Statewide Mitigation Projects Lead

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mitigation Project Manager position at 645 Conservation Commission focuses on leading state-level wetland and stream mitigation banking efforts. You will work closely with OCC wetlands program teams under the Technical Programs Director to support creation and management of banks and to meet Clean Water Act permitting needs with ODOT.

Responsibilities include identifying mitigation bank sites, securing land through fee-title or easements, coordinating with partners to hold titles, drafting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agriculture, natural resource management, environmental science or related field.
• At least one year of experience managing complex environmental projects.
• Preferred: master's degree plus three years of relevant experience; experience with mitigation banking and land acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of state-led wetland and stream mitigation banking projects.
• Coordinate with OCC wetlands program and ODOT to meet permitting requirements.
• Oversee budgets, contracts, and compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Project management

Environmental compliance

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture, natural resource management, environmental science, or related field

Master's degree in agriculture, natural resources management, environmental science, or related field

Job description

The Mitigation Project Manager position at 645 Conservation Commission focuses on leading state-level wetland and stream mitigation banking efforts. You will work closely with OCC wetlands program teams under the Technical Programs Director to support creation and management of banks and to meet Clean Water Act permitting needs with ODOT.

Responsibilities include identifying mitigation bank sites, securing land through fee-title or easements, coordinating with partners to hold titles, drafting