Unclassified
posted 5 months ago
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking a dedicated Harmful Algal Bloom Water Quality Analyst (Natural Resource Specialist 3) to join our team in Portland, Oregon. This full-time position is integral to our mission of protecting and enhancing the quality of Oregon's air, land, and water. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and supportive team focused on maintaining, restoring, and improving the environmental quality of the state. The Water Quality Division plays a critical role in this mission by developing policies, implementation tools, and priorities aimed at improving and protecting water quality in Oregon's waterways. In this role, you will conduct technical analyses of harmful algal blooms (HABs) in Oregon, particularly in freshwater systems. Your responsibilities will include assessing the frequency, magnitude, and extent of HABs, determining contributing factors, and consulting on field and laboratory monitoring activities related to water quality effects linked to HABs. You will be expected to provide comprehensive water quality data analysis, evaluation, and technical modeling of complex environmental data, requiring expertise in statistical analysis, spatial analysis, and other technical skills to characterize and evaluate HABs effectively. Additionally, you will assist senior-level positions with project development, planning, and monitoring plans to support basin assessments and the development of management plans addressing HABs in priority waterbodies. Coordination with the laboratory, regional offices, and other DEQ programs, as well as external communities and interested parties, will also be a key aspect of your role. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are the same, contributing to the preservation and enhancement of Oregon's environment.