Wetland and Waterway Permit and Enforcement Coordinator - 2 Openings!

Initial Posting Date:
10/07/2026
Application Deadline:
10/21/2026
Agency:
Department of State Lands
Salary Range:
$5,453 - $8,345
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Wetland and Waterway Permit and Enforcement Coordinator - 2 Openings!
Job Description:
Are you experienced in natural resources and passionate about wetlands and waterways? Apply to be one of our next Wetland and Waterway Permit and Enforcement Coordinators (Natural Resource Specialist 3) by October 21st, 2026! Our agency has 2 (two) openings as well as an opening for a Wetland Ecologist, (REQ-207804). All are welcome to apply; current state employees are encouraged to apply to these positions as a job rotation by including written approval from their current supervisor.
These are both full-time, limited duration positions expected to last through June 30th, 2028, and there may be an opportunity to extend. These positions are eligible for a hybrid remote schedule based out of our Salem office, with required in-office days the first week and two (2) times per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for the following four weeks and then 2-3 times per month for the duration of the position. The successful candidates must be able to travel to site visits within Oregon on short notice and, within six months of hiring, live within a reasonable commuting distance to the Salem office.
Making 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 a Wetland and Waterway Permit and Enforcement Coordinator, you will too.
The primary purpose of these positions is to represent the regulatory program of the Department of State Lands. This includes issuing Removal-Fill Permits, reviewing monitoring reports for compensatory mitigation, and conducting compliance for authorized and unauthorized activities.
What’s In It for You?
Utilize your skills and experience in natural resources to protect Oregon’s waterways and wetlands through the state’s Removal-Fill Law while engaging the public, government agencies, and other interested parties.
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, 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 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, one (1) floating holiday, three (3) personal business days and other medical, vision and dental benefits, including flexible spending plans and mental health coverage.
Automatically enrolled into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after six (6) months of full-time service.
Possibly qualify for the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $5,320 - $8,141 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 $5,690- $8,707. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.
NOTE: Starting pay is determined by a pay equity analysis, which is partly based on the number of years of relevant experience.
These positions will report directly to our main Salem office. They are full-time, limited duration positions represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Working Conditions
The successful candidates will primarily work in an office environment with regular and full day of computer use and periods of fast-paced activity and competing priorities. The positions require the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, including meeting high-priority deadlines.
Travel is an essential function of the positions. They may require site visits performed on the same day as the request. Occasional fieldwork may involve walking along and within waterways, on uneven terrain, on wet and muddy ground, and without pathways in all types of weather. Occasional overnight stays and/or extended work hours may occur along with exposure to inclement weather, field, and road conditions. Work can at times be in remote locations. DSL provides agency-maintained vehicles, field gear reimbursement, and travel expenses for authorized work-related travel and fieldwork.
What You Will Be Doing
As our Wetland and Waterway Permit and Enforce