Environmental Permitting Coordinator; Program Analyst | Limited

Initial Posting Date: 01/28/2026

Final date to receive applications: 02/11/2026

Agency: Oregon State Marine Board

Salary Range: $5,837 - $8,959

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Environmental Permitting Coordinator (Program Analyst
3) | Limited Duration

The Environmental Permitting Coordinator role will assist grant applicants and recipients with obtaining all necessary environmental permits for recreational boating access improvements, repairs, renovations, and development. This includes preparing permit applications, writing biological opinions and assessments, completing wetland delineations, identifying mitigation options and locations. Working collaboratively with Facility Program staff, state, federal and local permitting agencies, and the boating facility owner/operator to obtain necessary permits.

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• A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences Fisheries and Wildlife, Botany, Hydrology, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years’ experience coordinating or administering a regulatory program,
  OR;

• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Preference may be given to those with knowledge of and experience with state, federal, and local permitting processes.

• Experience preparing permits that involve Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Wetlands, Stormwater Management, National Environmental Protection Act and other related policies, laws, and guidance.

• Experience preparing mitigation and planting plans.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including experience working in a collaborative team environment with both internal and external customers and collaborators.

• Ability to collect, organize and evaluate information to produce recommendations for action.

• Keen eye for attention to detail and communication skills at the professional level, including the ability to communicate information effectively both orally and in writing.

• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Access.

• Experience delineating wetlands is a bonus, but not a requirement.

• Click on the "Apply" link above to complete your online application and submit by the posted closing date and time. For step-by-step instructions click apply to work for the state or current state employee.

• Required Documents: cover letter and resume

• The work experience and/or education section of your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet all the minimum qualifications and desired skills and attributes listed above. Failing to attach required documents may result in disqualification of your application.

• This announcement is for one, full‑time, Environmental Permitting Coordinator (Classification: Program Analyst
  3) position and may be used to fill future vacancies. This opportunity is limited duration and is expected to last until June 30, 2027 but may be extended or made permanent based on funding and agency need.

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

• Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details on the classification, or you may visit our website for information on the job offer process following pay equity. Effective Feb. 1, 2026, the compensation plan for this position will be increased to reflect a Cost‑of‑Living Adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. The salary listed in this posting does not reflect the COLA.

• Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it is not available for you to view after the job closes. If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnasgon.gov | 971‑719‑3083.

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