Mitigation Coordinator

Initial Posting Date: 07/14/2026 Final date to receive applications: 07/25/2026 Agency:
Department of State Lands Salary Range: $5,453 - $8,345 Position Type:
Employee

Job Description:

Are you experienced in natural resources and passionate about safeguarding wetlands and waterways? Apply to be our next Mitigation Coordinator by July 25th, 2026! This is a full‑time, limited‑duration position that may become permanent in the future. The position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule. It is open to all qualified applicants, and current state employees may also apply for a job rotation with approval from their current supervisor.

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.

As a program‑level technical specialist within the Planning and Policy Unit of the Aquatic Resource Management (ARM) program, you will support development, evaluation, and implementation of DSL‑sponsored compensatory mitigation projects through utilization of the Oregon Removal‑Fill Mitigation Fund. Core responsibilities include:

• Project development and coordination.
• Technical research and analysis.
• Contract development and administration.
• Project monitoring and reporting.
• Providing outreach, information, and regulatory coordination to project partners such as property owners, local governments, and others.

• Identify opportunities for DSL‑sponsored compensatory mitigation projects, including outreach, feasibility analysis, credit generation potential, and funding needs.
• Prepare summaries, recommendations, and technical documentation to make recommendations and support decision‑making.
• Manage technical project components, including contracts with partners and contractors.
• Plan, coordinate, and conduct research and analytical tasks, including monitoring and legislative reporting metrics.
• Collaborate and cross‑train with Mitigation Specialists and the other Mitigation Coordinator.
• Interpret, explain and develop training on relevant laws, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Promote awareness of mitigation market needs and support efforts to develop mitigation options, including financial assistance opportunities through the Mitigation Fund.

• Three (3) years of experience in aquatic resource management.
• At least one year of experience at a technical or professional level performing activities in a natural resource program such as analyzing data, conducting investigations, applying pertinent laws and regulations, or coordinating and monitoring project activities.
• A bachelor’s degree in natural resources such as biology, ecology, or environmental science, OR three (3) additional years of related experience.
• NOTE:
  
  A master’s degree in a natural resource field such as biology, ecology, or environmental science will substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience. A doctorate degree will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.

• Customer service, time management, and organizational skills.
• Experience communicating regulatory program requirements to a wide variety of people and abilities including public, private and government entities.
• Knowledge of wetland and stream ecology including hydrology, soils, and plant identification.
• Strong research and analytical skills, including data collection experience, preferably in wetlands and waterways, hydrology, soils, and plant identification.
• Proficiency and experience with MS Office programs including Word and Excel.
• Experience using GPS tools and ESRI desktop products, including ArcGIS Pro.
• General knowledge of land use and compensatory mitigation policy.
• Experience in the identification, evaluation, and development of wetland or stream restoration projects, preferably in the Pacific Northwest.
• Project management experience, preferably in implementing wetland or stream restoration.

• 1-on-1 mentoring and support from natural resource experts.
• Full benefits with 95% to 99% of medical…