Medium and Heavy Duty Grants and Fleet Support Analyst (Program Analyst 2)

State of Oregon • Portland, OR

4d • $5,453 - $8,345 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a full-time Medium and Heavy Duty Grants and Fleet Support Analyst (Program Analyst 2) in Portland, Oregon. This is a limited duration position for 2 years, with the potential for extension or permanency. DEQ is dedicated to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment that embraces diversity, fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The agency's mission is to protect and improve Oregon's environmental quality. The Air Quality Division, specifically the Transportation Strategies Section, focuses on developing policies and programs to mitigate air and climate pollution. This position is crucial for overseeing and administering emission reduction grants, including the Oregon Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Fund, EPA’s Climate Equity Resilience Through Action (CERTA) grant, the Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle (CHDV) grant, and the federal Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant. The goal of these funds is to reduce emissions from medium and heavy-duty diesel engines.

Requirements

• 5 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Experience analyzing data and financial information to oversee implementation of various aspects of a program, such as diesel emission mitigation project evaluation and verification.
• Experience working with medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets, including providing technical assistance and support related to fleet transition planning, vehicle electrification, charging infrastructure considerations, operational impacts, and funding or incentive opportunity identification to support cleaner vehicle adoption.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating meetings and building and fostering relationships with a diverse group of partners including managers and colleagues, interested parties, communities, organizations, regulated entities, and businesses, particularly those focused on transportation issues; skill in conflict resolution, negotiation, and collaboration.
• 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 project management processes and best practices; demonstrated experience managing complex projects including organizing, planning, tracking deadlines, identifying potential problems, recommending solutions, and coordinating work of others.
• Experience conducting in-depth evaluations of program operations, conducting research, and adapting or creating new procedures to solve program issues.
• Highly motivated; a willingness to take initiative; ability to work creatively to find solutions; innovative; and excellent problem-solving skills involving detailed thinking for solving complex issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide clear, concise, and compelling communication of policy, program, or technical information tailored to the needs of diverse audiences; skill in writing and presenting clear and concise program briefs or reports that include analyses, recommendations, and conclusions to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of Oregon’s Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Mitigation Fund, the CERTA Clean Trucks grant, the Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle (CHDV) grant, and the federal Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant.
• Support the Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Grants and Incentives team in day-to-day operations, including grant administration, project tracking, and interested party coordination.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to eligible fund recipients, particularly fleet owners and operators.
• Support fleet transition planning and implementation, including helping fleets evaluate and plan for the transition to cleaner diesel and zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) technologies.
• Evaluate and approve (or reject) diesel mitigation projects.
• Monitor and evaluate program progress to ensure grant funded projects meet emissions reductions, timelines, and agency goals.
• Track key metrics, collect and analyze program data, assist in program communications, and develop reports for the program.
• Ensure adherence to DEQ contracting, reporting, and other fiduciary policies governing the management of state and federal grant funds.

Benefits

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level