About the role

Lead program development for seismic stability requirements related to fuel tank facilities at the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality. Focus on environmental safety and regulatory compliance with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Lead program development for fuel tank seismic stability requirements established by Senate Bill 1567 in 2022
Create unprecedented requirements and procedures to prevent extensive loss of life, regional habitat destruction, and collapse of the Oregon economy during the next Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake
Implement a $3,000,000 biennial budget attempting to prevent oil spills totaling over 100,000,000 gallons
Build collaborative partnerships with the regulated community, public interest groups, neighborhood residents and businesses, and partner agencies
Develop new procedures that are compatible with overlapping and sometimes conflicting national, state, and local building codes; industry operating standards; emergency response requirements; environmental justice; and economic expectations
Give authoritative and consultative advice on program content and service delivery

8 years of experience coordinating or administering a program
Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, environmental science, or a closely related field may substitute for 3 of the required years of experience
Master’s degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, environmental science, or a closely related field may substitute for 4 of the required years of experience
Doctorate degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, environmental science, or a closely related field may substitute for 5 of the required years of experience
Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities
Extensive experience with fuel tank seismic stability work
Experience with leading or managing a safety, emergency preparedness, or response program
Experience with operations, audits, or regulation at fuel or chemical handling facilities, particularly above ground storage tanks
Demonstrated experience building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, and businesses
Strong skills in conflict resolution, negotiation, collaboration, and engagement
Proven leadership skills
Highly motivated; a willingness to take initiative; ability to work creatively to find solutions; innovative; and excellent problem-solving skills

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members
paid sick leave
vacation leave
personal leave
11 paid holidays a year
membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)