Job Description :
The Water Resources Department is seeking a Field Services Administrator! If you are a compassionate and inclusive leader who is looking for a career that allows you to help shape the future of water resources management, and who can inspire innovative solutions, participate in meaningful collaboration, and who thrives on empowering a highly skilled team, then we want to hear from you!
Working Title : Field Services Administrator
Classification : Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 3
Position Type : Permanent, Full Time
Representation : T his is an Executive Service Supervisory position and serves at the pleasure of the Director
FLSA Status : Exempt, Non- Eligible for overtime and compensatory time
Monthly Compens ation : The monthly salary range before PERS* will be $7,599 - $11,752 after PERS* will be $8,126 - $12,569
Work Location : North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Suite A, Salem Oregon 97301 . Accommodations for exceptional candidates may be made to work out of regional offices located in Pendleton, Baker City, Bend, or Medford.
In-state travel each month is required.
Due to the nature of stakeholder engagement for this position, full time remote work is not possible as the position must be available to attend meetings in Salem, Oregon and around the state.
Teleworking and in the office work schedule will be determined upon agreement and approval of supervisor. Hybrid (in the office and at remote work) is generally a standard offering for this position, though subject to supervisor approval.
About the
The Oregon Water Resources Department is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all.
By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians. We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment.
We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change.
We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Vision
The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.
Core Values
- Integrity We are accountable for all that we do. We act with honesty and promote transparency.
- Service We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources.
- Technical Excellence We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise.
- Teamwork We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve.
- Forward-Looking We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow.
The Oregon Water Resources Department’s strategic priorities for 2019-2024 are to :
- Modernize our management of Oregon’s surface water and groundwater resources to meet instream and out-of-stream uses
- Work to secure Oregon’s instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity
- Foster a forward-looking team dedicated to serving Oregonians with integrity and excellence.
About the Position
The Field Services Administrator p rovides leadership and guidance to the Division through the field management group and directly to division staff.
The Field Services Division is the operational arm of the Department, tackling complex water management challenges through enforcement of water laws, collecting data vital to more robust understanding of groundwater and surface water and protecting public safety through well inspections and dam safety inspections.
The person in this position provides the technical expertise and management that is required to develop program priorities and direction.
This person retains overall budget responsibility for the Field Services Division; develops and reviews legislative proposals;
assures training, ADA compliance, and affirmative action; answers to and represents the Director regarding matters concerning program responsibility.
The Field Services Division is divided into six regional areas and this position provides overall management and supervision for the region managers, enforcement section manager and the division’s deputy administrator.
This position is also responsible for :
- Hiring and training division leadership;
- Assigning work based on individuals knowledge and experience to assure fair balance;
- Conducting performance appraisals and providing personnel management;
- Preparing and administering the divisional operating budget;
- Interpreting statutes, court decrees, rules and policies;
- Working with water user groups, public interest groups and governmental agencies;
- Providing reports to the Director and Commission regarding updates and activities;
- Participating in agency goal and objective setting processes;
Transforming approved agency objectives into division and regional workplans.
The complete position description can be viewed
What’s in it for you?
This position provides the ideal candidate a chance in leading a dedicated and driven team who is proud of serving Oregon and doing work in support of Oregon’s Water Resources.
The division is further subdivided into 23 watermaster districts each with their own challenges around water management with diverse water needs.
This person will work among a team of skilled professionals to guide water resource management policies and encourage and empower each person within the agency to accomplish the agency’s goals and mission.
In addition to offering a culture of care and inclusivity and working among a highly skilled team to dive into meaningful work, we also offer a that includes :
Exceptional plans with employees paying 1-5% of the total rate.
Leave accrual starting at 8 hours of sick and 10 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.
Access to an additional four days of discretionary leave - 3 days of personal business leave and one day of Special Leave to use at your discretion each year.
Eleven paid holidays per year.
Membership in the , including a pension and employer contributions to the Individual Account Program.
Optional benefits (such as term life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, long-term care, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, enrollment in the , a deferred compensation program with a wide variety of investment options).
The opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the (must qualify).
Working Conditions
Minimum Qualifications - Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 3 (7463)
Seven years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR four years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Note : In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use both the minimum and desired qualifications above to determine whom to interview.
Please make sure all your relevant qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Your application materials may be evaluated on spelling, grammar, punctuation, attention to detail, and presentation.
Experience working in natural resources with a deep understanding and applied knowledge of the important water issues facing Oregonians today.
Strong management and leadership skills, which includes timely decision making, planning, organizing, directing, motivating, and evaluating work and performance.
High level of business acumen ability to address challenges proactively and retroactively through ongoing organizational evaluation, program implementation and workload leveling.
Experience with managing natural resource enforcement processes to achieve compliance.
Experience working collaboratively using strong written and verbal communication skills to accurately communicate and distill highly technical (law, policy, and science) and complex information for elected officials, boards and commissions, the media, stakeholders, and the public in professional level writing, presentations, or conversations.
Proven ability to collaboratively work through complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Ability to exercise strategic thinking and effective judgment to prepare for and respond to high-visibility issues and events.
Demonstrated success at developing internal and external relationships, building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation.
A proven track record of evaluating issues and proposing solutions to advance and implement policy decisions, legislation, and regulatory actions which includes strong knowledge of, and experience in the implementation of federal and / or state laws and policy
Highly organized, detail-oriented, with an ability to anticipate needs and exercise initiative all while remaining agile and adaptable.
Ability to consider different perspectives and opposing viewpoints, weighing the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, asking appropriate questions, and arriving at a decision in a timely manner.
Application Requirements
1. Provide a brief cover letter indicating why you are interested in and are a good candidate for the Field Administrator position.
2. Provide a brief resume indicating your experience pertinent to the required and desired qualifications in this announcement.
If you do not provide both a cover letter and resume, your application may be disqualified.
Current State of Oregon employees must apply through your employee Workday account.
Important Information
PERS Salary Information
NON-PERS ELIGIBLE (Includes most new hires to state government. Employees typically gain PERS eligibility after six months of state service.
PERS ELIGIBLE (Typically current or former employees of Oregon state or local government, public schools, universities, etc.
The salary listed will state base monthly salary, which is BEFORE PERS.
Future Vacancies
This applicant pool may be used to fill additional vacancies as they occur over the next three (3) months.
Work Authorization
The Oregon Water Resources Department does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States.
Veterans
If you are an eligible veteran and you meet the qualifications, veterans’ preference points will be added to your score. For more information on veterans’ preference points visit and select Veterans resources under Resources.
Please do not attach veteran documentation to your initial application, after you have applied you will be sent a task in your Workday account to provide your veteran documentation at that time.
The Oregon Water Resources Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.