Salary:                      $5,456.53 – $8,101.60 Monthly; $65,478.40 – $97,219.20 Annually

Opening Date:        April 10, 2025

Closing Date:          Open until filled, first review of applicants on May 2, 2025

Location:                 1010 Main St. Springfield, Oregon 97477, eligible for hybrid or remote work

Position:                  Environmental Coordinator

Schedule:                Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., with the flexibility per business need.

To Apply: Please email your application (downloadable here), resume, and cover letter to jobs@lrapa-or.gov

The Position:

The Environmental Coordinator 2 will have the primary responsibility of coordinating with permit writers and field staff in tracking and issuing permits and ensuring compliance with applicable local, State and federal regulations.

This position also performs other administrative functions including providing support for LRAPA Board of Director meetings, updating training materials and providing training, maintaining related procedural documentation, coordinating regulatory rulemaking, and providing customer service/front desk coverage.

The Lane Regional Air Protection Agency is the local air quality authority for Lane County, Oregon. LRAPA’s staff of 19 work to achieve and maintain clean air across the county. Supported by our member entities of Lane County, Eugene, Springfield, Cottage Grove, and Oakridge, and guided by our nine-member Board of Directors, we play an active role in community development and planning. Despite an increase in population and traffic, the air quality for Lane County’s metro area has continued to improve since our inception.

Minimum qualifications:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in natural or physical sciences, business administration or related field. Four years progressively responsible professional development of administrative policies, procedures, or any combination of above.

LRAPA is interested in the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you’re interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the job.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The successful candidate will have demonstrated skills to comprehend complex or technical information; effective verbal and written communication; ability to work with a variety of people; ability to work independently, computer skills including the use of databases and Microsoft Office 365; ability to interpret and apply laws, procedures, and regulations; excellent organizational and personal skills.

Strong conflict resolution and negotiation skills to effectively handle challenging situations.

Ability to establish and maintain manual and computerized records.

Ability to investigate, gather evidence, and provide expert testimony in contested cases.

Proficiency in utilizing Generative AI tools to enhance research, analysis, and communication skills is highly desirable.

Compensation:  Placement within the range will be based upon the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications.

• • $5,456.53-$8101.60 per month
  • Comprehensive benefit package which includes:
  • Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
  • Deferred Compensation 457 plan
  • 10 paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day.
  • Bank of hours to be used for sick, vacation, family emergencies and personal days
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Health insurance program (medical, dental, vision)
  • Long-term disability insurance provided at no cost
  • Basic life insurance provided at no cost
  • Mental health and well-being resources
  • Training and development for continuous professional development
  • LRAPA employees may be eligible for student loan repayment https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in the Agency’s offices, located in Springfield, Oregon. May include travel to other agencies or grant sites, including but not limited to Eugene, Oakridge, Cottage Grove, and unincorporated areas of Lane County. Work and training opportunities may require travel within the State of Oregon. Work is performed in an office environment.

To apply:

Visit the posting on our website to review the complete job description(s), as well as download LRAPA’s employment application. Please email your application, resume, and cover letter to jobs@lrapa-or.gov. Application deadline: Continuous, with the first screening of applicants on May 2, 2025.