Join the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) as a Rules, Records, and Policy Coordinator (Operations & Policy Analyst 1) in our Director’s Office. This position serves as one of the agency’s rulemaking coordinators. This is a unique opportunity to work in several technical areas including state rulemaking, and records management. If you have experience in one or more of these areas, apply today! There will be an opportunity for the successful candidate to receive training in the technical area which they do not have experience in.
This position will begin on May 1, 2025.
As part of DLCD’s mission, in partnership with community members and local governments, we foster equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant communities, while protecting our natural resources legacy for current and future generations.
A day in the life. As the Rules, Records, and Policy Coordinator you will:
- Coordinate DLCD’s rule adoption process ensuring deadlines for approval and final actions are met.
- Coordinate rulemaking workgroups by scheduling workgroup meetings and maintaining minutes and other records as appropriate.
- Serve as a communication link within the agency and with Secretary of State, Department of Justice and Legislative Counsel, interpreting laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures regarding administrative rulemaking, including rulemaking records, files, and filings, public meetings and public records.
- Explain rules and policies to LCDC members, rules advisory committee members, staff, local officials, and the public.
- File rule documentation with the Secretary of State and appropriate legislative committees, including Legislative Counsel.
- Coordinate agency records management, including both hard copy and electronic files. Work with agency staff to develop and maintain policies, procedures, systems, forms, and protocols, as necessary for managing agency records.
For a copy of the full position description, please email Jan.Guerrero@dlcd.oregon.gov.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
One of DLCD’s foundational goals is to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency that implements an equitable and inclusive planning program for Oregon. Efforts are supported by the State of Oregon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and an agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and Work Plan.
At DLCD, all employees are expected to recognize value in individual and cultural differences; lead activities in their division to promote and foster a diverse workforce; actively engage in implementing the DEI Work Plan and associated activities including achieving the agency’s affirmative action objectives and goals.
We recognize that to successfully meet our mission and agency values, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the center of our work. DLCD values the lived and professional experiences of individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities and honor our Government-to-Government relations responsibilities with Oregon’s federally recognized Native American Tribes. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, belonging, and equitable working environment for all employees. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, language fluencies, lived experiences, and skillsets are encouraged to apply.
What’s in it for you:
- Opportunity to collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are passionate about the agency’s mission and priorities.
- Flexible work location, with a mix of remote and in-office work.
- 11 paid holidays per year and additional personal business time off.
- Comprehensive benefit package options.
The Benefits
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 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, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
After a qualifying period, new employees are enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). State employees also have access to benefits like deferred compensation plans through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
Join thousands of state employees who came for a job and stayed for a career!
Minimum Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Political Science, Law, Legal Studies, or a degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills;
OR
Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience in one or more of the following areas: legal coordination, state rulemaking coordination, or records management.
We’re Also Looking for:
- Experience developing and maintaining project tracking process required for rules activities and related to legislative implementation.
- Experience in managing rulemaking on behalf of a state agency.
- Experience establishing timelines, responding to request for information, managing schedules and maintaining official department records.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies, and other written materials.
- Outstanding interpersonal and relationship building skills to develop relationships with agency staff, elected and appointed officials and their staff, attorneys, and key community partners.
- Lived or professional experience serving individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities.
- Spanish language fluency. Individuals with fluency in other languages are also encouraged to apply.
If you have these qualities, let us know! It’s how we will choose whom to move forward!
Note: You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position.
Tips for Interested Candidates
A cover letter and resume are required. Your candidate profile, cover letter, and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Failure to attach a cover letter and resume may result in a candidate’s disqualification. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).
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- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is a PERS participating member, they will have the base salary increased by 6.95% and pay the 6% employee contribution to PERS. Successful candidates who are not yet a PERS participating member, will receive the 6.95% pay increase and begin the 6% employee contribution upon participating in PERS. DLCD employees are eligible for step increases on an annual basis, up to the top of the classification salary range.
- This announcement is for one, full-time, position and is represented by a union. 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.
- If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact Human Resources Analyst, Jan Guerrero, at Jan.Guerrero@dlcd.oregon.gov.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require visa sponsorship will not be considered at this time.
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This recruitment may be used to fill other positions within the same classification.