Are you experienced in Program Operations and passionate about safeguarding wetlands and waterways? Apply to be our next Agency Program Operations Analyst (Operation Analyst 1) by September 9, 2026 This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule, reporting to our Salem office 4 days per week for the first 2 weeks, and then 1-2 days per week with potential additional days if needed.

This full-time, limited-duration position is open to current State of Oregon employees as well as external candidates. It is also available as a job rotation for current state employees with approval from their supervisor.

What’s in it for you?

• Utilize your skills in operations analysis to support Oregon’s oldest agency in protecting our 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 $ 4,519.00 - $ 6,900.00 for employees new to public service; current PERS employees start at $ 4,833.00 - $ 7,380.00.

• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. Visit ourPay Equity and Classification and Compensation pages for more details.

This position is statewide and will report directly to our DSL Salem Office.

Working Conditions:

Much of the work is in a hybrid office setting with extensive use of computers, collaborative tools, and video conferencing technology. Occasional travel may be required for meetings, training, or project activities. Duties that can be successfully performed away from the central workplace may be eligible for remote work with approval. Some duties may require on site presence based on operational needs such as training, business alignment, accommodations, or resource availability.

The successful candidate will be in regular contact with executives, managers, staff, and external partners, requiring professionalism, discretion, and effective communication. This position requires the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, work within short time frames, and adapt to shifting priorities. Work often requires coordination across divisions and may involve tight deadlines, frequent interruptions, and occasional in office days in addition to the expected 1-2 days after the first 2 weeks.

Employees are expected to uphold State of Oregon and Department of State Lands standards for professionalism, safety, collaboration, and respectful conduct; maintain confidentiality; and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and productive work environment.

What you will be doing:

As our Program Operations Analyst, you will have the opportunity to:

• Contributes to a positive and productive work environment.

• Establishes and maintains professional and collaborative working relationships with all contacts.

• Analyze, map, and improve workflow processes across permit, enforcement, leasing, easement, and wetlands programs, including SOPs, forms, and guidance.

• Audit system records (OWLS/Operating System) for accuracy, completeness, and compliance; research rules and policies to support consistent program standards.

• Coordinate cross‑program correspondence, develop procedural guidance and templates, and provide training on OWLS and Laserfiche.

• Serve as a liaison across programs and partners, prepare meeting materials, and support public outreach by offering clear, consistent information on DSL processes.

• Extract, analyze, and interpret data from OWLS and other systems to produce operational reports, workload metrics, and trend analyses.

• Maintain data standards, advise staff on correct data entry, and troubleshoot system data issues by identifying root causes and training needs.

• Collaborate with IT and program staff to refine system functionality and respond to inquiries by interpreting data and program policy.

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance.

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

A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, Finance, Political Science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills;

OR

Any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Candidates must be able to analyze workflows, audit records, coordinate cross‑program communication, provide training, and extract and analyze data to produce reports and support clear outreach.

Note: A master’s degree can substitute for 1 additional year of experience, and a doctorate degree can substitute for 2 years of additional work experience.

*DSL may also consider relevant lived experience as part of our inclusive hiring practices.

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

• Education and/or experience to identify appropriate methods of tracking and analytics for individual and agency-wide projects

• Proficiency in writing to prepare technical memos, formal correspondence, bulletins, and other communication for intern and external partners and the public

• Oral presentation skills sufficient to conduct or assist in conducting training sessions, technical workshops, and public forums

• Iterative thinking style and comfort with dialogue regarding differing perspectives to generate well-rounded group decisions

• Proficiency using Excel including tables and pivot tables with large data sets

• Ability to apply critical thinking and professional judgment to analyze alternatives and interpret laws, regulations, and standards

• Experience working in teams, including internal and external partners, to bring multi-faceted assignments to a successful conclusion

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships across both internal and external teams, including other state agencies, community members, and interested parties

• High level of attention to details and ability to perform detailed analyses of agency programs and performance

• Ability to apply an equity lens to all assigned duties and daily work to ensure decision-making and resource allocation reflect the needs of all Oregonians

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.