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| Post Code: D715 |
| Announcement Number: LE080238 |
| Classification Number: C8504 |
| Open: 06/16/2008 |
| Close: 07/14/2008 |
| Location: Salem |
| Availability: Full Time |
NATURAL RESOURCE SPECIALIST 4 |
(Senior Policy Analyst)
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$3,963 - $5,800 MONTHLY
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GENERAL INFORMATION
- This position is with the Department of Energy’s Renewable Energy Division and is located in Salem. The Oregon Department of Energy has approximately 90 employees and is responsible for promoting the efficient use of energy resources, developing an energy supply that is renewable, affordable and reliable, and regulating the transport and cleanup of radioactive waste.
- This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people. The list will be used to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur.
- This is a permanent, full-time position located in Salem. The position receives full fringe benefits. The State of Oregon provides an attractive, cafeteria-style benefit plan that includes employer contributions toward a variety of medical and dental plans covering employees and dependants, participation in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP), and a deferred compensation plan.
- Applicants are subject to a Computerized Criminal History check for a thorough background investigation. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
TO QUALIFY
Your PD 100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications stated in this section. To receive credit, your application form must clearly show that you have:
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Three years of technical or professional experience in regulatory policy or economic analyses of energy, environmental or natural resource issues, AND
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A Bachelor’s degree with major study (30 quarter hours or 20 semester hours) in economics or environmental or physical science; or three additional years of relevant experience. An advanced degree in one of the above areas may substitute for one year of the work experience.
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Preference will be given to those who have experience performing economic analysis of energy policy issues.
In the "Work History" section on your application you must clearly describe your experience in each of the areas listed above. Failure to provide this information may result in eliminating your application from further consideration.
Credits must be from an accredited college or university. A photocopy of your transcripts must be submitted with your application form for the required schooling.
IF YOU QUALIFY, see the HOW TO APPLY section of this announcement.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
The purpose of this position is to provide the highest level of technical, economic and policy expertise to working groups, subcommittees, the Governor’s office and various other public bodies regarding climate change, greenhouse gases and energy. Major duties include:
- Design, conduct, write, and present complex, interdisciplinary studies involving economic, technical, statistical, engineering, scientific or policy analyses. Conduct such studies of the region's electric and natural gas systems and resource development efforts.
- Research energy issues and regulatory policies. Monitor activity and recommend agency participation in federal actions and other governmental proceedings affecting Oregon.
- Evaluate policy issues and proposals related to the environmental, financial, social, and economic impacts of energy use or production. Develop agency responses to utility integrated resource plans (IRPs) and requests for proposals for resources (RFPs).
- Conduct policy, technical, engineering, economic or institutional studies of the region's electric and natural gas systems and resource development programs. This may include computer modeling and data collection, working with the PUC, electric and gas utilities, the Bonneville Power Administration, the NW Power and Conservation Council, ODOT or other organizations. This may also include testifying before PUC and other bodies.
- Write proposals for State policies, legislative proposals, administrative rules, strategies, and programs related to both renewable and fossil fuels. Work with other state agencies to foster renewable energy resource development and to reduce Oregon’s dependence on fossil fuels.
- Develop state, regional and national policies and standards on a greenhouse gas cap and trade system or similar structure and on other areas of energy policy coordination. Identify, quantify and evaluate measures designed to cap and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Provide technical expertise and support for transmission or connectivity solutions. Participate in regional, national and international forums developing greenhouse gas emissions policy and relating to state implementation of emission reduction measures.
- Provide technical assistance to potential developers and accurate information on energy resources to Oregon citizens. Promote Oregon to business and industry associated with renewable energy and/or greenhouse gas reduction/sequestration activities. Such assistance and information may include financing alternatives, market demographics, feasibility assessments and other information needed to encourage efficient use of energy resources and the growth of a sustainable energy business market in the state.
- Write position papers, legislative concepts and testimony, agency backgrounders, and budget narratives that set forth State policies on a wide variety of energy related topics.
- Write letters, memos, and speeches for division heads, the director, and the Governor articulating particular state policies and the relevant supporting analyses.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is conducted in a typical office environment. This position requires frequent in-state travel; primarily day trips to Portland and periodic out-of-state, overnight travel.
EXAM
There is no test for this recruitment. Your experience and training will be reviewed for minimum qualifications. If you meet the “To Qualify” requirements on this announcement, your name will be placed on the list with a code of QLF (qualified).
HOW TO APPLY
You must submit a State of Oregon Employment PD100 Application form. A resume will not substitute for the required application materials. Copies of applications and job announcements can be obtained from:
- the State’s Jobs Page at: www.oregonjobs.org
- local Oregon Employment Department field offices,
- most state agency personnel offices, or
- the Oregon Department of Energy (503) 378-3752.
If you have a disability and need an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, you may call Recruitment Services at (503) 378-2130 or TTY (503) 378-4672 for the hearing impaired. Please be prepared to leave a message describing the alternate format needed.
Send completed application materials to:
Human Resources
Oregon Department of Energy
625 Marion Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-3737
Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the close date and must be complete and legible. We are unable to acknowledge or verify receipt of applications due to the large volume. You may FAX, if necessary, to (503) 373-7806. The Oregon Department of Energy is not responsible for material that is illegible or missing as a result of transmitting by FAX, or that may be lost in the mail.
After your application materials have been reviewed, you will be sent a notice by mail advising: a) if your application was accepted, or b) if your application was not accepted. If you don't agree with the results, you may request a review. Review requests must be submitted in writing and must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice. Additional information cannot be accepted. However, if your application was not accepted and if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application as long as it's received in our office by 5:00 PM on the close date.
The Oregon Department of Energy is
an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer
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