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State of Oregon · 6 days ago

Natural Resource Complex Project Removal-Fill Permitting & Delineation Specialist

Salem, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$6,122/mo - $9,409/mo

4+ years exp

The State of Oregon's Department of State Lands is seeking a Natural Resource Complex Project Removal-Fill Permitting & Delineation Specialist to manage policy and program decisions for wetland and waterway permitting. The role involves evaluating permit applications, conducting jurisdictional determinations, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

AssociationGovernmentNon Profit

No H1B

Responsibilities

Serve as a Technical Expert. Provide expert-level technical interpretation of the removal-fill law, wetland delineation and determination regulations, and other applicable regulations

Represent the Agency. Serve as a representative of DSL to entities such as the Governor’s Office Regional Solutions Teams, permit applicants, local, state, and federal agencies, members of the public, and industry professionals

Review Removal-Fill Applications. Evaluate removal-fill permit applications and provide recommendations for Department decisions. This includes reviewing and interpreting function and value assessments, alternatives analyses, compensatory mitigation plans, rectification plans, engineering drawings, and evaluating direct and indirect impacts to waters of the state

Review Wetland Determinations and Delineations. Evaluate wetland determinations and delineation reports submitted for Department approval and provide recommendations for final action. Site visits and field data collection may be required prior to concurring with submitted reports

Conduct Jurisdictional Determinations. Perform both on-site and remote jurisdictional determinations of waters of the state and clearly communicate and document findings

Perform Compliance Monitoring. Investigate projects and conduct site visits, including field data collection, to assess compliance with permit conditions; evaluate the functions and values of jurisdictional waters; and determine jurisdictional boundaries of wetlands and other waters of the state

Carry Out Enforcement Responsibilities. Receive, investigate, and process complaints to determine whether a removal/fill violation has occurred

Qualification

Wetland DelineationRemoval-Fill PermitsRegulatory KnowledgeGIS/GPS SkillsCompliance & EnforcementTeamwork & Problem SolvingProfessional SkillsCommunication

Required

Four (4) years of experience in wetland and waterway resources. At least two years of the experience must be at a technical level or professional level completing or reviewing wetland determinations or delineations and removal-fill permit applications including function and value assessments, alternatives analysis, and compensatory mitigation plans

A bachelor's degree in a natural resource field such as biology, ecology, natural resources, or environmental science, or three (3) additional years of related experience

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

Preferred

Preparing or reviewing Oregon's Removal-Fill permit applications, including mitigation plans, functional assessments, and alternatives analysis

Preparing or reviewing wetland delineation reports, including identification of Oregon wetland soil and vegetation

Communicating professionally with senior officials, elected representatives, media, stakeholders, and/or the public

Applying or evaluating compliance with wetland and waterway resource regulations or similar environmental laws

Interpreting land use and environmental permitting requirements across local, state, federal, or tribal programs, including those related to EFSC projects, DOGAMI mining projects, long linear infrastructure projects, and other state, federal, local, or tribal regulatory programs

Using GPS in the field and GIS software, such as ArcGIS Pro, for data analysis and mapping

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, including strong conflict resolution abilities

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective internal and external customer service and high-quality deliverables

Reliable, professional, self-motivated, and able to work under strict deadlines with strong organizational and time-management skills

Benefits

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

Accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave and eight (8) hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every five (5) years.

Receive 11 paid holidays, one (1) floating holiday, three (3) personal business days and other medical, vision and dental benefits, including flexible spending plans.

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

Possibly qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $6,122 - $9,409 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 $6,545- $10,063.