Sherwood DEQ Clean Air Station Manager

Job Description:

Are you interested in applying your operations leadership skills to protecting and enhancing Oregon’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to be a workplace where we share our authentic identities, while advancing our individual professional goals, and while collaborating to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations. We celebrate and appreciate diversity, champion equity, and treat each other with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical or mental disability.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 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 preferred qualification. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.

Opportunity:

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) currently has a full-time opportunity for a Sherwood DEQ Clean Air Station Manager (Business Operations Supervisor 2) in Sherwood, Oregon. This position is limited duration through June 30, 2027, and may be extended or made permanent pending Budget and Legislature approval. This posting may be used to fill other DEQ Clean Air Station Manager positions.

The Agency:

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the primary regulatory agency of the government of the U.S. State of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the state's natural resources. At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water. Here is a video about DEQ: https://youtu.be/E-Cs6M9AAlU

The Division:

Affecting close to half the population of the State of Oregon, the Vehicle Inspection Program (VIP) is one of the signature programs of the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). DEQ’s mission is to be a leader in restoring, maintaining, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, water, and land. VIP is responsible for ensuring over 1 million vehicles in the Portland and Medford areas have well-maintained emission control systems, and VIP plays a significant role in the Ozone SIP, air toxics reductions, and implementation of Oregon’s low emissions vehicle program for reducing greenhouse gases. Within its testing boundaries, the VIP program is responsible for about 2/3 of vehicle registrations and VIN inspections for the Department of Motor Vehicles. VIP staff count for 1/6 of the entire Agency staff.

The Vehicle Inspection Program (VIP) is comprised of seven clean air stations, a Technical Center, self-service testing, self-testing fleets, mobile testing, remote testing, and a program to recognize specific certified auto repair shops. The program operates with a budget of approximately $25 million biannually. As a result of the large number of Oregonians required to have their vehicle inspected, the program continues to have a high public, legislative, and media profile.

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What you will do!

As a State supervisory manager, you will be expected to develop proficiency in, as well as model to others, these competencies: Proactive communication, Innovation, Intentional Engagement, Mentoring & Developing Others, Stewardship, and Business Acumen. 

These competencies are demonstrated by:

• Ensuring staff are supported and have the tools, learning, and equipment necessary to perform their duties.
• Coaching, mentoring, and motivating staff; meeting regularly with staff to provide leadership, guidance, and feedback, and to encourage skill development and career growth.
• Setting clear work objectives, goals, and expectations for staff; evaluating performance and addressing performance in a timely manner.
• Building team cohesion; encouraging collaboration and ensuring staff are cross-trained.

You will provide managerial direction and administrative responsibility, under the direction of the VIP Program Manager, for the Sherwood Clean Air Station, including the health and safety of its staff, the integrity of its function, and the safeguarding of its operation 24 hours, 7 days per week.

You will support Oregon’s clean air program in accordance with federal and state law, and agency policy and procedure by overseeing the Sherwood Clean Air Station. You will serve on the 8-member VIP Management Team. Along with other members of the VIP management team, you will make recommendations to the VIP program manager that shape overall program policies, procedures, and strategic planning on program issues, including providing information, perspectives and recommendations on difficult and complex operational decisions.

Desired Attributes/Skills:

If you have these qualities, let us know! Candidates who are most competitive will reflect the following:

• Demonstrated or lived experience and personal commitment to building, promoting, and sustaining an equitable and inclusive culture that appreciates diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
• Experience fostering teamwork including coaching, mentoring, and motivating employees and developing an atmosphere where all team members feel empowered to contribute.
• Experience managing in a union environment.
• Experience managing day-to-day operations of a customer-facing organization (e.g. retail, service industry, or other similar external customer service operation).
• Experience with conducting and documenting workplace investigations related to accidents and other workplace incidents.
• Experience supporting both technical and interpersonal customer concerns, including the development of solutions that involve multiple teams and/or agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

4 years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience OR 1 year of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

What’s in it for you!

DEQ cares deeply about employee wellness and benefits. You will receive a comprehensive, competitive, and affordable benefits, leave, and wellness package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 hours of vacation per month, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• 8 hours of sick leave per month, eligible to be used as accrued
• 24 hours of personal business leave per fiscal year, eligible to be used after 6 months of service
• Optional life insurance packages
• Flexible spending accounts
• Membership in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Optional deferred compensation retirement program
• Opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
• Continuous growth and development opportunities
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• A healthy work/life balance, including flexible schedules and hybrid work options for many positions

This is a full-time, management service supervisory position.

This position is limited duration through June 30, 2027, and may be extended or made permanent pending Budget and Legislature approval.

Working Conditions:

DEQ believes in a diverse and inclusive work environment. All employees are expected to contribute to a work environment that collectively values and benefits from respecting its diversity and promotes a culture of inclusiveness.  Work is performed from the Sherwood Clean Air Station, which is a combination of a professional office setting and vehicle testing lanes with multiple demands on time. This position requires occasional travel on official State business for meetings, conferences and trainings. Some overnight stays may be required. Working at the Clean Air Station will include adverse weather conditions; exposure to pollutants, chemicals, water, fumes, and/or airborne contaminants; fall or tripping hazards; climbing of stairs; kneeling; crouching; and substantial walking.

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Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect opportunity to highlight your interest in the position and showcase your amazing skills and experience. Candidates whose training and/or experience most closely match the requirements and needs of the position and who attach all necessary documents will be eligible for an interview. Submissions will be screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.). Please make sure your attributes and the minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials.

Veterans Information:

DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans’ preference, please visit Veterans Resources, or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those later.

Equal Pay Analysis:

As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005, the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. Please visit http://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx for more information. Please note: 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% (6% goes to PERS and .95% covers payroll taxes). Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

Work Authorization:

DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Questions/Need Help?

If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact DEQ’s Recruitment Team at jobs@deq.oregon.gov or 503-229-5107. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.