Natural Resource Specialist 4

State of Oregon • Salem, OR

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position. The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Natural Resources Specialist 4 (NEPA/Cultural Resources Manager). This is a permanent full-time state position located in Salem, Oregon. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees’ (AFSCME) union. NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD. What You Will be Doing The primary purpose of this position is to implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as applicable, for all Agency actions and activities that are federally supported throughout the state; develop, maintain, implement, and enforce cultural, historic, and archeological resource protection programs at agency facilities and military training areas; manage agency Native American Tribal Consultation and "Government-toGovernment Relations" efforts; write environmental documents and/or cultural resource management plans; write agency environmental protection regulations and guidance; prepare requests for resource protection permits; and represent the Division at meetings with federal and state regulatory agencies, National Guard Bureau, and other agency directorates and personnel. The employee is required to be an expert in Cultural, Historical, and Archaeological Resources Management, National Environmental Policy Act Compliance, and Native American Consultation. Note: Working knowledge and familiarization of applicable State statutes and administrative rules pertaining to Cultural Resources will be important. Working Conditions Incumbent works in a politically sensitive setting, under own initiative and the supervision of the Environmental Program Manager. Frequent coordination with supervisor is mandatory to ensure program initiatives and efforts are aligned to agency mission strategies and execution. Extra hours are often required, as is frequent overnight travel throughout the state. Work is often conducted in a field environment or at agency facilities, with possible inclement weather conditions, the presence of environmental, safety, and occupational health hazards, loud noises, hazardous chemicals, and the presence of air contaminants. Incumbent is required to participate in NGB-sponsored training and workshops to ensure an understanding of applicable policy and to meet operational requirements. Out of state travel is often necessary to meet this need. Note: The position will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule per agency policy once training is complete.

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience in Anthropology, Archaeology, Geology, or related field. At least one (1) year of the experience must be at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.
• A bachelor's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology Geology or related field, or three (3) additional years of related (pertinent) experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to analyze regulations and determine compliance status of Agency and Division actions.
• Substantial experience in developing and implementing environmental protection and compliance programs.
• Develop rapport and deal effectively with state and federal regulatory agency personnel.
• Prepare written regulations and guidance, prepare lessons and train Agency personnel.
• Must have and maintain a favorable Criminal background History check and be able to obtain and maintain a favorable Department of Defense National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Suitability Determination (T1).
• Must be able to obtain Qualified Archaeologist status per ORS 390.235(6)(b) within six (6) months of employment from the Oregon State Historic Preservation Office.
• Meet the Secretary of Interior Standards for History, Archaeology, Architectural History, or Architecture.
• Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with OMD Drug/Alcohol CPM’s, Policies, and the Statewide Drug Free Workplace Policy 50-000-01.

Nice To Haves

• A master's degree in Anthropology, Archaeology Geology or related field will substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
• A Doctorate degree in Anthropology, Archaeology Geology or related field will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), as applicable, for all Agency actions and activities that are federally supported throughout the state
• develop, maintain, implement, and enforce cultural, historic, and archeological resource protection programs at agency facilities and military training areas
• manage agency Native American Tribal Consultation and "Government-toGovernment Relations" efforts
• write environmental documents and/or cultural resource management plans
• write agency environmental protection regulations and guidance
• prepare requests for resource protection permits
• represent the Division at meetings with federal and state regulatory agencies, National Guard Bureau, and other agency directorates and personnel

Benefits

• Great Benefits- The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
• Work Life Balance- 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• Additional Benefits- In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Career Development - Learn new skills, Career Growth Opportunities, Great Team Environment, and a sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

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