Human Resource Manager

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE/MANAGER E

Human Resources Manager

$57,048 - $88,200/Year

 

 

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Human Resources section is seeking a Human Resources Manager.  This full-time position is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic leader with managerial confidence and the skills to play a key role in positioning the agency strategically while finding creative methods of meeting DEQ’s human, cultural and diverse organizational needs.

 

This highly visible manager, with a fundamental knowledge of Human Resource concepts, establishes program goals and objectives; develops and implements management policies and strategies; serves as a consultant to administrators, managers, and supervisors; and participates in the human resources program planning and policy activities for the Department. 

 

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for ten full-time human resources employees who perform such human resource functions as: human resources consultation, recruitment and selection, labor relations, position allocation and management within the state of Oregon classification system; classification and compensation review and action; guidance on employee benefits and leaves; compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act; and implementation of employee education, training, career development, succession planning, mentorship, affirmative action, and internships. 

 

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 725 employees, DEQ operates a headquarters office, three regional administrative offices, nine field offices, six vehicle inspection stations, and a laboratory.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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

 3 years of management experience with a public or private organization with at least two of those years in Human Resources Management

 

AND

 A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.

 Desirable competencies include: creativity; business acumen; managerial courage; strong ethics; compassion; decisiveness; advocacy; and interpersonal savvy.

 The successful candidate will demonstrate: excellent interpersonal, problem solving and conflict resolution skills; independent judgment to assess situations; make appropriate decisions; and communicate solutions effectively while performing multiple and diversified tasks and working with conflicting priorities. 

 NOTE: Preference may be given to candidates with one year of State of Oregon human resources or other management experience.  

Benefits of working for DEQAn attractive cafeteria-style benefits package, which includes liberal employer contributions toward a variety of medical/vision/dental plans covering employees, dependents, and domestic partners. Employer paid $5,000 Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available. Long- and short-term disability plans. Accidental death and dismemberment plans. Long Term Care insurance. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for day care expenses. Participation in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). Option to participate in the Oregon Savings Growth Plan, a deferred compensation program offering a wide variety of investment options. Vacation leave earned at the rate of 10 hours per month with accrual rate increases at 5-year increments. Personal leave of 24 hours each fiscal year for full-time employees. Sick leave earned at the rate of 8 hours per month with no maximum accumulation limitation. Nine paid holidays a year.

 

As a Condition of Employment

All employees are required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 and Department Policy.

 

This position requires a one year trial service period.

 

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

As DEQ’s Human Resources Manager, you will be asked to do the following:

 

Supervision Plan, assign, and approve work, including the development implementation, and updating of position descriptions and work plans. Develop and deliver performance appraisals and implement work improvement plans, as necessary. Manage and direct HR recruitment activities with emphasis on developing diverse recruitment resources in accordance with agency’s Affirmative Action Plan. Monitor and motivate staff performance in meeting section, division, and Departmental goals and objectives.  Provide job-related training for staff to ensure they are prepared to perform assigned duties; provides opportunities for career development.

 

Section ManagementPlan, develop and implement human resources management policies, programs, processes, and systems. Ensure section’s compliance with collective bargaining agreement, Federal and State Labor laws and State Human Resources policies. Monitor and facilitate timely management of the position establishment, reclassification, and recruitment processes. Develop and administer Human Resources’ budget. Establish and/or directing establishment of the section’s operating policies and procedures.

 

Other DutiesRepresents the agency with other agencies, including the State of Oregon Executive Department, the Attorney General’s Office, the Employment Relations Board, and the Worker’s Compensation Board. Serves as the Appointing Authority for DEQ activities in the areas of employment, benefits, classification, compensation, layoff, discipline, and discharge.

 

TEST

In order for your application to be considered, DEQ MUST receive the answers to the following questions, along with your application, prior to the closing date.  Please limit your responses to one page apiece.

 Please describe any experience you have had managing changes in policy or procedure that have produced company or agency-wide shifts in culture.  How did you manage any challenges involved with these cultural shifts? Please describe your experience with position management in a public agency or institution.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

As the Human Resources Manager, your work will be performed primarily in an office setting, with occasional travel throughout the state.  Mainly, this travel will be to DEQ regional and field offices.  You may also experience regular exposure to and interaction with upset or highly emotional people, including managers working under pressure.

 

TO APPLY

OBTAIN AND SUBMIT a State of Oregon Employment Application (form PD-100—download here) and a letter of interest of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications to fulfill the duties and responsibilities outlined above to:

 

Department of Environmental Quality

Human Resources Office

811 SW Sixth Ave.

Portland, OR 97204

 

You may FAX application materials to (503) 229-5787 or email them to DEQ’s jobs site.  For full consideration, application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the close date and must be complete and legible.

 

IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY and need assistance completing the application form, 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.

 

NOTICE of results will be sent by mail.  Although agencies are not required to delay their selection process, you may request a review of the results.  Your request must be received within 10 days from the date of the notice.  Additional information cannot be accepted.  However, if the recruitment is still open, you may submit a new application that must be received in our office by the close date.

 

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

 

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, or via the Internet at DEQ’s jobs page.  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 PM ON MAY 20, 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