Operations & Policy Leader - Central Services

Oregon Inc; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

11 paid holidays

10 hours of vacation per month

8 hours of sick leave per month

Personal business leave per year

Life insurance packages

Flexible spending accounts

Oregon Public Employees Retirement (P​

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality seeks a Central Services Division Policy & Operations Manager (Business Operations Manager 2) based in Portland. You will lead the Operations & Policy section, guiding data governance, records management, facilities operations, fleet services, and statewide policy development.

You will set vision, coach a diverse team, handle onboarding and performance, resolve complex operational challenges, and ensure timely, equitable, high-quality customer

Qualifications

• 6 years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; or 3 years of related experience and a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience applying equity and inclusion principles to policy, operations, and personnel management.
• Ability to lead diverse operational functions and collaborate across teams to deliver customer-focused services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations & Policy section within the Central Services Division and guide a diverse team.
• Set goals, track progress and coach staff to grow in their roles.
• Develop statewide policies, procedures, and guidance aligned with DEQ commitments to equity and accessibility.
• Ensure timely, service-oriented work that supports agency missions and staff wellbeing.

Skills

Supervision experience

People leadership

Communication

Equity & inclusion

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality seeks a Central Services Division Policy & Operations Manager (Business Operations Manager 2) based in Portland. You will lead the Operations & Policy section, guiding data governance, records management, facilities operations, fleet services, and statewide policy development.

You will set vision, coach a diverse team, handle onboarding and performance, resolve complex operational challenges, and ensure timely, equitable, high-quality customer