Environmental Specialist I or II

This position opens on November 6, 2026, and will remain open until filled. The first review of applications will occur on November 23, 2026.

The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is seeking an Environmental Specialist I or II to develop, recommend and implement plans, strategies, programs, and projects to manage or mitigate for operational environmental impacts, improve environmental performance and leverage other resources to extend the reach and value of EWEB's environmental management strategies.

The Environmental department is a welcoming and supportive team that is passionate about the work we do. We work within a culture of learning and empowerment as there are always new emerging issues or regulations to learn/act on and as a small group each member is empowered to take ownership of their work.

Environmental Specialist I job duties include:

• Provides field response during environmental emergencies/spill response; develops procedures and provides training to assure compliance; performs environmental audits; conducts hazardous waste determinations; and coordinates hazardous waste and special waste disposal.
• Provides water and air quality monitoring and reporting, field mapping, documentation of field data into databases or GIS; integrates water quality, stream flow, water rights, and industrial facility permits with other non-point source data.
• Participates as directed in implementing utility-wide environmental permitting programs including tasks such as joint permit applications, project resource reviews, onsite construction monitoring, and/or development and implementation of wetland mitigation/monitoring requirements.
• Assists staff in ensuring that EWEB-owned hydro facilities are fully compliant by monitoring compliance issues; coordinates and prepares necessary license and permit needs of construction and operational activities; audits ongoing compliance activities; and attends regulatory and resource agency inspections. Develops and uses compliance database and keeps compliance task items updated.
• Assists with development and maintenance of compliance tracking systems and employee education programs.

Environmental Specialist II job duties also include:

• Manages communication with outside agencies with Senior and/or Principal Environmental Specialists.
• Manages all aspects of large complex projects that consist of multiple tasks and relate to larger programs being managed by Senior or Principal Environmental Specialists. Designs and develops data management systems for large projects. Ensures other data from tasks/projects feed larger data management structure.
• Manages RFP, bidding and selection process for contractors at the project level. Works with partners and stakeholders for successful project outcomes. Assists Senior and/or Principal with design and facilitation of meetings that further program reach and understanding by others.
• Provide technical support for other Environmental staff on one or several projects such as design or procedural problems and recommendations for solutions; assist with implementation and may provide technical advice for management and monitoring programs. May assist with training of EWEB Operations staff on environmental matters.

This position calls for a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities, and a commitment to being a flexible and supportive team player. The successful candidate will also have:

Experience or knowledge in some or all of the following areas:

• Public health impacts of hazardous wastes and toxic substances and personal protection requirements.
• Environmental and land use laws, rules, regulations, standards, and requirements.
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