Aquatic Resource Coordinator, Department of State Lands

Job Title: Aquatic Resource Coordinator – 3 positions!Employer: Department of State LandsLocation: Salem, OregonApplication deadline: 08/04/2025Full position description and application instructionsJob DescriptionAre you experienced in natural resources and passionate about wetlands and waterways? Apply to be one of our next Aquatic Resource Coordinators (Natural Resource Specialist 3) by August 4, 2025! There are 3 full-time positions; 2 permanent positions and 1 limited duration position, which is expected to last 1 year with the possibility to extend. Current state of Oregon employees are encouraged to apply for the limited duration position as a job rotation by including permission from their current supervisor. These positions are eligible for a hybrid remote schedule based out of our Salem office, with in-office days 2 times a week for the first six weeks and then 2-3 times per month for the duration of the position. The successful candidate must be able to travel on site visits within Oregon on short notice and, within six months of hiring, live within a reasonable commuting distance to the Salem office.Duties And ResponsibilitiesReview, coordinate, and process applications including mitigation plans; prepare complex removal-fill permits.Explain and interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for the public, consultants, stakeholders, legislatures, and other agency partners.Use your skills and experience in natural resources to aid in State jurisdictional determinations within waterways and wetlands.Conduct site visits and investigate complaints to ensure compliance with removal-fill laws and regulations.Negotiate resolutions with applicants, landowners, responsible parties and their representatives, state agencies, federal agencies, tribal agencies, and local governments.Conduct outreach to the public, legislators, beneficiaries, and other constituents on behalf of DSL and its programs to increase awareness, build support, and facilitate positive, continuing relationships.And more!