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Senior Water Advisor (Natural Resource Specialist 5)

Senior Water Advisor (Natural Resource Specialist 5)

State of OregonBend, OR, US
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Senior Water Advisor (Natural Resource Specialist 5)

The Oregon Water Resources Department is seeking a Senior Water Advisor to make an impact in addressing complex water challenges across Oregon. Are you a passionate and experienced senior level natural resources professional with a proven track record in equity focused high level collaboration and coordination to address sensitive and critical statewide issues? If so, we invite you to consider joining our team. Help us advance our mission of promoting and practicing responsible water management across Oregon!

Working Title : Senior Water Advisor

Classification : Natural Resource Specialist 5

Position Type : Permanent, Full Time

Representation : SEIU Represented

FLSA Status : Exempt, not eligible for overtime or compensatory time, may be eligible for straight time with manager permission and based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Monthly Compensation : The monthly salary range before PERS

  • will be $6,736-$10,345 | after PERS
  • will be $7,206-$11,065.

Work Location and Remote Work Options : This position is focused on basin issues in Eastern Oregon and is expected to meet in-person with partners, community members, government agencies, and tribal partners on a regular basis in that region. Travel to Salem for staff meetings or other business needs will also be required.

The central work location may be any of our regional offices located throughout the state, or other viable location as determined by the department. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates moving to a location within reasonable commuting distance to Bend, Baker City, Pendleton, or Klamath Falls.

This position is eligible for hybrid remote / office work. A remote work agreement may be established between the successful candidate and the supervisor.

This job announcement deadline is set to close on Sunday, August 31st at 11 : 59 p.m. PST, but this deadline may be extended to allow for additional qualified candidates to apply.

The Oregon Water Resources Department is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians. We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment. We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change. We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our Vision

The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.

Our Mission

The Department's mission is to serve the public by practicing and promoting responsible water management through two key goals :

  • To directly address Oregon's water supply needs
  • To restore and protect streamflows and watersheds in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's ecosystems, economy, and quality of life

    • Core Values

  • Integrity We are accountable for all that we do. We act with honesty and promote transparency.
  • Service We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources.
  • Technical Excellence We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise.
  • Teamwork We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve.
  • Forward-Looking We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow.

    • About our Team

    The Planning, Collaboration, and Investments (PCI) Division builds partnerships and incentivizes Oregonians to pursue integrated and innovative solutions for complex water challenges and an uncertain water future. The team works in support of the Department's mission through adaptive planning, cooperative partnerships, strategic investments, accessible information, and effective coordination.

    About the Position

    As a Senior Water Advisor, you will lead Department efforts in pursuit of solutions to complex water management challenges in coordination with other Department staff and various interests (i.e., tribes, stakeholder groups, communities, state / federal agencies, the public, etc.). This position will focus on complex water issues in Eastern Oregon and may work on priority issues in other areas of the state. You will be a critical and valued member of the Planning, Collaboration, and Investments Division.

    As water scarcity and uncertainty increase, the State of Oregon must work with partners to find ways to address complex water management challenges and meet both instream and out of steam needs. As an agency expert in negotiating a path forward on water solutions, you will :

  • Develop recommendations, pursue water management solutions, negotiate on behalf of the agency, and manage projects on highly contentious or complicated aspects of water management in the assigned basin(s).
  • Formulate and execute work plans for basin or agency priority project(s) and basins in a way that is transparent, inclusive, and professional and ensures strong coordination across agency sections and with external partners.
  • Collaborate with tribes, state / federal agencies, various stakeholder interests, and the public and use conflict resolution techniques to make meaningful progress on various projects that help achieve the agencys mission.
  • Be a basin-focused project lead and representative for WRD, creating trust and relationships with local resources while ensuring that proposed solutions are in line with Oregon Water Law, the Department Strategic Plan and Integrated Water Resources Strategy.
  • Coordinate with other Divisions and Sections within the Department to meet project goals, timelines and maintain effective lines of communication.
  • Engage with and build trust and relationships with those who live, work, or have an interest in the areas of the state in which you work.

    • Minimum Qualifications

    Six years of experience in a natural resource program area. At least one 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; AND a Bachelors degree in a natural resource area;

    OR three additional years of related experience.

    A Masters degree in a natural resource area will substitute for up to one year of the required experience. A Doctorate degree in a natural resource area will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

    Related experience may include :

  • natural resources with a focus in environmental management and environmental justice
  • public and non-profit administration
  • regulatory compliance
  • project and portfolio management,
  • leading a team in a statewide natural resources project
  • organizational and strategic development
  • developing policy solutions, which includes implementing complex conceptual policy decisions or legislation at a federal and / or state level
  • this is not an all-inclusive list.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Diplomacy and conflict resolution You must be able to listen to and communicate with various parties on contentious issues, building and maintaining solid relationships. When tensions are high or opposing parties seem to have reached an impasse, you can employ conflict management techniques to facilitate resolution. Experience negotiating successfully on complex natural resource management topics is highly desired.
  • Understanding of western water law and water management A working understanding of water law and science is critical to understanding the complex legal, regulatory, and technical aspects of projects and programs, such as negotiation of tribal water rights settlements.
  • Critical thinking skills You have the ability to identify connections and generate ideas for navigating complex problems, evaluating the benefits and risks associated with different courses of action.
  • Equity and environmental justice You are informed and engaged with issues of equity and environmental justice and seek to continue to learn and grow in these areas.
  • Excellent organization skills You can keep track of project progress, timelines, deadlines, and deliverables, while also coordinating with project partners.
  • Self-starter and team player You possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to move projects forward.
  • Effective communication You are able to communicate with a wide variety of audiences and be able to accurately understand, distill, and convey highly technical and complex information (law, policy, and science).

    • We are most interested in finding the most qualified candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Paid and unpaid experience may count towards the preferred qualifications. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the preferred qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.

    Working Conditions

    This position is focused on basin issues in Eastern Oregon and is expected to

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