Mitigation Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 4)

Salem, Oregon / Hybrid

November 9th, 2026

Employer: State of Oregon - Dept. of State Lands

Location: Salem, Oregon / Hybrid

Status: Permanent, full-time 

Application Deadline:

11/19/2026


$6,275 - $9,644 - https://www.oregon.gov/jobs/Documents/Benefits%20Memo.pdf

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.