Waterways Stewardship Risk Analyst

Initial Posting Date:05/29/2026

Application Deadline:06/09/2026

Agency:

Department of State Lands Salary Range:$6,275 - $9,644

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Waterways Stewardship Risk Analyst

Job Description:

Do you love solving puzzles that make organizations safer and stronger? The Department of State Lands is seeking a Waterways Stewardship Risk Analyst to identify emerging risks, evaluate impacts, and shape smarter insurance and risk‑management decisions. Apply for this new limited duration role by June, 9th, 2026. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule reporting to our Salem office 1-2 days per week for the first month and then as needed and agreed upon with the hiring manager.

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 our Waterways Stewardship Risk Analyst, you will too.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Department’s lead technical expert on risk management related to the stewardship of Oregon’s submerged and submersible lands. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing analytical methods, procedures, and tools that identify, assess, and mitigate economic, environmental, social, and legal risks associated with authorized and unauthorized uses of state-owned waterways.

This role will also provide data-driven insights, risk evaluations, and evidence-based recommendations that support land management decisions.

This position is statewide and will report directly to our main Salem office. This is a full-time, limited duration position and is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The position does have the potential to become permanent once funding is secured.

What’s in it for you?

Utilize your skills in risk analysis to support our policy and environmental resource experts in evaluating leases, easements, and other authorizations to ensure fair compensation, protect public resources, and minimize liability.

Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and support from policy and natural resource experts.

Join an organization with collaborative and engaged co-workers who care about Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities, and their co-workers.

Gain full benefits with 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.

Accrue at least 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 employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.

Automatically enroll into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after 6 months of full-time service.

Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $6,275- $9,644 for employees new to public service; current PERS employees start at $6,709 - $10,315.Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. Visit our Pay Equity and Classification and Compensation pages for more details.

Working Conditions:

Much of the work is in a hybrid office setting; occasional fieldwork may be required, and occasional travel is an essential function of the position. Overnight stays and/or extended work hours can be expected along with exposure to inclement weather and road conditions. This position is located in our Salem office. The successful candidate must be able to live within a reasonable commutable distance to Salem, Oregon within 6 months of being hired.

What you will be doing:

As our Waterways Stewardship Risk Analyst, you will have the opportunity to:

Serve as Department in-house analyst regarding liabilities related to authorized and unauthorized uses of state-owned submerged and submersible land.

Provide support for the review of applications…