WORKING AT THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

At the Oregon Department of Energy, we're helping shape the state's energy future. Our team is dedicated to keeping Oregon on the leading edge of renewable energy and efficiency while supporting energy innovation, investment, equity, and resilience. From helping Oregonians save energy at home; to overseeing the state's interests in the world's largest environmental cleanup at the Hanford nuclear site in Washington, our work is challenging, rewarding, and diverse. We work with developers and communities on proposed energy facilities, with schools and manufacturers looking to save energy and money, and with other agencies and stakeholders on meeting the challenges of climate change. Oregon is one of the most energy-efficient states in the country, routinely landing near the top of annual national rankings. ODOE is committed to helping Oregon remain an energy leader, and that starts with hiring engaged team members ready to deliver for all Oregonians.

The Energy Facility Siting Division works with energy facility developers, companies operating energy facilities, local jurisdictions, other state agencies, tribal governments, and other stakeholders across Oregon to meet the State’s energy infrastructure and demand needs. The Division’s work ensures that large energy facilities, transmission lines, and natural gas pipelines proposed or built in Oregon meet state siting standards. The development of new technologies and investments in renewable energy generation has led to growth in energy siting and made this work a high priority for the Department.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

The purpose of this position is to review site certificate applications and site certificate amendment requests and make recommendations on compliance with Oregon’s energy facility siting rules and regulations to the Energy Facility Siting Council.

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, please review the position description by clicking here.

This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. The incumbent will be expected to be physically at the central workplace located at 550 Capitol St. NE in Salem, Oregon on Tuesdays. The incumbent will also be expected to work at the central workplace for pre-scheduled in-person all-staff meetings. The position may also be required to work at the central workplace on a more frequent basis with advance notice, as needed.

This position will also require the incumbent to travel to meetings across the state of Oregon.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

You will be a member of a diverse team built on collaboration and support.

We offer full medical, vision, and dental benefits with paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year.

This is a full-time, classified service position that is not represented by a union.

Note: this position will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase of 6.55% which is not reflected in the salary listed in this posting. The effective date of the increase is January 1, 2025, for February 1, 2025 paychecks.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, planning, public policy or a closely related field, AND Four years of professional-level work experience in science, engineering, environmental impact analysis, energy regulation, regulatory permitting, planning, or public policy analysis.

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• Seven years of work experience in any of the above fields; four of which must have been at the professional level. A Master’s degree in a field relevant to the position will substitute for one year of the professional level work experience. A Doctorate or Juris Doctorate in a field relevant to the position will substitute for two years of the professional level work experience.

The most successful candidate will also have the following skills, experience, and background:

• Experience in, or assisting in the review, evaluation, and analysis of technical documents, such as application materials, environmental studies, and regulatory compliance reports, including providing and receiving feedback.
• Proficiency in preparing findings and conclusions that meet legal and regulatory standards, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and alignment with siting rules and standards.
• Background in supporting the development of policies, rules, and procedures in alignment with organizational or regulatory goals.
• Experience analyzing legislative impacts and providing recommendations for policy modification, including the development of new rules when necessary.
• Proven ability to represent an organization at public meetings as a technical expert.
• Skilled in presenting complex technical data clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color are less likely to apply for positions unless they believe they meet all the desired attributes. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the position. We strongly encourage candidates to apply, even those who might not believe they possess every one of the desired attributes. Applicants who most closely exhibit the desired attributes will be invited to continue in the application process.