Field Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 2)

Job description

Initial Posting Date: 04/17/2026 Application Deadline: 05/03/2026 Agency: Department of Geology and Mineral Industries Salary Range: $4,738 - $7,247 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Field Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 2) Job Description: Now Hiring, Apply Today! – Field Specialist (Natural Resource Specialist 2) As a Mineral Land Regulation and Reclamation Program Field Specialist, you will perform site inspections of aggregate mines in direct support of the management and protection of natural resources for the State of Oregon. This position requires knowledge of field methods in geology or natural resource science related to the operation and reclamation of surface mining. As overview of the primary duties and responsibilities includes: Supports the aggregate permitting and compliance teams within DOGAMI’s Mineral Land Regulation and Reclamation Program (MLRR) and provides technical assistance and program information to applicants and permittees. Conducts permit and site file review, field inspections and first-level enforcement to ensure mines and mining related activities do not cause environmental degradation or adverse impacts to adjacent or onsite natural re...