Water Quality Compliance Program Manager (Compliance And Regulatory Manager 1)

Description

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is looking to hire a Water Quality Compliance Program Manager (Compliance and Regulatory Manager 1).

What you'll be doing:

The Water Quality Compliance Program Manager's primary purpose is to serve as the program leader and manager for the Confined Animal Feeding Operation & Fertilizer programs to ensure a high degree of professionalism and service that meet the mission of the individual programs and to ensure that the mission, core values and strategic plan for the agency are achieved. This position has particular emphasis on overseeing the program's compliance inspections and enforcement work for the protection or water quality and the states natural resources.

This position is responsible for:

• Coordinating and assigning the daily activities of the CAFO and Fertilizer programs and will provide guidance to ensure that overall program area goals and objectives are being met and will monitor and track activities and results.

• Ensure compliance with existing regulations and development and implementation of procedures and guidelines for efficient and effective service delivery, working closely with the agriculture industry, the environmental community, and with members of the CAFO Advisory Committee and its technical advisors.

• Assists in the preparation of the department budgets by preparing program and project specific budgets and administers budgetary controls.

Our Water Quality Compliance Program Manager is a permanent full-time position, located in Salem, Oregon and is a Management Service - Supervisory position and is not represented by a union. Candidates may have the option to work a hybrid schedule based on agency needs.

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What we're looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of lead work, management experience in environmental compliance or related field.

OR

• Two years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in related to agriculture or environmental science.

• Must be a Certified Professional Agronomist, or Certified Crop Advisor, or equivalent certificate, or have the ability to become certified within 6 months of accepting the position.

• Must have a current and valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Desired attributes:

• Possess in-depth knowledge of Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) regulations, permits, and best management practices (BMPs), including nutrient management, waste handling, and pollution control technologies specific to CAFOs. They should be familiar with groundwater and surface water protection measures related to agricultural operations and have the ability to analyze and interpret environmental data.

• Candidates should possess significant experience in agriculture, animal science, environmental science, hydrology, and environmental compliance, with a particular focus on Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs).

• Candidates should have a thorough understanding of fertilizer chemistry, regulations, and industry standards. They should be knowledgeable about the registration and labeling requirements for fertilizers, including nutrient content analysis.

• Experience leading a distributed organization of remote, hybrid and in-office workers, demonstrating ability to engage and lead all employees where they are at, using a continuous improvement and DEIB supportive mindset.

• Collaborative, transparent style with strong communication skills and abilities. Adept at anticipating change, knowing when to pivot, and how to engage employees effectively with understanding the way to achieve goals. Transformational leadership experience and demonstrated ability to effectively influence and engage others.

• Must be a Certified Professional Agronomist, or Certified Crop Advisor, or equivalent certificate, or have the ability to become certified within 6 months of accepting the position.

• Bilingual is a bonus.

Projected Recruitment Timeline

• Recruitment Closes: July 7, 2024

• 1st Round of Interviews: Week of July 15th

• 2nd Round of Interviews: TBD

• Anticipated Start Date: TBD

• These dates are approximate and may change.

How to apply:

Required: Attach a cover letter and a resume to your application. Demonstrate how you meet the qualifications and requested skills in your application. Applications without both requested documents attached will not move forward in the recruitment process. Internal candidates please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and include a current copy of your resume and cover letter.

At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Learn more about what we do here!

What's in it for you.

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board.

Additional Information:

• Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.

• Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.

• Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate's professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary range. Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.

NOTE: Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage.

United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact mail to: oda.recruitment@oda.oregon.gov or call 503-986-4584.

Listing Type

Jobs

Categories

Environmental | Government/Public Agency

Position Type

Full Time

Experience Level

Mid Level

Employer Type

Direct Employer

Salary Min

6257

Salary Max

9677

Salary Type

/mo.