Initial Posting Date:

04/01/2026

Application Deadline:

04/22/2026

Agency:

Water Resources Department

Salary Range:

$6,276 - $9,644

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Hydroelectric Program Coordinator (Natural Resource Specialist 4)

Job Description:

Working Title:  Hydroelectric Program Coordinator

Classification:  Natural Resource Specialist 4

Position Type:  Permanent, Full-Time

Representation:  Service Employees International Union (SEIU)

FLSA Status: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime and compensatory time)

Monthly Compensation: The monthly salary range before PERS* will be $6,276-$9,644 | after PERS* will be $6,713- $10,318.

Work Location: North Mall Office Building, 725 Summer St. NE Suite A, Salem Oregon 97301.  

Hybrid/Remote Work:  Hybrid/remote work available with approval of the manager. 

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 restore and protect streamflows and watersheds in order to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oregon's ecosystems, economy, and quality of life

Core Values   

• Integrity – We are accountable for all that we do.  We act with honesty and promote transparency.   
• Service – We are dedicated to providing outstanding service and treating everyone equitably in our management and stewardship of state resources.   
• Technical Excellence – We base our resource decisions on law, science, and expertise.   
• Teamwork – We are united in our mission, relying on one another and working together with the communities we serve.   
• Forward-Looking – We seek innovative and practical solutions to the water challenges of today and tomorrow.   

2019-2024 Strategic Plan

The Oregon Water Resources Department’s strategic priorities for 2019-2024 are to:   

• Modernize our management of Oregon’s surface water and groundwater resources to meet instream and out-of-stream uses   
• Work to secure Oregon’s instream and out-of-stream water future in the face of increasing water scarcity   
• Foster a