Mitigation Coordinator

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.This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule. The position is open to all qualified applicants. Current state employees may also apply to complete the assignment as a job rotation with approval from their current supervisor. 
 

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 Mitigation Coordinator, you will too. 

The Mitigation Coordinator serves as a program‑level technical specialist within the Planning and Policy Unit of the Aquatic Resource Management (ARM) program. This position supports the development, evaluation, and implementation of DSL-sponsored compensatory mitigation projects through utilization of the Oregon Removal-Fill Mitigation Fund. Responsibilities include project development and coordination, technical research and analysis, contract development and administration, project monitoring and reporting, and providing outreach, information, and regulatory coordination to project partners such as property owners, local governments, and others. 

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

What’s in it for you? 

• Utilize your skills in natural resources and water resource management to protect Oregon’s wetlands and waterways. 

• Receive 1-on-1 mentoring and support from 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 $5,453 - $8,345 for employees new to public service; current PERS employees start at $5,832- $8,925.  

• 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; frequent fieldwork is expected and required to complete assigned work. DSL provides agency-maintained vehicles, reimbursement for field gear, and travel expenses for authorized, on-the-job travel and fieldwork. Occasional travel is an essential function of the position, including overnight stays and/or extended work hours can be expected along with exposure to inclement weather and road conditions.  

What you will be doing: 

As our Mitigation Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to: 

• 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. 

For a full description of the duties and working conditions, please email DSL-Human.Resources@DSL.oregon.gov to request the position description. 

Minimum Qualifications- to be considered for this position, please ensure you have one of the following combinations of education and experience: 

Three (3) years of experience in aquatic resource management. At least one year of experience must be at a technical level 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; 

AND 

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 in a natural resource field such as biology, ecology, or environmental science will substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience. 

Desired Attributes- tell us which of the following skills, experiences, and related talents you have by highlighting them in your application materials: 

• 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 

• Experiencing 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  

Please be sure to attach a resume and a cover letter of two (2) pages or less describing the above desired attributes you bring to this position.  

For a detailed list of the duties for this position, please email  DSL-Human.Resources@DSL.oregon.gov for a copy of the position description.  

The Oregon Department of State Lands is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally, racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse working environment. The Department hires staff interested in supporting environmental justice by including communities traditionally underrepresented in public processes. We encourage members of these communities to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the desired attributes. The Oregon Department of State Lands understands that an authentic focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace will in turn create a workforce aligned to meet the challenge of serving all Oregonians. 

How to apply:  

• Complete the following required steps: 

• Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer, and any relevant volunteer and/or internship experience. 

• Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the “Desired Attributes” section above. 

• Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages. 

• Please address your cover letter to Dana Hicks, Planning and Policy Manager. 

• Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the “Desired Attributes” section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities. 

• You must upload your cover letter in the ‘Resume/Cover Letter’ section of the application. 

• Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application. If you are a current state employee interested in the job rotation option, please upload permission from your current supervisor. 

• After you submit your application, please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, the tasks will come to your Workday inbox. 

• If you are a veteran, you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons, please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments. 

Additional Information: 

• This recruitment may be used to fill future positions.  

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. 

• If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the application or selection process, please contact tricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.gov and please be sure to include the job requisition number.   

• For more information about applying for positions with the State of Oregon via Workday, you may visit the Oregon job opportunities website at: www.oregon.gov/jobs 

• 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. 

• Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference.  

• For more information, please visit Veterans Resources. 

• After you apply, you may be asked to provide additional optional information. Please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section. Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.  

• This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate. 

• As an employer, DSL complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, click here. 

• Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.  

• For questions about the job duties or application process, please contact tricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.gov or call 971-304-5881 to speak to our recruitment team.