Natural Resource Specialist 4 - Compliance

Initial Posting Date:

07/16/2025

Application Deadline:

07/23/2025

Agency:

State of Oregon Military Department

Salary Range:

$6,122 - $9,409

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Natural Resource Specialist 4 - Compliance

Job Description:

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position.

The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Natural Resources Specialist 4 (Compliance Program). This is a permanent full-time state position located in Salem/Keizer, Oregon.

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, please be sure to apply through your employee Workday profile.

This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees' (AFSCME) union.

NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.

What You Will be Doing

This position provides critical redundancy for all Environmental Branch compliance program managers. This position will co-manage the following programs: Environmental Performance Assessment (EPAS), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC), Hazardous Waste Management, Environmental Condition of Property (ECP), and Environmental Training. This position will be the Pollution Prevention (P2) Program Manager. This position will conduct EPAS inspections, and document and resolve EPAS findings; prepare, maintain, and implement SPCC plans; characterize, dispose of, and document hazardous wastes; assess properties for environmental condition and make recommendations related to property acquisition or disposal; and provide environmental compliance classroom training to soldiers and maintenance personnel.

These programs operate at agency facilities and training sites throughout the state to comply with the laws and regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, and Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, to enhance military training opportunities, and ensure unit readiness for federal and state mission accomplishment. This position is a subject matter expert on environmental compliance. The position maintains current knowledge of regulatory requirements and technologies; provides technical assistance for regulated facilities and activities; coordinates with other agency directorates; and represents the Division at meetings with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, National Guard Bureau, and other agency directorates and personnel.

This position requires frequent travel to sites state-wide and occasionally out of state. Overnight trave is required.

Working Conditions

This position works in a politically sensitive setting, under own initiative and the supervision of the Environmental Program Manager. Frequent coordination with stakeholders is mandatory to ensure program initiatives and efforts are aligned to agency mission strategies and execution. Extra hours are often required, as is frequent overnight travel throughout the state. Work is often conducted in a field environment or at agency facilities, with possible inclement weather conditions, the presence of environmental, safety, and occupational health hazards, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, and the presence of air contaminants. Incumbent is required to participate in NGB-sponsored training and workshops to ensure an understanding of applicable policy and to meet operational requirements. Out of state travel is often necessary to meet this need.

This position may be considered for a hybrid work schedule of up to 2 days per week after successful completion of a 6-month trial service period.

What You Need to Qualify

Must have five (5) years professional experience in environmental compliance specifically related to hazardous materials/waste management and petroleum storage. (At least 2 years of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in an environmental compliance program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.)

• AND-

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field or three additional years of pertinent experience.

A Master's degree in environmental science or related field will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

A Doctorate degree in environmental science or related field will substitute for up to three years of the required experience.

Please Note: Please be sure that the work experience section of your application clearly describes your experience, skills and or education that are relevant to the above listed "What You Need to Qualify" section of the announcement.

Additional Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Desired Special Qualifications

Experience writing and implementing Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Plans

Experience teaching compliance to groups of 5 or more

Experience conducting ASTM 1527 Phase I Site Investigations

Maintains Hazardous Waste Operator (HAZWOPER) certification

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)

Conditions of Employment

Must have and maintain a favorable Criminal background History check and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Suitability Determination (T1). (Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment, the circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered).

Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM's, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.

Work Experience

The work experience section of your application must include a clear description of your experience to determine if you meet the required skills (minimum qualifications) and at what level you meet the requested skills. Your answers to supplemental questions about your specific experience must also be supported in the work experience statements in your application form and, if requested, your resume.

You Must Download the Following to Your Application

(Failure to attach the required documents may result in your application not moving forward in the process)

A current resume that clearly describes your experience and/or education related to the requirements of the position and demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements of the position as listed in what you need to qualify section of this announcement.

• AND-

A cover letter that clearly describes relevant experience in hazardous materials/waste management and petroleum storage compliance work.

The Oregon Military Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer, committed to a diverse workforce with equal opportunity programs.

Additional Information

• Only complete applications will be considered. Be sure to answer all supplemental questions completely and to show your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. The selection process will consist of an evaluation of experience and training.
• All final candidates using education to meet minimum qualifications will be required to provide a copy of their transcripts (official or unofficial) during the selection.
• This announcement closes at 11:59PM on the close date listed.
• The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a LEDS check.
• The successful candidate for this position will be subject to a fingerprint-based background check.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S without a visa sponsorship. (Applicants who require a visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time).
• If you are a current State of Oregon employee, please be sure to apply through your employee Workday profile.
• After you submit your application, you will have additional tasks to complete in Workday. Please continue to check your Workday account throughout the recruitment process.
• A Classification and Compensation analyst will review the relevant experience and or educations in the Workday Application of the successful candidate to determine starting wages.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

What We Have to Offer You

Great Benefits- The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage. competitive benefits package. Oregon Job Opportunities : Benefits : State of Oregon

Work Life Balance- 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.

Additional Benefits- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

Career Development - Learn new skills, Career Growth Opportunities, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging. With Oregon Military Department, you will feel excited about the work you do and feel valued for your contribution and collaboration.

Our Team- The Oregon Military Department is a team of diverse, dedicated, and collaborative individuals that work together to support our states Army and Air National Guard. Visit our agency website: Oregon Military Department : Welcome Page : State of Oregon

Need Assistance?

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at 971-355-3984. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, preemployment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the recruiter or HR team for this job opening.

Veteran Percentage Points

Since the time of the Civil War, Veterans of the Armed Forces have been given some degree of preference in appointments to government jobs. In recognizing the sacrifices made by those serving in the Armed Forces, Congress enacted laws to prevent veterans seeking employment from being penalized because of the time spent in military service. To receive veterans' preference points, when you answer "yes" you are a veteran, you will receive a task from your Workday account requesting you to upload your military documents. Please do NOT attach your military documents to your initial application.

To qualify for 5 points

A copy of your DD214/DD215 showing honorable discharge from active duty.

To qualify for 10 points

A copy of your veterans' disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veterans Affairs showing honorable discharge from active duty and that you have a service-connected disability.

For Transitioning Service-Members

A "working" Copy of your DD215-DD215 (typically Member-4) showing under honorable conditions discharge from active duty within 120 days or Less from Ending Term of Service (ETS) date.

For additional detailed information regarding Veteran Preference Point Laws visit: Oregon Job Opportunities : Veterans : State of Oregon

Contact Information

Shawn Potapoff

971-209-5712

shawn.potapoff@omd.oregon.gov