Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Rebate Coordinator (Program Analyst 3)

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The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has an exciting, full-time opportunity available for a Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Rebate Coordinator (Program Analyst 3) in Portland, Oregon.

This position will be limited duration for 3.5 years with the potential of being extended or made permanent pending Budget and Legislature approval.

Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. This position is part of the Transportation Strategies Section within the Air Quality Division at Headquarters. The Transportation Strategies Section develops policies, programs, rules, guidance, and legislative concepts to achieve the Agency’s air quality protection goals to meet requirements of the federal Clean Air Act and Oregon’s ambitions to be a leader among states in mitigating air and climate pollution to improve the health and vitality or Oregon. A key function of this section is the development of transportation related reduction strategies needed to protect public health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to meet the statewide goals. These strategies address a broad array of transportation related emissions sources that contribute significantly to air quality degradation and public health risk.

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What you will do!

You will direct project work on the statewide Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle (ZERO Fleets) Rebate Program and oversee its implementation. You will develop policies, rules, and legislative concepts to improve the program, and set program standards. You will oversee DEQ’s contractor in the development and implementation of the rebate program, including contractor evaluation for compliance with contract standards, and you will perform contract standards development and amendments as needed. In addition, you will be implementing this program as part of Oregon’s Climate Equity and Resilience through Action (CERTA) Grant through administration of the ZERO Fleets Rebate program. This includes tracking performance of the program and fulfilling any federal grant reporting requirements. You will serve as the agency’s technical expert for the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Rebate Program and assist other air quality planners and program analysts in responding to legislative and media inquiries. You will also develop program improvements for management consideration.

What’s in it for you!

You will get the opportunity to protect the public and the environment by funding water quality improvement projects. You will also get to collaborate with dedicated co-workers in an organization that is continuously changing and improving. You will have the opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! 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). If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!

This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.

This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s degree in a business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, environmental sciences or natural resources, or a related degree, AND 4 years of experience coordinating or administering a program (an equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable).

Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following attributes and skills:

• 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.
• 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 in providing technical assistance to industry, public, and governmental agencies on environmental laws, procedures, and issues
• Project management experience, including development, implementation, and evaluation; experience developing program performance metrics.
• Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and businesses.
• Demonstrated ability to collaboratively develop, lead, and evaluate programs; experience conducting in-depth evaluations of program operations, conducting research, and adapting or creating new procedures to solve program issues and meet program goals; ability to work creatively to find solutions; previous experience as a project leader.
• 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.
• Experience with contract and contractor oversight, management, and auditing.
• Experience with medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including Zero-Emission Vehicles, their technology and the current vehicles available.
• Demonstrated experience implementing a program, and in particular, an incentive-based program.
• Experience analyzing data, including financial information, to oversee implementation of a program.

Working Conditions:

DEQ believes in a diverse and inclusive work environment. All employees are expected to contribute to a work environment that collectively values and benefits from respecting its diversity and promotes a culture of inclusiveness.

This position will be based out of DEQ’s Headquarters office in Portland, 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 (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and cell phone) 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 occasional statewide and/or interstate travel to attend meetings, trainings, public hearings, conferences, and seminars, some of which may involve extended work hours, overnight stays, and/or weekend work.

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Please Note: In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the “What are we looking for?” section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.

Veterans Information:

DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans’ preference, please visit Veterans Resources, or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those at a later time.

Equal Pay Analysis:

As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005, the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. Please visit http://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx for more information. Please note: the salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95% (6% goes to PERS and .95% covers payroll taxes). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

Work Authorization:

DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact DEQ’s Recruitment Team at jobs@deq.oregon.gov or 503-229-5107. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.