Senior Air Quality Permit Writer & Inspector (Natural Resource Specialist 4)

Senior Air Quality Permit Writer & Inspector The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is seeking a Senior Air Quality Permit Writer & Inspector (Natural Resource Specialist 4) in Eugene, Medford, or Salem, Oregon. The position is full-time and AFSCME represented. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the primary regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. State of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the state's natural resources. This position sits within the Air Quality Division, which is responsible for protecting the air resources of the state through program planning and development, industrial source control, motor vehicle inspections, and control of other sources of air pollution. The Air Quality Division administers the federal air quality program, by delegation and approval from EPA, and state requirements. You will draft highly complex Title V and ACDP Air Quality permits for industrial, commercial, and municipal air quality sources. Your work will include rigorously analyzing facility operations, drafting and reviewing permits, performing compliance inspections, reviewing and analyzing source emissions data, investigating complaints, and preparing enforcement actions in response to source violation of state and federal rules, regulations, laws, and permit conditions. You will complete complex analyses and evaluations of air pollution issues and work to find solutions to those problems. You will serve as a resource on complex ACDP and Title V permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities. You will interact with and serve as a resource to local governments, regulatory agencies, interested parties, and the public. The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! DEQ cares deeply about employee wellness and 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 11 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). Minimum Qualifications : 7 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field, with at least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities. Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following desired attributes : Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Expert experience and knowledge in source operations, compliance inspection methods, and source permitting, including the ability to correctly interpret and implement NSPS, state NSR / PSD, BACT, MACT, and other requirements and standards. Expert knowledge of Title V and ACDP industrial sources, all applicable state and federal regulations, facility processes, and pollution control equipment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy and technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences; skill in writing and presenting clear and concise reports that include qualitative and quantitative analyses, recommendations, and conclusions to diverse audiences. Experience conducting in depth research and making compliance determinations and moving forward with enforcement processes when appropriate, preferably regarding air quality regulations. Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and businesses. Skill in conflict resolution, negotiation, collaboration, and engagement; strong interpersonal skills with an ability to break down traditional barriers that exist between programs, challenging people to take a coordinated rather than independent perspective. Demonstrated emotional intelligence and capacity to work well in a team environment and with diverse interest parties. Ability to maintain Visible Emissions Certification. This position will be based out of DEQ's Eugene, Medford, or Salem office, however, the successful candidate may be eligible for hybrid work. The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs. DEQ will provide necessary hardware for an employee to successfully work from home. At DEQ sites, you will have access to a workspace, however, it may be shared with other employees. This position requires regular statewide to attend meetings, trainings, public hearings, conferences, and seminars, and to conduct field visits, some of which may involve extended work hours, overnight stays, and / or weekend work. During field visits, there is the potential for exposure to inclement weather, pollutants, chemicals, contaminated soil and water, fumes, and airborne contaminants.

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