Job Opportunities

Career Opportunity: REQ-150936 Healthy Waters Natural Resource Specialist [Natural Resource Specialist 4]

 

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD) is recruiting for a Healthy Waters Natural Resource Specialist to support the State of Oregon’s Healthy Waters unit as the program’s lead technical resource on water-related health hazards. The primary purpose of this position is to evaluate and report on human health risks from exposure to environmental contaminants including, but not limited to, those found in domestic well water, recreational waters (fresh and marine), as well as recycled/reused water and fish tissue. This position’s work supports OHA's domestic well safety program, beach water quality advisories, fish consumption advisories, harmful algal bloom advisories, water plan reuse review, and other state programs related to waterborne health risks.

 

External Candidate link to apply

 

Close date: March 24th, 2024

Monthly Salary Range: $5,747 - $8,831

 

Location: Most of this work may be conducted remotely at an alternate worksite with full access to the needed operating systems and technology. However, there are many times that the work will need to be conducted at the primary work location listed in this announcement, the Portland State Office Building located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Toxicology career opportunities at OEHHA

California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), part of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), offers excellent opportunities for scientists specializing in toxicology and related fields who wish to make a difference by pursuing careers in government service advancing public health. OEHHA is actively recruiting both experienced scientists and recent graduates to join our team.  

We hire staff and supervising scientists in multiple classifications from the California civil service including: 

· Toxicologists: $78,144–$188,856 per year   

· Research Scientists (Epidemiology/Biostatistics, Chemical Sciences): $78,144–$169,848 per year  

· Environmental Scientists: $49,740$189,000 per year  

· Public Health Medical Officers: $133,848$207,996 per year 

· Health Program Specialists: $72,732-$119,340 per year 

Current job opportunities may be found at https://oehha.ca.gov/jobs and https://www.linkedin.com/company/office-of-environmental-health-hazard-assessment/jobs as well as on the attached flyer. OEHHA has a hybrid work environment that includes work in an office setting and telework from an alternate work location; a given position may be based in either our Sacramento or Oakland location. We also offer excellent medical insurance, pension, personal leave, and other benefits.

EPA Regional Lab Manager - Corvallis

Supervisory Environmental Engineer (or Physical Scientist or Life Scientist) in Corvallis

Announcement is here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/753960400

Environmental Protection Agency

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Job Boards Related to Agricultural Sciences/Economics/Food:

  • AgCareers: Broad job board for agriculture, food, natural resources and biotech. Also includes articles, career guides, career profiles, etc.
  • Agricultural & Applied Economics Association: Agricultural economist jobs, professorships, analysts, post-docs, etc.
  • American Society of Agronomy: Graduate assistantships, extension, professorships, research technicians, scientists and more.
  • Biospace: Find biotech, clinical research and pharmaceutical jobs from thousands of employers.
  • CareersInFood: Postings in microbiology, R&D, quality assurance, food science, brewing, management, dairy, etc. 
  • Institute of Food Technologists: IFT’s job board for food scientists, flavorists, regulatory/safety, etc.
  • Jobs in Horticulture Inc.: Various job listings and internships in horticulture.
  • Joe Produce: Online job center for produce, agriculture and related across the entire food chain - from seed to store.
  • WWOOF (Organic Farming): Live, volunteer, and learn on organic farms. Participating farms in Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe, Middle East and Oceania.
     

Animals, Wildlife, & Range Job Boards:

Environmental/Sustainability Job Boards:

  • Ecojobs.com: Environmental career opportunities in natural resources, renewable energy, environmental law/policy/advocacy/education, internships, etc.
  • Environmental Career Center: Postings in conservation, natural resources, environmental science, biology, ecology, sustainability and more.
  • Green Dream Jobs: From renewable energy jobs to green building jobs, organic industry jobs, policy, planning and scientific jobs that restore natural resources.
  • Green Jobs Network: Positions in climate change, conservation, ecology, energy, farming, recycling and more.
  • Student Training & Education in Public Service: Green Degrees & Careers: Job titles matched to key issues (e.g. deforestation, climate change) and advice from industry professionals.


Additional Job Boards:

  • Employer Cataloging Service: To research a full list of employers in your state according to your major/area of expertise, try Buzzfile’s Employer by Major tool.
  • Broad job boards: Indeed lists thousands of employment opportunities, and you can filter your preferences by industry and location. Mac’s List is specific to the Northwest.
  • Peace Corps: Peace Corps: A service opportunity involving immersion in a community abroad, working side by side with local leaders to tackle pressing global challenges.
  • Government jobs: USA Jobs is where all federal government jobs are listed (Department of Fish and Wildlife, all the branches of the USDA, Department of Energy, etc.). It includes unique experiences for current students and recent graduates. Note that state, county and local government positions are typically listed on their own websites (e.g. State of California jobs).
  • Nonprofit jobs: Idealist and Work for Good are examples of places to look for nonprofit jobs. The Nonprofit Association of Oregon is a regional database for nonprofit work opportunities.
  • Faculty/academic jobs: Chronicle Vitae, a service of the Chronicle of Higher Education, is a hub for graduate level, faculty, research and other academic positions.
  • Employment agencies: Another way to find jobs is to work with a hiring or temp agency, which is usually free to applicants. CampusPoint is an example of a Northwest-based company that focuses on placing current students and recent graduates with local companies.

**Oregon State makes no representation, warranty or guarantee about the positions or job boards listed. We do not prescreen employment or internship opportunities on behalf of students. You assume full responsibility for your safety, security, wages, working conditions, etc. of any off-campus employment or internship opportunities.**