Department of Environmental Quality
Senior Fuel Tank Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3 / Environmental Engineer 2 -
Department of Environmental Quality, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Initial Posting Date:08/27/2024
Application Deadline:09/15/2024
Agency:Department of Environmental Quality
Salary Range:$6,630 - $10,192
Position Type:Employee
Position Title:Senior Fuel Tank Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3 / Environmental Engineer 2 - Underfill)
Job Description: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 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.
Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). 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.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity for a Senior Fuel Tank Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3 / Environmental Engineer 2 - Underfill) in Portland, Oregon. This position is identified for potential reduction during the 25-27 legislative session. There is no certainty in reductions being implemented at this time. The final determination will be after legislative session ends late June 2025.
Please consider joining an innovative team and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. The Land Quality programs support DEQ’s mission by reducing the environmental and health impacts of materials during their production and use, reducing, recovering, and safely managing the disposal of solid and hazardous wastes; administering the state’s fuel storage tank programs; responding to spills of oil and hazardous materials; and assessing and managing environmental cleanups.
The Fuel Tank Seismic Stability Program is a spill prevention program for facilities with large above ground fuel storage tanks. Through facility assessments, retrofit, reconstruction and inspection, the program is designed to promote safe fuel storage in the event of an earthquake.
What you will do!You will provide senior engineering expertise to DEQ team members, to other agencies, and to regulated facilities regarding earthquake vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation requirements established by Senate Bill 1567 (2022). You will be the primary DEQ engineering contact and will impact the operations of fuel storage and distribution facilities in Oregon handling over 90% of the Oregon petroleum fuel supply involving fuel expenditures over $7.6 billion dollars per year.
You will provide engineering expertise to promote safe facility design and prevent oil spills. You will be a primary expert for development of new technical engineering requirements and procedures that are compatible with overlapping, and sometimes conflicting, national, state, and local building codes; industry operating standards; and emergency response requirements. Your duties will include developing technical specifications and guidance, collaborating with other professional engineers, and conducting technical reviews of facility land and equipment assessments and facility risk mitigation plans.
What’s in it for you!The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!
This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
What are we looking for?Minimum Qualifications for Environmental Engineer 3:
4 years of engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, such as environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
2 years of experience in an environmental protection/control program.
A current PE. If you are currently registered as a professional engineer in another state, you must be able to obtain your Oregon registration within 6 months of employment in order to retain this appointment.
Minimum Qualifications for Environmental Engineer 2 - Underfill:
2 years of engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, such as environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
1 year of experience in an environmental protection/control program.
The underfill option is available to you if you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Environmental Engineer 3 upon hire. In order to retain this appointment, you must be able to meet the minimum qualifications for the Environmental Engineer 3 by obtaining your Oregon registration for Professional Engineer within 3 years of employment.
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.
This position will be based out of the DEQ Headquarters office in Portland, however, the successful candidate may be eligible for hybrid work. The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs.
How to Apply:
External Applicants:
Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application.
Internal Applicants:
Apply through your employee Workday account.
Please Note:
In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the “What are we looking for?” section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.
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.
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.
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.
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Application Deadline:09/15/2024
Agency:Department of Environmental Quality
Salary Range:$6,630 - $10,192
Position Type:Employee
Position Title:Senior Fuel Tank Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3 / Environmental Engineer 2 - Underfill)
Job Description: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 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.
Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment? If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). 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.
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has a full-time opportunity for a Senior Fuel Tank Engineer (Environmental Engineer 3 / Environmental Engineer 2 - Underfill) in Portland, Oregon. This position is identified for potential reduction during the 25-27 legislative session. There is no certainty in reductions being implemented at this time. The final determination will be after legislative session ends late June 2025.
Please consider joining an innovative team and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. The Land Quality programs support DEQ’s mission by reducing the environmental and health impacts of materials during their production and use, reducing, recovering, and safely managing the disposal of solid and hazardous wastes; administering the state’s fuel storage tank programs; responding to spills of oil and hazardous materials; and assessing and managing environmental cleanups.
The Fuel Tank Seismic Stability Program is a spill prevention program for facilities with large above ground fuel storage tanks. Through facility assessments, retrofit, reconstruction and inspection, the program is designed to promote safe fuel storage in the event of an earthquake.
What you will do!You will provide senior engineering expertise to DEQ team members, to other agencies, and to regulated facilities regarding earthquake vulnerability assessment and risk mitigation requirements established by Senate Bill 1567 (2022). You will be the primary DEQ engineering contact and will impact the operations of fuel storage and distribution facilities in Oregon handling over 90% of the Oregon petroleum fuel supply involving fuel expenditures over $7.6 billion dollars per year.
You will provide engineering expertise to promote safe facility design and prevent oil spills. You will be a primary expert for development of new technical engineering requirements and procedures that are compatible with overlapping, and sometimes conflicting, national, state, and local building codes; industry operating standards; and emergency response requirements. Your duties will include developing technical specifications and guidance, collaborating with other professional engineers, and conducting technical reviews of facility land and equipment assessments and facility risk mitigation plans.
What’s in it for you!The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! We offer a competitive benefits package that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year. In addition, we offer membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!
This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
What are we looking for?Minimum Qualifications for Environmental Engineer 3:
4 years of engineering experience and a Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field, such as environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
2 years of experience in an environmental protection/control program.
A current PE. If you are currently registered as a professional engineer in another state, you must be able to obtain your Oregon registration within 6 months of employment in order to retain this appointment.
Minimum Qualifications for Environmental Engineer 2 - Underfill:
2 years of engineering experience and a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field, such as environmental, chemical, civil, or mechanical (or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
1 year of experience in an environmental protection/control program.
The underfill option is available to you if you do not meet the minimum qualifications for the Environmental Engineer 3 upon hire. In order to retain this appointment, you must be able to meet the minimum qualifications for the Environmental Engineer 3 by obtaining your Oregon registration for Professional Engineer within 3 years of employment.
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.
This position will be based out of the DEQ Headquarters office in Portland, however, the successful candidate may be eligible for hybrid work. The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs.
How to Apply:
External Applicants:
Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application.
Internal Applicants:
Apply through your employee Workday account.
Please Note:
In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the “What are we looking for?” section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.
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.
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.
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.
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