Job Description :
The Oregon Department of Agriculture is looking to hire a Water Quality Compliance Program Manager (Compliance and Regulatory Manager 1).
What you’ll be doing :
The Water Quality Compliance Program Manager’s primary purpose is to serve as the program leader and manager for the Confined Animal Feeding Operation & Fertilizer programs to ensure a high degree of professionalism and service that meet the mission of the individual programs and to ensure that the mission, core values and strategic plan for the agency are achieved.
This position has particular emphasis on overseeing the program's compliance inspections and enforcement work for the protection or water quality and the states natural resources.
This position is responsible for :
Coordinating and assigning the daily activities of the CAFO and Fertilizer programs and will provide guidance to ensure that overall program area goals and objectives are being met and will monitor and track activities and results.
Ensure compliance with existing regulations and development and implementation of procedures and guidelines for efficient and effective service delivery, working closely with the agriculture industry, the environmental community, and with members of the CAFO Advisory Committee and its technical advisors.
Assists in the preparation of the department budgets by preparing program and project specific budgets and administers budgetary controls.
Our Water Quality Compliance Program Manager is a permanent full-time position, located in Salem, Oregon and is a Management Service Supervisory position and is not represented by a union.
Candidates may have the option to work a hybrid schedule based on agency needs .
What we’re looking for :
Minimum Qualifications :
Five years of lead work, management experience in environmental compliance or related field.
Two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in related to agriculture or environmental science.
Must be a Certified Professional Agronomist, or Certified Crop Advisor, or equivalent certificate, or have the ability to become certified within 6 months of accepting the position.
Must have a current and valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Desired attributes :
Possess in-depth knowledge of Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) regulations, permits, and best management practices (BMPs), including nutrient management, waste handling, and pollution control technologies specific to CAFOs.
They should be familiar with groundwater and surface water protection measures related to agricultural operations and have the ability to analyze and interpret environmental data.
Candidates should possess significant experience in agriculture, animal science, environmental science, hydrology, and environmental compliance, with a particular focus on Confined Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs).
Candidates should have a thorough understanding of fertilizer chemistry, regulations, and industry standards. They should be knowledgeable about the registration and labeling requirements for fertilizers, including nutrient content analysis.
Experience leading a distributed organization of remote, hybrid and in-office workers, demonstrating ability to engage and lead all employees where they are at, using a continuous improvement and DEIB supportive mindset.
Collaborative, transparent style with strong communication skills and abilities. Adept at anticipating change, knowing when to pivot, and how to engage employees effectively with understanding the way to achieve goals.
Transformational leadership experience and demonstrated ability to effectively influence and engage others.
Must be a Certified Professional Agronomist, or Certified Crop Advisor, or equivalent certificate, or have the ability to become certified within 6 months of accepting the position.
Bilingual is a bonus.
Projected Recruitment Timeline
Recruitment Closes : July 7, 2024
1st Round of Interviews : Week of July 15th
2nd Round of Interviews : TBD
Anticipated Start Date : TBD
- These dates are approximate and may change. *