Water Rights Development Section Manager; Natural Resource Protection & Sustainability Manager

Position: Water Rights Development Section Manager (Natural Resource Protection & Sustainability Manager 1)
Initial Posting Date: 06/17/2026 Final date to receive applications: 07/08/2026 Agency:
Water Resources Department Salary Range: $6,834 - $10,569 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Water Rights Development Section Manager (Natural Resource Protection & Sustainability Manager
1)

Job Description:

The Water Right Services Division is excited to recruit for a Water Rights Development Section Manager. This position will manage a team processing water right transactions that evaluate how much water was developed within a specific timeframe under a water right permit and how much remains to be developed. The position will also provide the day-to-day supervisory oversight for positions that enhance operational efficiency and program development for the entire division.

If you are an interdisciplinary leader who has experience providing oversight to staff who administer regulatory programs that intersect with natural resource policy and law guided transactions, we encourage you to apply!

Working Title:

Water Rights Development Section Manager Classification:
Natural Resource Protection and Sustainability Manager 1 Position Type:
Full Time;
Permanent Representation:
Management Service Supervisory FLSA Status:
Exempt, ineligible for overtime or compensatory time. Monthly Compensation:
The monthly salary range before PERS
* will be $6,834.00-$10,569.00 and after PERS
* will be $7,306.00-$11,304.00.

Work Location:

North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Suite A, Salem Oregon 97301. Relocation Expense:
This position may be eligible for relocation assistance for the successful candidate. The final amount offered will vary based on the location of the candidate. Hybrid/Remote Work:
Hybrid (in the office and remote work) is generally a standard offering for this position, though subject to supervisor approval. Due to the nature of stakeholder engagement for this position, full time remote work is not possible as the position must be available to attend meetings in Salem, Oregon and around the state. This position is expected to work from the office once or twice a week, or more frequently as needed to meet with staff and fulfill other business needs.

The in-office expectation includes serving as Manager on Duty an average of twice a month, working regular business hours at the North Mall Office Building. About the Oregon Water Resources Department The Oregon Water Resources Department is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians.

We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment. We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change. We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Our Vision The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.

Our Mission The Department's mission is to serve the public by practicing and promoting responsible water management through two key goals:
To directly address Oregon's water supply needs To restore and protect stream flows and watersheds in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's ecosystems, economy, and quality of life Core Values Integrity – We are accountable for all that we do. We act with honesty and promote transparency. Service – We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources.

Technical Excellence – We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise. Teamwork – We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve. Forward-Looking – We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow. The Oregon Water Resources Department’s strategic…