The primary purpose of the position is to lead the development and implementation of an Offshore Wind Energy Roadmap for the state through a comprehensive engagement process. This position will act as the lead for the department on offshore wind energy policies, procedures, and review of proposed projects. Floating offshore wind energy, globally, is an emerging industry and a potential additional source of clean energy. There is substantial wind energy development potential in state and federal waters off the coast of Oregon. There are equally important aspects of Oregon’s oceans, ecosystems, and coastal communities that could be impacted, positively or negatively, by offshore wind energy development including the environment, fishing, Tribal cultural resources, and coastal economies. As directed by House Bill 4080 (HB 4080) in the 2024 legislative session, DLCD is responsible for working with the Governor’s office, representatives of tribal nations, other agencies, local governments, and interested parties on the completion of a Roadmap.
A Roadmap is an opportunity for a diversity of interests in Oregon to establish a more transparent, equitable, and community-driven process for planning, siting, developing, and operating floating offshore wind energy projects and their associated infrastructure. The Roadmap Project Coordination will be responsible for leading the state to conduct an open, transparent, proactive, and comprehensive dialogue around floating offshore wind energy that represents all of Oregon’s interests in state, tribal, regional, and federal planning and decision making resulting in a Roadmap. This position will lead the implementation elements of the Roadmap that DLCD is tasked to complete including possible amendments to the Territorial Sea Plan part 5.
Applications are due on 7/19/2024 with the initial review of applications will beginning on 07/22/2024.
Interviews will start 7/25/2024.
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