Senior Siting Analyst (Utility & Energy Analyst 3) Hybrid Remote Work Opportunity

State of Oregon•Salem, OR

12d•$6,900 - $10,634•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) is seeking a Senior Siting Analyst to join their Energy Facility Siting Division. This role is crucial in balancing the need for large-scale energy facilities with potential environmental and resource impacts. The division implements policy through interdisciplinary analysis of environmental, regulatory, and technical aspects of proposed energy facilities in an open and inclusive public process to ensure compliance with Oregon’s siting standards. ODOE is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, planning, public policy or a closely related field, AND Four years of professional-level work experience in science, engineering, environmental impact analysis, energy regulation, regulatory permitting, planning, or public policy analysis.
OR Seven years of work experience in any of the above fields; four of which must have been at the professional level.
A Master’s degree in a field relevant to the position will substitute for one year of the professional level work experience.
A Doctorate or Juris Doctorate in a field relevant to the position will substitute for two years of the professional level work experience.
Experience in, or assisting in the review, evaluation, and analysis of technical documents, such as application materials, environmental studies, and regulatory compliance reports, including providing and receiving feedback.
Proficiency in preparing findings and conclusions that meet legal and regulatory standards, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with siting rules and standards.
Background in supporting the development of policies, rules, and procedures in alignment with organizational or regulatory goals.
Experience analyzing legislative impacts and providing recommendations for policy modification, including the development of new rules when necessary.
Proven ability to represent an organization at public meetings as a technical expert.
Skilled in presenting complex technical data clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, both currently and in the future.
Must complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form on the first day of hire to verify work authorization.

Responsibilities

Review site certificate applications and site certificate amendment requests.
Make recommendations on compliance with Oregon’s energy facility siting rules and regulations to the Energy Facility Siting Council.
Analyze technical documents, such as application materials, environmental studies, and regulatory compliance reports.
Prepare findings and conclusions that meet legal and regulatory standards.
Support the development of policies, rules, and procedures.
Analyze legislative impacts and provide recommendations for policy modification.
Represent the organization at public meetings as a technical expert.
Present complex technical data clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.