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Environmental Analyst Or Senior Environmental Analyst

The City of Springfield is seeking to fill an Environmental Analyst or Senior Environmental Analyst position in the Environmental Services Division (ESD) of the Development and Public Works Department. This position is housed in the Regulatory Services program in the Planning & Policy Support section, and works on a wide variety of projects in support of the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (MWMC) and associated regional wastewater programs. It is expected that the person filling this position will have the ability to analyze and interpret complex policies and financial and technical data. Advanced communications skills are required. This position requires broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to legal, legislative, and regulatory issues, contracting and procurement, grant writing and administration, utility management, planning, and policies, the federal Clean Water Act, intergovernmental coordination, and inter-agency and partnership collaboration.

Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregon's Pay Equity Act. Grades: C42- C43 Environmental Analyst (C42): $69,955- $104,932 Senior Environmental Analyst (C43): $75,013- $112,520.

Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a free, on-site health and wellness center. Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee's Retirement (PERS). Relocation reimbursement for actual costs up to $5,000 may be available if incumbent is relocating greater than 100 miles.

The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. Such a way to meet minimum qualifications could include:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of environmental policy and management, public administration, business administration, water resources, or other environmental science or a closely related field, and;
• 2-5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: regulatory analysis and compliance, environmental management, grant writing, utility administration, and policy analysis (Environmental Analyst);
• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience encompassing all the duties of the Environmental Analyst as well as developing projects and leading technical activities that require advanced knowledge and complex decision-making (Senior Environmental Analyst);

Preferences may be given for knowledge and experience:

• Advanced familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word, especially ability to build, manage, and interpret sophisticated spreadsheet data
• Experience in city, county, state, or federal level policy issues
• Experience in governmental accounting
• Knowledge of public infrastructure funding
• Understanding of wastewater processes, and utility management

A valid Oregon Driver's License at time of appointment is required.

The selection process will include: reference checks and criminal background check. All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran's Preference in Public Employment Law.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.