Senior Water Advisor (Natural Resource Specialist 5)
State of OregonAbout the role
Initial Posting Date:
08/14/2025Application Deadline:
09/01/2025Agency:
Water Resources DepartmentSalary Range:
$6,736 - $10,345Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Senior Water Advisor (Natural Resource Specialist 5)Job Description:
The Oregon Water Resources Department is seeking a Senior Water Advisor to make an impact in addressing complex water challenges across Oregon.
Are you a passionate and experienced senior level natural resources professional with a proven track record in equity focused high level collaboration and coordination to address sensitive and critical statewide issues? If so, we invite you to consider joining our team. Help us advance our mission of promoting and practicing responsible water management across Oregon!
Working Title: Senior Water Advisor
Classification: Natural Resource Specialist 5
Position Type: Permanent, Full Time
Representation: SEIU Represented
FLSA Status: Exempt, not eligible for overtime or compensatory time, may be eligible for straight time with manager permission and based on the collective bargaining agreement.
Monthly Compensation: The monthly salary range before PERS* will be $6,736-$10,345 | after PERS* will be $7,206-$11,065.
Work Location and Remote Work Options: This position is focused on basin issues in Eastern Oregon and is expected to meet in-person with partners, community members, government agencies, and tribal partners on a regular basis in that region. Travel to Salem for staff meetings or other business needs will also be required.
The central work location may be any of our regional offices located throughout the state, or other viable location as determined by the department. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates moving to a location within reasonable commuting distance to Bend, Baker City, Pendleton, or Klamath Falls.
This position is eligible for hybrid remote/office work. A remote work agreement may be established between the successful candidate and the supervisor.
This job announcement deadline is set to close on Sunday, August 31st at 11:59 p.m. PST, but this deadline may be extended to allow for additional qualified candidates to apply.
About the Oregon Water Resources Department
The Oregon Water Resources Department is committed to creating a workplace culture that understands and appreciates differences among people and is welcoming and inclusive to all. By fostering fairness and equity in its work culture, the Department strives to improve services for all Oregonians. We acknowledge that not all people have experienced equitable opportunities or fair treatment. We are committed to increasing our awareness and understanding of historic injustices and building a foundation for meaningful change. We value a wide range of professional and lived experiences, and people of underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Our Vision
The vision of the Oregon Water Resources Department is to assure sufficient and sustainable water supplies are available to meet current and future needs.
Our Mission
The Department's mission is to serve the public by practicing and promoting responsible water management through two key goals:
- To directly address Oregon's water supply needs
- To rest
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