Remedial Action Hydrogeologist; Natural Resource Specialist – Hydrogeologist​/Natural Resour

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive and equitable environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We strive to be a workplace where we share our authentic identities while advancing our individual professional goals and collaborate to protect, preserve, and enhance the environment for current and future generations.

We celebrate and appreciate diversity, champion equity, and treat each other with respect and dignity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, or physical or mental disability in the administration of our programs and activities. Visit DEQ’s Civil Rights and Environmental Justice page.

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 available for a Remedial Action Hydrogeologist (Natural Resource Specialist 4 – Hydrogeologist / Natural Resource Specialist 4 – Underfill) in Portland, Oregon.

Please consider joining an innovative team and work to advance our agency’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is the primary regulatory agency of the U.S. State of Oregon responsible for protecting and enhancing the state's natural resources.

There are three regions:
Northwest, Western, and Eastern. This position is in the Northwest Region. The regions provide compliance inspection of regulated entities; enforcement of permit requirements and administrative rules; issuance of air, water, and solid waste permits; investigation of complaints; issuance of subsurface permits in counties; response to spills or other incidents; direct contact and liaison with other governmental entities, industries, and the public;

and technical assistance to regulated entities and the public.

You will serve as a Project Manager during the site investigation, feasibility study, design, construction, and operation phases of cleanup at hazardous substance cleanup sites. You will provide hydrogeological technical expertise and assistance for groundwater and subsurface investigations and cleanup at sites with hazardous substances.

The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same! DEQ cares deeply about employee wellness and benefits. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 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). This is a full‑time, AFSCME‑represented position.

• 7 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field
• At least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as researching and analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities
• Current registration as an Oregon Professional Geologist

• 7 years of experience in a natural resource or environmental field
• At least 1 year of experience at a technical or professional level…