Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Fertilizer Case Reviewer)

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Agriculture is seeking a Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Fertilizer Case Reviewer) to help support the Fertilizer Program. If you want to support Oregon agriculture and make a difference, apply today. As the Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Fertilizer Case Reviewer) you will review investigation case files for accuracy, clarity, completeness, and legal defensibly to ensure conformance with applicable state and federal regulations. You will draft enforcement documents including civil penalties, stop sale/use/removal orders, detainment, notices of violation, and general enforcement correspondence for use by program management and legal counsel. You will prepare written analyses, case summaries, and recommendations for enforcement actions, including findings, conclusions, and proposed legal strategies. You will provide technical expertise to program staff, regulated entities, other agencies, and the public regarding statutes, rules, regulatory requirements, and compliance expectations. You may develop and recommend program policies or procedures to improve efficiency, and regulatory clarity. This is a full-time permanent in-office position, Monday thru Friday, 8AM to 5PM.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in natural resources.
• 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.
• A Bachelor's degree in a Natural Resource related education.
• A valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to provide a satisfactory alternate mode of transportation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to work with diverse audiences.
• Ability to remain objective and analyze a problem based on a set of criteria before reaching a conclusion.
• Experience working in a regulatory compliance setting.
• Focus on providing excellent service to both internal and external customers.
• Ability or experience mediating conflict or difficult conversations.
• Lived experience may count towards the requested skills.

Responsibilities

• Review investigation case files for accuracy, clarity, completeness, and legal defensibly to ensure conformance with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Draft enforcement documents including civil penalties, stop sale/use/removal orders, detainment, notices of violation, and general enforcement correspondence for use by program management and legal counsel.
• Prepare written analyses, case summaries, and recommendations for enforcement actions, including findings, conclusions, and proposed legal strategies.
• Provide technical expertise to program staff, regulated entities, other agencies, and the public regarding statutes, rules, regulatory requirements, and compliance expectations.
• Develop and recommend program policies or procedures to improve efficiency, and regulatory clarity.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees 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)
• Deferred compensation
• 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