From: STAPLETON Isaak * ODA <Isaak.STAPLETON@oda.oregon.gov>
Date: Friday, March 7, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Subject: State of Oregon Job Alert Notification, Water Quality Compliance Program Manager

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Good afternoon,

Just passing along this recruitment announcement for the Water Quality Compliance Manager position (AKA CAFO Program Manager) which opened today. Details below. If you could please share within your networks, it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Isaak Stapleton, Division Director
Oregon Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources
635 Capitol St NE, Salem, OR 97301-2532
CELL: 503.931.5608 | WEB: Oregon.gov/ODA

Pronouns: he/him

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Hello,

The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is currently recruiting for a Water Quality Compliance Program Manager located in Salem Oregon. The mission of ODA is to safeguard Oregon's agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through assistance, compliance, and market support. We embody our mission through the core values of being approachable, Genuine, Growth-oriented, Inclusive, Experts, and Sustainable for a resilient tomorrow for generation to come. Learn more about what we do here!

As the Water Quality Compliance Program Manager, you will serve as the program leader and manager for the Confined Animal Feeding Operation & Fertilizer programs. This includes particular emphasis on overseeing the program's compliance inspections and enforcement work for the protection or water quality and the states natural resources.

This position is responsible for:

Managing the daily activities of the CAFO and Fertilizer programs by providing guidance to ensure that overall program area goals and objectives are being met.
Ensure compliance with existing regulations, development, and implementation of procedures and guidelines for efficient and effective service delivery.
Work closely with the agriculture industry, the environmental community, and with members of the CAFO Advisory Committee and its technical advisors.
Assist in the preparation of the department budgets by preparing program and project specific budgets and administers budgetary controls.

The Water Quality Compliance Program Manager is a permanent full-time position, located in Salem, Oregon and is a Management Service – Supervisory position and is not represented by a union. Candidates may have the option to work a limited hybrid schedule based on agency needs. This position is not eligible for full time remote work.

Click here to view a full description of this position.

What we’re looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience in environmental water quality compliance.

Two years of related experience and a Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Sciences, or related field.

Must have a current and valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Desired attributes:

Experience in agriculture, animal science, environmental science, hydrology, and environmental compliance, with a particular focus on Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) and have experience analyzing and interpreting environmental data.
Experience supervising teams of 10 or more staff providing leadership to effectively influence and engage remote, hybrid and in-office workers, using a continuous improvement and DEIB supportive mindset.
Experience in environmental compliance inspection and enforcement actions.
Familiarity with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Wastewater Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) permits
Bilingual in Spanish.

Projected Recruitment Timeline

Recruitment Closes: April 6, 2025
1st Round of Interviews: Week of Month 14th
2nd Round of Interviews: TBD
Anticipated Start Date: TBD

*These dates are approximate and may change. *

How to apply:

To apply visit this link
Required: Attach a cover letter and a resume to your application. Please show us how you meet the qualifications and requested skills in your cover letter and resume. Applications without both requested documents attached will not move forward in the recruitment process.
Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your account for pending questions and tasks such as declaring Veterans' Points and attaching supporting.
Current state employees – please apply through your employee Workday account.

At the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA), employees work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with ensuring healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection and certification, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What’s in it for you.

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. 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. More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the desired attributes. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, please contact our human resources department to discuss your application.

Additional Information:

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.

United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact mail to: oda.recruitment@oda.oregon.gov or call 503-986-4584.