Environmental Permitting Coordinator (Program Analyst 3) | Limited Duration

State of Oregon • Board, WV

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About The Position

The Environmental Permitting Coordinator role will assist grant applicants and recipients with obtaining all necessary environmental permits for recreational boating access improvements, repairs, renovations, and development. This includes preparing permit applications, writing biological opinions and assessments completing wetland delineations, identifying mitigation options and locations. Working collaboratively with Facility Program staff, state, federal and local permitting agencies, and the boating facility owner/operator to obtain necessary permits. For more information regarding this position, please click here.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Environmental Sciences Fisheries and Wildlife, Botany, Hydrology, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills; and four years’ experience coordinating or administering a regulatory program, OR; Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of and experience with state, federal, and local permitting processes.
• Experience preparing permits that involve Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, Wetlands, Stormwater Management, National Environmental Protection Act and other related policies, laws, and guidance.
• Experience preparing mitigation and planting plans.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including experience working in a collaborative team environment with both internal and external customers and collaborators.
• Ability to collect, organize and evaluate information to produce recommendations for action.
• Keen eye for attention to detail and communication skills at the professional level, including the ability to communicate information effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Access.
• Experience delineating wetlands is a bonus, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Preparing permit applications
• Writing biological opinions and assessments
• Completing wetland delineations
• Identifying mitigation options and locations
• Working collaboratively with Facility Program staff, state, federal and local permitting agencies, and the boating facility owner/operator to obtain necessary permits

Benefits

• Work/life balance offering a flexible schedule, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package.
• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees