Wetlands Mitigation Project Lead

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Mitigation Project Manager to oversee all aspects of state-led wetland and stream mitigation banking projects. You will coordinate with OCC wetlands program, ODOT, and partners to meet regulatory requirements and deliver ecologically sound banks.

You will manage budgets, oversee contractors, develop long-term maintenance plans, and coordinate with federal, state, and tribal partners to ensure project success and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture, natural resource management, environmental science or related field.
• At least one year of experience managing complex environmental projects.
• Five years of relevant professional experience OR a master's degree with three years of experience.
• Experience with conservation easements and/or land acquisition.
• Experience with mitigation banking.
• Experience providing construction oversight.
• Experience with contract management.
• Experience with environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Identify mitigation bank locations within ODOT priority watersheds.
• Work with landowners to secure property via fee-title or easements.
• Coordinate with partners to hold titles or easements on banks.
• Draft MBIs and prospectuses.
• Coordinate with USACE and IRT to ensure MBIs meet requirements.
• Oversee design-build to deliver ecologically functional projects.
• Monitor budgets and ensure timely delivery.
• Develop long-term maintenance plans.
• Coordinate with federal, state and tribal partners on regulations.

Skills

Wetlands knowledge

Project management

Conservation community knowledge

Teamwork

MS Office

ArcGIS

Field work

Communication skills

Education

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

Master’s degree in related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Mitigation Project Manager to oversee all aspects of state-led wetland and stream mitigation banking projects. You will coordinate with OCC wetlands program, ODOT, and partners to meet regulatory requirements and deliver ecologically sound banks.

You will manage budgets, oversee contractors, develop long-term maintenance plans, and coordinate with federal, state, and tribal partners to ensure project success and compliance.