Natural Resource Complex Project Removal-Fill Permitting & Delineation Specialist

Natural Resource Complex Project Removal‑Fill Permitting & Delineation Specialist

State of Oregon

Initial Posting Date: 01/05/2026

Final date to receive applications: 01/19/2026

Agency: Department of State Lands

Salary Range: $6,122 - $9,409

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Natural Resource Complex Project Removal‑Fill Permitting & Delineation Specialist

Are you an experienced policy leader in natural resources and passionate about wetlands and waterways? Apply to be one of our next Natural Resource Complex Project Removal‑Fill Permitting & Delineation Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 4) by January 19, 2026!

This full‑time, permanent position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule based out of our Salem office. The successful candidate will be expected to be in the office two times a week for the first six weeks and then two to three times per month for the duration of the position. The successful candidate must be able to perform site visits within Oregon on short notice, including same day.

Within three months of hiring, the successful candidate must live within commutable 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 our Natural Resource Complex Project Specialist, you will too.

The primary purpose of this position is to make DSL policy and program level decisions for complex projects that provide efficiency for wetland and waterway permitting within the Operations team. This position reviews and applies standards for DSL jurisdictional determinations for aquatic features including wetlands, ditches, streams, and rivers; standards for complete removal‑fill permit application preparation; coordination of application review process;

and permit acquisition.

• Join our team of collaborative and engaged co‑workers who care about Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities.
• Gain full benefits with 95% to 99% of medical and dental insurance premiums paid by the agency for full‑time employees, including mental health coverage.
• Accrue eight hours of sick leave and eight hours of vacation leave per month, with vacation leave accruals increasing every five years.
• Receive 11 paid holidays, one floating holiday, three 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 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 six months, you will receive a 6.95% increase with 6% going to your PERS retirement.
• Current PERS employees start at $6,545–$10,063. 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.

The successful candidate will primarily work in an office environment with regular and full day of computer use and periods of fast‑paced activity and competing priorities. This position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, including meeting high‑priority deadlines. This role also includes occasional fieldwork, which may involve walking along and within waterways; traversing uneven, wet, or muddy terrain; and navigating areas without pathways in all types of weather.

Travel is an essential function of the position. Site visits may be required on the same day they are requested. This role may require extended work hours both in the office and field, overnight travel, and exposure to inclement weather, field, and road conditions. Work may occur in remote locations. DSL provides agency‑maintained vehicles, field gear…