Water Supply Grant Analyst
Working Title: Water Supply Grant Analyst
Classification: Program Analyst 3 (0862)
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time
Representation: This position is represented by the SEIU
FLSA Status: Exempt, Not eligible for overtime and compensatory time
Monthly Compensation: The monthly salary range before PERS* will be $5,483 - $8,416 | after PERS* will be $5,861 - $8,999.
Work Location: North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Suite A, Salem Oregon 97301.
About the Oregon Water Resources Department
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 our Team
The Planning, Collaboration, and Investments (PCI) Team builds partnerships and incentivizes Oregonians to pursue integrated and innovative solutions for complex water challenges and an uncertain water future. We do this work to achieve a secure and sustainable water future, addressing instream and out-of-stream needs, for all Oregonians and Oregon’s environment, economy, communities, and cultures. The PCI team also works in support of the Department’s mission through: Cooperative Partnerships, Strategic Investments, Adaptive Planning, Accessible Information, and Effective Coordination.
Oregon’s 2017 Integrated Water Resources Strategy provides a blueprint for understanding and addressing our water resources needs and challenges. Our team partners with Oregonians to implement the state strategy through recommended actions such as: Place-Based Water Planning, Feasibility Study Grants, and Water Project Grants and Loans. The section is also leading the formation of two new funding opportunities (Water Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement Fund and Harney Domestic Well Remediation Fund). It also is assuming management of the Water Measurement Cost-Share Program with the aim of increasing access to and impact of the funding opportunity.
Our work leads us to interact with Oregonians across the state, including citizens, consultants, policy stakeholders, local government, legislators, other state agencies, and federal agencies.
When you choose to work with the PCI team, you have the opportunity to:
Support a sustainable water future for Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities.
Ensure strong stewardship of public funds through a variety of funding opportunities.
Join an organization with smart, driven co-workers who care about public service, water resources, and their co-workers.
Work with a team that welcomes new ideas.
Grow personally and professionally through a variety of advancement and learning opportunities.
About the Position
The Oregon Water Resources Department (WRD) seeks to hire a full-time Water Supply Grant Analyst (Program Analyst 3). As the Water Supply Grant Analyst, you will provide day-to-day direction and coordination of the Department’s Water Project Grants and Loans funding program, Feasibility Study Grant Program, and direct appropriations. You will coordinate funding cycle operations and perform ongoing analysis for continuous program improvement. You will represent the agency to applicants and stakeholders, lead development of program materials, and manage special projects. You will be a member of the Planning, Collaboration, and Investments Section within the Director’s Office and part of a team of grant staff within the section. Consider joining our team and advancing our mission to practice and promote responsible water management in Oregon! Learn more about the Department.
The Water Supply Grant Analyst will play a key role in supporting the strategic investments of public dollars into water planning, studies, and projects that help achieve a more secure and sustainable water future in Oregon. As the Water Supply Grant Analyst you will:
Oversee the operation of the Feasibility Study Grants and Water Project Grants and Loans funding opportunities, including coordination of application solicitation, application evaluation by interagency review teams, presentation of funding recommendations to the Water Resources Commission for award, and management of grant awards.
Employ best management practices for grant administration as well as develop, update, and implement policies and procedures to ensure good fiscal stewardship of public dollars.
Establish program guidelines, administrative rules, and other aspects of program development to ensure program success.
Equip and empower applicants and grantees for success, conducting outreach, explaining and enforcing requirements, removing potential barriers, and providing trainings and tools.
Evaluate the grant programs, identify problems and solutions, and pursue program improvements for increased impact and improved service.
Coordinate with other grant staff on grant administration including reviewing grant agreements, updating templates, reviewing budget tracking files, reviewing grant and budget amendments, closing grants, and program budget tracking.
You may also assist with other Department funding opportunities, including the Water Well Abandonment, Repair and Replacement Fund, the Harney Domestic Well Remediation Fund, and the Water Measurement Cost-Share Program to ensure consistency in agency grant program operations.
Minimum Qualifications – Program Analyst 3
A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills;
AND
Four (4) years experience coordinating or administering a program;
OR
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Note: A Master's degree in a relevant subject area will substitute for up to one year of the required experience. A Doctorate degree in a relevant subject area will substitute for up to two years of the required experience.
Relevant program and education areas and experience may include: Natural resources, environmental justice, grant writing, grant administration, business administration, public and non-profit administration, regulatory compliance, budget monitoring with fiscal oversight and auditing. This is not an all-inclusive list.
Preferred Qualifications
We are most interested in finding the most qualified candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualifications. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the preferred qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.
Experience operating a statewide program – You are able to plan, develop, manage, evaluate, and improve statewide programs and have experience implementing statute, administrative rules, and program policy in order to achieve desired outcomes.
Expertise in grant program administration – You have experience coordinating a grant program or providing other types of funding assistance, including review of applications, grant administration, and review of grant deliverables. You understand and apply grant management best practices.
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills – You have the ability to identify connections and generate ideas for continuous improvement.
Effective communication – You can listen to and communicate with a wide variety of audiences, including members of the public, scientists, policy makers, and stakeholders. You can explain the details of funding requirements and procedures to applicants as well as work with stakeholders and policy makers on larger policy issues relevant to the funding opportunities.
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail – You excel at ensuring grant files are well maintained and keeping track of project progress, timelines, deadlines, and deliverables, while also coordinating with project partners and other staff.
Equity and environmental justice – You are informed and engaged with issues of equity and environmental justice and seek to continue to learn and grow in these areas.
Self-starter and team player – You possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to move projects forward.
Working Conditions
This position may work remotely and/or in an office environment on a schedule agreed upon by the employee and supervisor. Overnight travel will be required within the region to attend meetings, develop relationships, learn about the basin and statewide water issues, etc. Periodic overnight travel will be required across the state to attend meetings such as those of the Water Resources Commission or grant related workshops. Time management is essential as well as excellent interpersonal skills to address various situations that may arise with employees, co-workers, and/or customers.
What’s in it for you?
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 competitive benefits package that includes:
Exceptional medical, vision and dental plans with employees paying 1 to 5% of the total premium.
Leave accrual starting at 8 hours of sick and 8 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 Governor’s Leave each year.
Eleven paid holidays per year.
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) 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 Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program with a wide variety of investment options).
The opportunity to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must qualify).
Application Requirements
Please ensure to provide your resume and cover letter for full consideration.
- Provide a brief (no more than 1 page) cover letter indicating why you are interested in, and a good candidate for, the Water Supply Grant Analyst position at the Oregon Water Resources Department.
- Provide a brief (no more than 2 page) resume indicating your experience pertinent to the required and desired qualifications in this announcement.
Please monitor both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment. You may be asked to submit additional information after initial application. If you have questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources at WRD_DL_HR@water.oregon.gov.
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.
Accommodations
If you need assistance to participate in the application process, including an accommodation request under the American with Disabilities Act, we invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions please contact our HR team at wrd_dl_hr@water.oregon.gov.
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 www.oregonjobs.org 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.
Application Review Process
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.
The Oregon Water Resources Department is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity.