minimum qualifications for NRS-1 Underfill:

a Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or other natural resource area ; OR
three years of experience in Hydrology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or other natural resource area ).

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.

Duty areas:

Complaints and compliance – You will work to address increased workloads regarding cannabis and hemp cultivation as it pertains to water resources. Working with the watermasters and region manager you will provide timely response to complaints and investigations of water use violations.
Regulation and distribution of water – Using field tools and desktop GIS you will work with irrigators to ensure compliance with permitted uses of waters of the State.
Interagency coordination – You will coordinate with County Code Enforcement, State and County Law Enforcement, OLCC and ODA to investigate cannabis and hemp production sites for compliance with Oregon water law.
Education and outreach – Work with irrigators to achieve compliance through effective explanations of Department rules, statutes and avenues for achieving compliance.

Working Conditions

Vaccination Requirement

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.

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.

Helpful Links & Resources

Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | How to Set Job Alerts

Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the Job

Pay Equity Information & Resources

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Assistant Watermaster

Water Resources Department

2 years ago

Initial Posting Date:

03/18/2022

Application Deadline:

04/01/2022

Agency:

Water Resources Department

Salary Range:

$4,225 - $6,464

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Assistant Watermaster (Natural Resource Specialist 2 w/underfill option of Natural Resource Specialist 1)

Job Description:

Oregon Water Resources Department

The Oregon Water Resources Department (OWRD) seeks to hire four full-time permanent Assistant Watermaster (Natural Resource Specialist 2 w/underfill option of Natural Resource Specialist 1) to work in the North west Region of the Field Services Division . As a n assistant watermaster you will work with your regional team to assess water use on cannabis cultivation projects.

Due to the growth of the cannabis industry , the State of Oregon must work with partners to find ways to address illegal uses and increasing water scarcity across Oregon so that both instream and out - of - st r eam needs can be met.” In response to growing concern and increased complaint volume, the State Legislature and Governor’s office called a Special Session in December of 2021 to address cannabis, drought and housing concerns. SB 5561 was the result and allocated significant funding to OWRD to increase staffing to assist in addressing water use issues around permitted and unpermitted cannabis and hemp operations.

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 advanc ing 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 .

Note : The Department is recruiting 14 of these positions from SB 5561 State-wide. Job Announcements are out for the all regions. Please consider applying to other positions if you are open to other locations. You must apply to each job posting to be considered if that is your desire.

What you will do

A s a key member of our field division, you will:

Assist legal cannabis growers 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 t ravel 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.
C ollaborat e with local law enforcement and enforcement staff from other agencies to address illegal water use on cannabis operations .
Review application materials for Oregon Liq uor and Cannabis Commission ( OLCC ) and Oregon Department of Agriculture ( ODA ) registered sites as it pertains to water usage
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:

Pursue water use solutions to address illegal use and assist legal cannabis growers to ensure that they operate within the legal limitations of their water rights.
Help m odernize 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 .

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 candidate s 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

Natural Resource Specialist 1 ( Underfill option ) 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

$3,439 - $5,234

PERS eligible - Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc. 6% is deducted for PERS.

$3,676 - $5,597

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 increas e 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 .
M embership 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).
Th e 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 8 0+ 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 . We and our colleagues across the Department are working to implement our 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.

Where will you work?

These positions will be in Salem, Eugene or Clackamas, 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 other areas of the region or state. Expect to spend as much as one week per month in overnight travel during summer irrigation season. 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 r e a sonable co mmute distance from one of the duty s tation s listed above.

What we are looking for?

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.

Minimum qualifications for NRS-1 Underfill:

a Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or other natural resource area ; OR
three years of experience in Hydrology, Geology, Civil Engineering, or other natural resource area ).

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 i nformed 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 .

Duty areas :

Complaints and compliance – You will work to address increased workloads regarding cannabis and hemp cultivation as it pertains to water resources. Working with the watermasters and region manager you will provide timely response to complaints and investigations of water use violations.
Regulation and distribution of water – Using field tools and desktop GIS you will work with irrigators to ensure compliance with permitted uses of waters of the State.
Interagency coordination – You wil l coordinate with County Code Enforcement, State and County Law Enforcement , OLCC and ODA to investigate cannabis and hemp production sites for compliance with Oregon water law.
Education and outreach – Work with irrigators to achieve compliance through effective explanations of Department rules, statutes and avenues for achieving compliance.

Working Conditions

Frequent office work. Occasional lifting up to 75 lbs ; occasional contact with hostile or angry people; Driving long distances to remote field locations in all types of weather and road conditions. Wading and working in and around streams during all seasons. Work in smokey conditions as needed during fire season. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Vaccination Requirement

How to a pply

Provide a brief (no more than 1 page) cover letter indicating why you are interested in, and a good candidate for the position. Make sure to include which location(s) you would prefer to work from ( Salem, Eugene or Clackamas .)
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 27th , 2022 and the recruitment may close at any time after that date . Applications will continue to be reviewed periodically, until the position s are filled.

After y ou a pply

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 k now m ore? 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.

Helpful Links & Resources

Oregon Job Opportunities Webpage | How to Set Job Alerts

Workday Applicant FAQ | What You Need to Know to Get the Job

Pay Equity Information & Resources

Assistant Watermaster

Water Resources Department

Klamath Falls, OR

2 years ago

Initial Posting Date:

03/14/2022

Application Deadline:

03/27/2022

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 A ssistant W atermasters (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.

What you will do

A s 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 t ravel 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.
C ollaborat e 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 m odernize 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 d etermine what pay step within the salary range to offer the successful candidate s 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 increas e 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 .
M embership 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).
Th e 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 8 0+ 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.

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 r e a sonable co mmute distance from one of the duty s tation s listed above.

What we are looking for?

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 i nformed 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 a pply

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.

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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 position s are filled.

After y ou a pply

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.

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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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