Full job description Initial Posting Date:
04/09/2024 Application Deadline:
04/23/2024 Agency:
Department of Agriculture Salary Range:
$5,747 - $8,831 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Resilient Food Systems Grant Coordinator) Job Description:
Are you interested in a public service opportunity that utilizes your analytical experience and policy expertise to shape multi-faceted projects? Bring your passion for learning; enthusiasm for problem solving; and collaborative analysis skills to the The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program is currently recruiting for a Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Resilient Food Systems Grant Coordinator) position.
What Will You Do
The Operations & Policy Analyst 3 Resilient Food Systems Grant Coordinator coordinates and manages the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) Grant Program activities to ensure compliance of program and projects as stipulated within United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) requirements and regulations, and ODA policies and procedures. Provides technical assistance related to the priorities outlined in the program.
The Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Resilient Food Systems Grant Coordinator) also manages budget development and ensures that expenditures are within guidelines specified to meet USDA RFSI and ODA policies and procedures.
The Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Resilient Food Systems Grant Coordinator) is a full-time limited duration position expected to last through May 30, 2027. This position may be extended contingent upon funding. This position is primarily in an office setting, though a hybrid work schedule is possible based on agency needs.
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. What We Need for The Operations & Policy Analyst 3
Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven (7) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification.
OR
A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, finance, political science, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND four (4) years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work.
What We'd Like to See
If you have these qualities, let us know! It's how we will choose the most qualified candidates to move forward. You do not need all of these qualities to be eligible for this position.
Attention to detail (accuracy, complete reports, reliability).
Experience communicating both verbally and in writing including, gathering complex information, and completing professional reports.
Experience interpreting complex policies and accurately summarizing findings verbally and in written form.
Experience developing and managing a data collection system.
Experience using technology including tools for data management, statistical analysis, webpage development, and business intelligence.
Experience facilitating meetings and communicating effectively with a variety of community partners and internal and external interested individuals/groups.
Experience working independently and managing time efficiently.
Lived or work experience analyzing and relaying rules and regulations in plain language and ensuring comprehension from other professionals.
Lived or work experience locating, reviewing, analyzing, and interpreting rules, regulations, laws, and/or policies that provide established guidance on how a program or company functions and maintains compliance.
Special Requirements
Programs in the agency are closely observed by the public and special interest groups having widely divergent opinions. This position works with sensitive and controversial subject matter, requiring discretion when providing information. This position has daily contact with agency executive staff, the public, legislators, other state agencies, administrative staff, etc. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to relate to persons with varied points of view and experiences. Must have good organizational and management skills.
Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
How to apply:
Required: A resume and cover letter that demonstrate how you meet the qualifications and requested skills in your application. Applications without both requested documents attached will not move forward in the recruitment process.
Ensure that your application shows your relevant work experience and/or related education; this may be in the form of a filled-out application and/or through an attached resume.
Upon submitting your application, please be sure to check your Workday account for additional tasks to complete, such as questionnaires and to request veteran's preferences (if applicable).
How are candidates selected?
The selection process consists of a review of your application and an evaluation of your education, experience, training, and overall professionalism of your application materials. Candidates that follow the application directions, submit what is required, and provide us with credentials that showcase their skills and how they meet the minimum qualifications may be invited to an interview. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are extremely important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
What's in it for you
The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental
coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board
. Additional Information:
Current state employees, please apply through your employee Workday account.
Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered. The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials. On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
Please review the Classification and Compensation
page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity
. Prior to making a job offer, an internal pay equity assessment will be completed. The successful candidate's professional experience and education will be compared to the state employee workforce performing work of a comparable character to determine appropriate placement in the salary range. Candidates new to state service typically receive a salary within the first half of the salary range.
NOTE: Please ensure you've provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project
homepage. United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents
(See page 3) for employment verification. Questions/Need Help?
If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact Lee Whiting at
or call .
