Exchange Network Analyst

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST 5

Exchange Network Analyst

$43,836 to $63,312/Year

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

 

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality’s Business Systems Development (BSD) section, is seeking an Information Systems Specialist to enhance and support the State of Oregon’s node on the National Environmental Exchange Network. This is a limited duration position extending through June 30, 2009. This position is located in Portland, Oregon.

 

DEQ regulates air, water, and land pollution. The agency is authorized by the Environmental Protection Agency to operate federal environmental programs in the state, including the federal Clean Air, Clean Water, and Resource Conservation and Recovery Acts. DEQ also carries out state programs, including recycling, groundwater protection, air toxics and environmental cleanup activities. With more than 700 employees, DEQ operates a headquarters office, three regional administrative offices, nine field offices, six vehicle inspection stations, and a laboratory.

 

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR DEQ 

 

The Department of Environmental Quality is a regulatory agency whose job is to protect the quality of Oregon’s environment.

 

DEQ offers an attractive cafeteria-style benefits package, which includes liberal employer contributions toward a variety of medical/vision/dental plans covering employees, dependents, and domestic partners. For a summary of benefits, please refer to: http://www.deq.state.or.us/msd/hr/benefits.htm.

 

AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

 

As a DEQ employee, you are required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with Department Policy and the 1988 Drug Free Workplace Act. 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

 

Your PD100 application form will be reviewed to verify that you meet the following qualifications:

 Three years of professional consultative, technical, or administrative experience which includes designing, constructing, or analyzing information systems; designing or developing data extraction or mapping queries.

AND (a) OR (b) below (a) at least 30 quarter (20 semester) credits in computer science;   (b) two more years of experience providing a knowledge base in information systems theory and principles. 

 

NOTE: 15 quarter (10 semester) graduate-level computer science, software engineering, information systems, or equivalent credits may substitute for one year of the professional experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

 Supports connectivity with the national XML Templates registry. Assists in interpreting the requirements of national templates. Evaluates data standards and network documents to determine the best implementation of specific network services. Analyzes data access performance and provides recommendations. Monitors progress on network implementation nationally. Deploys and masters appropriate service side software and developer tools. Supports SOAP-based query processing. Supports an SSL-based security mechanism consistent with national network requirements. Supports Oregon’s input to standards and template development process.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

Work will be performed primarily in an office setting, with limited in-state travel required for on-site support and meetings with field office users. Occasional out-of-state travel may be required for training and participation in projects on a national level.

 

APPLICATION (How to apply)

 

OBTAIN a State of Oregon Employment Application (form PD-100) and submit it to the Department of Environmental Quality, Human Resources Office 811 SW Sixth Ave., Portland OR 97204. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form (PD-100), you may call DEQ Human Resources at 229-5382 or TTY 229-6993 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. You may FAX application materials to (503) 229-5787 or email them to jobs@deq.state.or.us Application materials must be received, complete and legible, by the close date.

SUBMIT only the required materials. Reference letters or work examples should be kept for interviews.

UNION - This position is included in the non-supervisory employees bargaining unit represented exclusively by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) in accordance with Article 9 – Fair Share.

KEEP a copy of your application for job interviews. COPIES ARE NOT PROVIDED. The pay on all announcements may change without notice.

CURRENT JOB openings at DEQ are available by calling the JOBLINE at (503) 229-5785, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week and INTERNET address http://www.deq.state.or.us/msd/hr/jobs.asp TTY access is available at (503) 229-6993 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

 

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00 P.M. ON APRIL 14, 2008.

 

THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER COMMITTED TO CULTURAL

DIVERSITY AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT