NRS3 Resource Assessment Specialist (GIS desired) with DEQ (OR)

Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Resource Assessment Specialist)
CLOSING DATE/TIME:    08/31/17 11:59 PM
SALARY: $50,088.00 - $73,152.00 Annually
EMPLOYER: Oregon Department of Environmental Quality
LOCATION: Hillsboro, Oregon
 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/1830123/
 
 
Description
 
DEQ has an immediate opening for one (1) Natural Resource Specialist 3 - Resource Assessment Specialist. The purpose of this position is to provide complex interdisciplinary data analysis, evaluation and assessment, and technical review of complex environmental data specifically air quality monitoring data requiring GIS, R, and other technical expertise to develop reports and products for the purpose of solving difficult natural resource problems. This position works as part of the assessment team at the laboratory. The person in this position is responsible for writing reports and producing web products and other information for DEQ, the public, other state agencies such as Oregon Health Authority, Oregon Department of Agriculture, and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife as well as tribal governments, EPA and other stakeholders such as watershed councils and citizen groups. These projects mainly focus on air reporting but may include water quality data analysis. This position is responsible for coordination with headquarters, laboratory monitoring & analytical staff, regional offices, other state agencies, and external stakeholders. This position requires cross program and interagency coordination and communication. This position works in support of agency's water and air programs.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
 
Data Review and Analysis

• Analyzes quarterly and yearly air toxics data to identify trends, benchmark exceedances, and makes recommendations to facilitate improvements in general air quality
• Independently determines appropriate statistical analyses to evaluate environmental (water and air) data and uses this evaluation in the reporting of the data
• Uses data kriging and other spatial analysis techniques in GIS and R to spatially model data including air data
• Analyzes data to identify air quality, contaminants of concern, levels and extent of contamination to determine ambient conditions, trending and cause/effect relationships
• Independently researches and suggests new ways to analyze data in support of project goals

 
Reports & Data Display

• Writes technical reports in support of agency programs and for submittal to EPA including the air toxics reports and other assessments
• Leads assessment team in data review and reporting on air toxics data including federal reporting and public reporting
• Communicates complex technical information to internal staff, DEQ management, policy makers and the public
• Supports regional and headquarters staff by providing technical review of data and reports that may support agency permit action or policy action

 
Technical Assistance

• Presents complex information to the public, internal stakeholders, and other state and federal agencies.
• Serves as project manager for special sampling projects

 
Minimum Qualifications - To be considered a qualified applicant you must meet the following criteria:
 
Three years of experience performing studies, research, resource management, compliance investigations or other activities in a Natural Resource or Environmental field related to the position.  At least one year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities;
 
AND
 
A Bachelor's degree in Natural Resources or Environmental or Earth Science or a closely-related field; OR three additional years of experience performing studies, research, or resource management activities in an environmental field with work closely related to that described in the position.
 

• A Master's degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science or a closely-related field will substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
• A Doctorate degree in Natural Resources, Environmental Science or a closely-related field will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
• NOTE: To receive credit for all required/related coursework, a photocopy of transcripts is required.

 
Requested Skills - Preference may be given to applicants who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in the following areas:

• Experience with R and / or other statistical software for environmental data processing and data kriging.
• Excellent overall computer skills with expanded knowledge of Excel and / or Access.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience working with geographic information or geo-referenced data including experience using GPS, GIS, maps, or other sources to track and communicate location information.
• Experience applying quality control information to define the quality of measurements or data.
• Skill interpreting and communicating complex technical natural resource information to a variety of audiences.
• Skill and experience writing complex technical reports that include analyses, recommendations, and conclusions about natural resource data.
• Experience reviewing, interpreting, and analyzing complex environmental data including toxic contaminants in air, land, and water.

 
To apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon