Mitigation Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 4): https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--DSL/Mitigation-Specialist--Natural-Resource-Specialist-4-_REQ-209393?hiringCompany=47688ccd4cac0107eb9d0d9ec2238130 

This position serves as the technical lead and statewide subject matter expert for compensatory mitigation credit delivery through mitigation banks, in-lieu fee (ILF), and payment in-lieu (PIL) within the Planning and Policy Unit of the ARM. The position applies a strategic approach to mitigation delivery by identifying and communicating where credits exist and where more are needed, prioritizing assistance, and coordinating with Tribes, federal, state, and local partners to align mitigation efforts with broader watershed objectives.

Working Conditions

 The successful candidates will primarily work in an office environment with occasional field work along waterways or on rough terrain to complete assigned work. Travel is an essential function of the position and may require overnight stays or site visits performed on the same day as the request.  Work hours during fieldwork can be irregular and sometimes long. Visits to on-site locations may be by vehicle, watercraft or on foot. Site visits sometimes involve walking over uneven terrain or in wet, muddy ground without pathways in all types of weather. 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

Project Management and Technical Assistance. Serve as technical expert in compensatory mitigation credit delivery strategies to lead proposals through the approval process, coordinate internal and external reviews, and develop and maintain templates and forms.

Policy Development and Support. Interpret and explain pertinent laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to the public, government officials, and agency personnel. Recommend policy and rule changes, including internal and interagency coordination.

• Agency Representation. Serve as a Department representative at meetings and hearings, communicate to members of the public, internal and external parties and industry professionals, and develop education and outreach materials.
• Program Monitoring and Reporting. Lead compensatory mitigation credit reporting, track and contribute towards achievement of the department’s strategic plan and other annual reporting.
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For a full description of the duties and working conditions, please email us at DSL-Human.Resources@DSL.oregon.gov to request the position description.