Senior Siting Analyst – Utility & Energy Analyst 3

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Review site certificate applications and site certificate amendment requests .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesSenior💰 $6,900 - $10,634 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in environmental impact analysis, energy regulation, and compliance with Oregon’s energy facility siting rules. Proficient in preparing technical documents and presenting complex data to diverse audiences while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s Degree In Scientific FieldProfessional-Level Work Experience In Energy RegulationExperience Analyzing Environmental ImpactProficiency In Preparing Regulatory Compliance ReportsAbility To Present Technical Data Clearly

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Hard Skills

Environmental Impact AnalysisEnergy RegulationRegulatory PermittingTechnical Document ReviewPolicy DevelopmentData PresentationInterdisciplinary AnalysisCompliance RecommendationsStakeholder CoordinationPublic Policy Analysis

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingCollaborationAnalytical ThinkingProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Oregon Energy Facility Siting RulesRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental StudiesTechnical ExpertisePublic Meetings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review site certificate applications and site certificate amendment requests
Make recommendations on compliance with Oregon’s energy facility siting rules and regulations to the Energy Facility Siting Council
Conduct interdisciplinary analysis of environmental, regulatory, and technical aspects of proposed energy facilities
Participate in an open and inclusive public process to ensure compliance with Oregon’s siting standards
Work with developers, communities, agencies, and stakeholders on proposed energy facilities and climate-change challenges
Attend required in-person work at the central workplace in Salem on the first Tuesday of every month
Attend pre-scheduled in-person all-staff meetings
Work at the central workplace more frequently with advance notice as needed
Travel to meetings across Oregon

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, planning, public policy or a closely related field, AND four years of professional-level work experience in science, engineering, environmental impact analysis, energy regulation, regulatory permitting, planning, or public policy analysis
OR seven years of work experience in the above fields, four of which must have been at the professional level
A Master’s degree in a relevant field substitutes for one year of professional-level work experience
A Doctorate or Juris Doctorate in a relevant field substitutes for two years of professional-level work experience
Experience managing or assisting in the review, evaluation, and analysis of technical documents, including application materials, environmental studies, and regulatory compliance reports
Proficiency preparing findings and conclusions meeting legal and regulatory standards
Experience coordinating with state and federal agencies, local governments, and tribal governments
Background analyzing or supporting development of policies, rules, and procedures
Ability to represent an organization at public meetings as a technical expert
Skill presenting complex technical data clearly to diverse audiences
Resume and cover letter required
Must answer all supplemental questions
Employment contingent upon passing a criminal background check
Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, currently and in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full medical, vision, and dental benefits
Paid sick leave
Vacation leave
Personal leave
11 paid holidays a year
Hybrid remote work schedule
Veterans’ preference for eligible veterans
SEIU-represented classified service position