Proprietary​/Removal-Fill Compliance Coordinator

Initial Posting Date: 11/06/2025

Final date to receive applications: 11/16/2025

Agency:
Department of State Lands

Salary Range: $4,620 – $7,064

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Proprietary/Removal-Fill Compliance Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist
2)

Are you passionate about safeguarding wetlands and waterways? Apply to be our next Proprietary/Removal-Fill Compliance Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist
2) by November 16th, 2025! This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule based out of our Salem office, with required in-office days on Tuesdays and Thursdays for the first six weeks and then four days per month thereafter.

Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects Oregon’s waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As our Proprietary and Removal-Fill Compliance Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist
2), you will too.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as statewide compliance coordinator for the Aquatic Resource Management (ARM) proprietary and regulatory programs. The proprietary program provides management of state-owned submerged/submersible lands, which includes issuing and managing leases, easements and other proprietary instruments. The regulatory program issues permits according to the Removal-Fill Law, reviews monitoring of compensatory mitigation sites and conducts enforcement of State statute and rule.

This position serves to assist the Proprietary Coordinators and Aquatic Resource Coordinators as well as the statewide Compliance and Outreach Coordinator in reviewing compliance issues, assisting in compliance actions and providing outreach related to the proprietary and regulatory programs.

• Join our team of collaborative and engaged co-workers who care about Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities.
• Use your skills and experience in natural resources to protect Oregon’s resources through the state’s Removal-Fill Law.
• Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and support from natural resource experts.

With 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health coverage. Accrue 8 hours of sick leave and 8 hours 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 benefits, including flexible spending plans. Automatically enroll into the I-9 process after 6 months of full-time service.

Possibly qualify for the Veterans’ preference. Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $4,620–$7,064 for employees new to public service. After 6 months, you will receive a 6.95% increase with 6% going to your PERS retirement.

Current PERS employees start at $4,942–$7,557. Please review the salary page for more information. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. Visit our compensation page for more details.

This full-time permanent position is statewide and will report directly to our main Salem office. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Much of the work is in an office setting; but fieldwork along waterways or on rough terrain is expected and may be required to complete assigned work. Travel is an essential function of the position and may be required with less than 24-hour notice. Overnight stays and/or extended work hours can be expected along with exposure to inclement weather and road conditions.

Work can at times be in remote locations. Work hours during field work can be irregular and sometimes long. Visits to on-site locations may be by vehicle, ATV, watercraft or on foot. Site visits may involve walking over uneven terrain or on wet, muddy ground without pathways in all types of weather.

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