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Are you experienced in natural resources and passionate about safeguarding wetlands and waterways? Apply to be our nextMitigation Coordinator byJuly 25th, 2026! This is a full-time, limited duration position that may become permanent in the future. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule. The position is open to all qualified applicants. Current state employees may also apply to complete the assignment as a job rotation with approval from their current supervisor.

Make a Difference for Oregon.The Department of State Lands manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state's waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As ourMitigation Coordinator, you will too.

The Mitigation Coordinator serves as a programlevel technical specialist within the Planning and Policy Unit of the Aquatic Resource Management (ARM) program. Thisposition supports the development, evaluation, and implementation of DSL-sponsored compensatory mitigation projects throughutilizationof the Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund. Responsibilities include project development and coordination, technical research and analysis, contract development and administration, project monitoring and reporting, and providing outreach, information, and regulatory coordination to project partners such as property owners, local governments, and others.

This position will report directly to our main Salem officeandisrepresented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).This is a full-time,limited durationpositionthat is expected to become permanent once funding is secure.

What'sin it for you?

• Utilize your skills innatural resources and water resource management to protect Oregon's wetlands and waterways.

• Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and supportfrom natural resource experts.

• Join an organization withcollaborative and engagedco-workers who care about Oregon's economy, environment, and communities, and their co-workers.

• Gain full benefits with95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paidby the agency for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.

• Accrueat least 8hours of sick leave and8hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.

• Receive 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 3 personal business days and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.

• Automatically enroll into thePublic Employees Retirement System (PERS)after 6 months offull-timeservice.

• Earn theinitialmonthly salary range for this position starting at$5,453- $8,345for employees new to public service; current PERS employeesstart at$5,832- $8,925.

• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate's education andexperience. Visit ourPay EquityandClassification and Compensationpagesfor more details.

Working Conditions:

Much of the work is in ahybridoffice setting;frequentfieldworkis expected andrequiredto complete assigned work.DSL provides agency-maintained vehicles, reimbursement for field gear, and travel expenses for authorized, on-the-job travel and fieldwork.Occasionaltravel is an essential function of the position, including overnight stays and/or extended work hours can be expected along with exposure to inclement weather and road conditions.

What you will be doing:

As ourMitigation Coordinator,you willhave the opportunity to:

• Identifyopportunities for DSL-sponsored compensatory mitigation projects, including outreach, feasibility analysis, credit generation potential, and funding needs.

• Prepare summaries, recommendations, and technical documentation tomake recommendations andsupport decision-making.

• Manage technical project components, including contracts with partners and contractors.

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct research and analytical tasks, including monitoring and legislative reporting metrics.

• Collaborate and cross-train with Mitigation Specialists and theotherMitigation Coordinator.

• Interpret,explainand develop trainingonrelevant laws, rules, policies, and procedures.

• Promote awareness of mitigation market needs and support efforts to develop mitigation options, including financialassistanceopportunities through the Mitigation Fund.

For a full description of the duties and working conditions, please emailDSL-Human.Resources@DSL.oregon.govto request the position description.

Minimum Qualifications-to be considered for this position, please ensure you have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

Three (3) years ofexperiencein aquatic resource management. At least one year of experience must be at a technical level or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities;

AND

abachelor's degree innaturalresourcessuch as biology, ecology, or environmental science,

OR

three (3)additionalyears of related experience.
NOTE:A master's degree in a natural resource field such as biology, ecology, or environmental science will substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.

A doctorate degree in a natural resource field such as biology, ecology, or environmental science will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

Desired Attributes-tell us which of the following skills, experiences, and related talents you have by highlighting them in your application materials:

• Customer service,time management, and organizational skills

• Experience communicatingregulatoryprogram requirements to a wide variety of people and abilities including public, private and government entities

• Knowledge of wetland and stream ecologyincludinghydrology, soils, and plant identification

• Strong research and analytical skills,including data collection experience, preferablyin wetlands and waterways,hydrology, soils, and plant identification

• Proficiencyand experiencewithMSOffice programs including Word and Excel

• Experiencing using GPS tools and ESRI desktop products, including ArcGIS Pro

• General knowledge of land use and compensatory mitigation policy

• Experience in the identification, evaluation, and development of wetland or stream restoration projects, preferably in the Pacific Northwest

• Project management experience, preferably inimplementing wetland or stream restoration

Please be sure to attach a resume and a cover letter of two (2) pages or less describing the above desired attributes you bring to this position.

For a detailed list of the duties for this position, please emailDSL-Human.Resources@DSL.oregon.govfor a copy of the position description.

The Oregon Department of State Lands is committed toseekingand sustaining a culturally, racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse workingenvironment. The Departmenthires staff interested in supporting environmental justice by including communities traditionally underrepresented in public processes.We encourage members of these communities to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the desired attributes.The Oregon Department of State Lands understands that an authentic focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in theworkplace will in turn create a workforce aligned to meet the challenge of serving all Oregonians.

How to apply:

• Complete the following required steps:

• Fill out the application or attach a resume.Please contact therecruiterif you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) foreachemployer, and any relevant volunteer and/or internship experience.

• Attach a cover letter.Your cover letter should clearlydemonstratehow your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the "Desired Attributes" section above.

• Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.

• Please address your cover letter toDana Hicks, Planning and Policy Manager.

• Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the "Desired Attributes" section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.

• You must upload your cover letter in the 'Resume/Cover Letter' section of the application.

• Complete questionnaire.Answer the checkbox-style questions beforesubmittingyour application. If you area currentstate employeeinterested in the jobrotationoption, please upload permission from your current supervisor.

• After yousubmityour application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after yousubmitand will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference.Thetask to upload your documentswill be available after yousubmityour application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.

Additional Information:

• This recruitment may be used to fill future positions.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwisestatedby the hiring agency.

• If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) toparticipatein the application or selection process, please contacttricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.govand please be sure to include the job requisition number.

• For more information about applying for positions with the State of Oregon via Workday, you may visit the Oregon job opportunities website at:www.oregon.gov/jobs

• The state of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth,attendanceor graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.

• For more information, please visitVeterans Resources.

• After you apply, you may be asked to provideadditionaloptional information. Please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your "My Applications" section.Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updatesregardingthis recruitment.

• This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictionsdirectly relatedto its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.

• As an employer, DSLcomplies withOregon's pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate's education and experience. For more information on pay equity,click here.

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants willbe requiredto complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.

• For questions about the job duties or application process, please contacttricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.govor call 971-304-5881 to speak to our recruitment team.