Initial Posting Date: 03/15/2024
Application Deadline: 04/04/2024
Agency: Watershed Enhancement Board
Salary Range: $9,835 – $15,214
Position Type: Employee
Position Title: Executive Director, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)
Job Description:
Your New Role – Executive Director, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB)!
The purpose of the Executive Director position is to lead, oversee and direct the policy, operations, and staff of the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, implement the grantmaking and policy of the agency’s 18-member board, and oversee the agency’s grantmaking and financial accountability. The Executive Director works closely with state, federal, and local agencies and partners to ensure OWEB funding supports state priorities.
The Executive Director is responsible for the financial oversight of Ballot Measure 76 lottery funds and other funding administered by the agency including general funds, federal funds, and other funds, including Monsanto settlement funds. As such, the agency is subject to a biennial audit from the Secretary of State. The Executive Director is the primary contact for federal funding from the Pacific Coastal Salmon Recovery Fund from Congress.
The Executive Director is appointed by the Governor, subject to Senate confirmation, for a four-year term. This position is also a member of the Governor’s Natural Resources Cabinet.
The Executive Director oversees the staff and facilitates the 18-member Board to achieve the agency mission, vision, strategic plan, and board policy direction. The position directs and sets budget and legislative priorities, and the utilization of resources to carry out the goals and objectives mandated in Oregon law.
The Executive Director develops and maintains relationships with numerous organizations, including state, federal, and local agencies and non-profit organizations. The Executive Director is responsible for expanding relationships with underserved communities and organizations while maintaining relationships with traditional partners and grantees.
The position is responsible for maintaining relationships with the nine federally recognized tribes of Oregon and the Nez Perce Tribe. This includes government-to-government as well as grantor-grantee relationships.
For a full review of the position duties and details, please click here.
Requested Attributes:
- Experience working with Measure 76, the Oregon Plan for Salmon and Watersheds, and local partners including watershed councils, soil and water conservation districts and land trusts.
- Extensive leadership experience, including the ability to navigate the complexities related to large-board management.
- Local, state, or federal government experience, including ability to build and maintain strong relationships with agency partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to Tribal coordination, DEI and Environmental Justice and engaging with all Oregonians, including traditional and non-traditional partners.
- Experience and ability to communicate with legislators to succinctly convey what an agency does and advocate for what an agency needs to fulfill its mission.
- Experience working in a highly collaborative environment and takes a problem-solving approach to their work.
Application Details and Instructions
- Please visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application for the position. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and include a current copy of your resume and cover letter.
- This announcement is for one (1), Executive Service, full-time, permanent, Agency Head 6; This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies
- If you have questions about the job announcement, or how to apply, please contact the Executive Recruiter Kylen Stevens at: Kylen.stevens@das.oregon.gov | 503-400-5821
The Benefits of Joining Our Team
The team at the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates, while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
- Get There – Oregon’s easy-to-use carpool matching tool and trip planner
- Live, work, and play in Salem, Oregon
Additional Details:
- The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project. If you have additional questions, please contact the HR Talent Acquisition Consultant.
- Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.
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