Operations and Policy Analyst 3

Initial Posting Date:

03/24/2025

Application Deadline:

04/07/2025

Agency:

Department of Fish and Wildlife

Salary Range:

$6,123 - $9,409

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Operations and Policy Analyst 3 (Environmental Restoration Program Analyst)

Job Description:

Make a Difference in Oregon's Natural Resources! 

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

This permanent, full-time position is with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) located in Salem, Oregon with an option for a hybrid telework agreement to be established over time.

What you will do:

Together with an interagency team, the ODFW Environmental Restoration Program Analyst will support implementation of a new area of responsibility for the state related to the Environmental Restoration Fund and its associated Council, which were created through legislation (SB 1561; 2024) and as an outcome of the State of Oregon vs. Monsanto Settlement Agreement. The Environmental Restoration Fund is intended to supplement efforts by recognized tribal governments, executive branch agencies and disproportionately impacted communities for environmental remediation or restitutionary projects or purposes having a nexus with environmental harms to air, water, soil or other natural resources or human health caused by environmental contamination, particularly the presence of PCBs.

The ODFW Environmental Restoration Program Analyst will:

• Coordinate across ODFW Fish, Wildlife, and Habitat Divisions to identify fish and wildlife restoration and monitoring priorities and program needs consistent with the terms of the Monsanto Settlement Agreement and SB 1561 (2024).

• Coordinate across natural resource agencies, tribes, and broader fish and wildlife experts to identify fish and wildlife restoration and monitoring priorities.

• Serve as a member of an interagency team with the Governor’s Natural Resource Office, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) Environmental Restoration Council Program Manager as well as the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) Environmental Cleanup Policy and Rulemaking Coordinator.

• Help support the establishment and implementation of the Environmental Restoration Council and programs, consistent with SB 1561 (2024).

• Prepare ODFW proposals to the Environmental Restoration Council to support agency programs and projects related to restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s land, water, and other natural resources.

• Research current trends in science, policy, rules, and guidance for fish and wildlife habitat restoration, remediation, and fish and wildlife monitoring.

• Analyze and develop budget proposals, policy and rule, guidance, procedures, reports and fact sheets for Environmental Restoration Programs based on science, as well as political and public responses.

For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

Criminal Records/DMV Check
Applicants are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current certified driving record for review to be considered for the position. Be prepared to obtain as soon as possible. You are expected to provide the out-of-state certified driving record before an offer can be made unless extenuating circumstances exist. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.

NOTE: Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work.
OR;
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.

Requested Skills:

• Experience with the concepts and subject matter around fish and wildlife habitat restoration and environmental remediation.

• Experience developing and analyzing policy and rule proposals and recommending action based on science.

• Experience developing and recommending budget packages.

• Experience working with boards and commissions and familiarity with public meetings law and/or advisory board governance.

• Experience developing and maintaining relationships with traditional and non-traditional natural resource partners.

• Experience applying principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice in the development and implementation of programs.

• Experience pursing and leveraging funding opportunities to support natural resource programs and projects.

• Experience tracking, measuring, summarizing and reporting on allocated funds.

• Experience coordinating across natural resource agencies, tribes, and broader fish and wildlife experts to identify fish and wildlife restoration and monitoring priorities. 

Benefits of Joining Our Team

The Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is dedicated to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workforce as we strive to represent and better serve our neighboring communities. Our most important asset is our employees, and each person brings unique, different, and important contributions to the workplace and community we serve. With Oregon’s changing demographics, a workforce that reflects this change will make us stronger and create an opportunity for better decision making.

Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• Get There - Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner.

• Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon.

Application Details and Instructions 

• First time applying to the State of Oregon? Consider utilizing a WorkSource Oregon Resource event!

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline.

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.

• Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process.

• If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please contact the ODFW Human Resources office at 503-947-6051.

Additional Details:

• The employee in this position will be represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and will be subject to all terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement. Pay and benefits on all job listings may change without notice.

• Finalists are subject to both a criminal history and motor vehicles check. Driving is required for all positions. Adverse background and/or driving information may disqualify you from further consideration.

• Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in E-Verify. ODFW is not able to support VISA sponsorships.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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