<p>Stewardship and Natural Areas Coordinator</p> <p>Salary</p> <p>$66,978.48 - $85,470.48 Annually</p> <p>Location</p> <p>Lake Oswego, Oregon, OR</p> <p>Job Type</p> <p>Full Time</p> <p>Job Number</p> <p>2026-05-4017</p> <p>Department</p> <p>Parks</p> <p>Opening Date</p> <p>05/12/2026</p> <p>Closing Date</p> <p>5/29/2026 5:00 PM Pacific</p> <p>FLSA</p> <p>Non-Exempt</p> <p>Bargaining Unit</p> <p>LOMEA</p> <ul> <li>Description </li><li>Benefits </li></ul> <p>The Position</p> <p>The Natural Resources & Stewardship Coordinator leads key programs that protect, restore, and enhance Lake Oswego's natural areas. This role provides professional support to the City's natural resource initiatives by coordinating habitat enhancement and invasive species projects, supporting community stewardship partners, and advancing the City's long-term ecological goals.</p> <p>The Department:The Parks & Recreation Department manages more than 650 acres of City-owned parks, open spaces, and natural areas, stewarding diverse landscapes that support recreation, habitat, and ecological health. The department collaborates with community partners, volunteers, and regional organizations to enhance and protect these natural assets.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Develop program objectives and prepare annual work plans and budgets. </li><li>Coordinate with City staff, partner agencies, and watershed councils on natural resource projects. </li><li>Administer contracts for habitat enhancement and invasive species management work. </li><li>Track and analyze natural resource data; prepare quarterly and annual reports. </li><li>Support the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board through research and presentations. </li><li>Conduct research and prepare written reports on natural areas, stream corridors, wetlands, trees, and restoration needs. </li><li>Develop and maintain natural resource inventories and data management systems. </li><li>Develop and administer natural resource protection guidelines. </li><li>Coordinate and facilitate volunteer work parties with Friends Groups, stewardship partners, scouts, and community organizations. </li><li>Create communications, including social media content and stewardship webpage updates. </li><li>Represent the City at public meetings, outreach events, and community presentations. </li><li>Support the City's Tree City USA and Bee City USA program administration. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience Requirements</p> <p>A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is minimum three years' experience in natural resource field a High School Diploma or G.E.D; or a combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above.</p> <p>Licensing and Other Requirements:</p> <p>Positions in this classification require the ability to possess and maintain a valid driver's license and ability to meet the City's driving standards. May be required to obtain a Public Pesticide License and an Arborist Certification.</p> <p>For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr.</p> <p>Supplemental Information</p> <p>Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employer pickup, and VEBA contribution.</p> <p>Bilingual Pay: Employees who can speak and/or write a language listed in the top five(5) most common languages spoken in the Lake Oswego School District, may be eligible for three percent (3%) bilingual pay.</p> <p>Application Process: You may visit our website at www.ci.oswego.or.us to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted by: 5:00P.M. Friday, May 29, 2026</p> <p>BENEFIT SUMMARY - LOMEA members</p> <p>The City of Lake Oswego offers a wide range of benefits as part of your total compensation package. This summary is a general outline of the benefits that are available to regular status employees that are employed for 20 or more hours per week. Please contact Human Resources with any questions.</p> <p>Medical/Vision Insurance</p> <p>City of Lake Oswego offers 2 plan options for you and your dependents.</p> <ul> <li>Regence Blue Cross BlueShield or Oregon and VSP Vision-Traditional PPO </li></ul> <p>In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care.</p> <ul> <li>Kaiser Permanente Medical and Vision </li></ul> <p>Services provided exclusively by Kaiser providers through a primary care physician (PCP).</p> <p>Detailed benefit plan summaries for each plan is available upon request. The monthly employee cost for health insurance depends on the plan selected and if dependents are enrolled.</p> <p>Dental Insurance</p> <p>Comprehensive coverage through 2 plan options for you and your dependents.</p> <ul> <li>Delta Dental PPO-Moda Health Plan </li></ul> <p>In-network and out-of-network coverage, no referral for specialist care</p> <ul> <li>Kaiser Permanente Dental </li></ul> <p>Kaiser dentists agree to provide services to you at a discounted, negotiated fees and copays. Out-of-network services are not covered.</p> <p>With your choice, you will have access to a plan that includes preventive, routine and major dental care as well as orthodontic benefits for child dependents. There is no monthly cost to employee's for dental insurance.</p> <p>Life Insurance</p> <p>Standard Life Insurance Company</p> <p>City paid insurance amount of $50,000 for Basic Life and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment</p> <p>Supplemental life insurance coverage available for purchase for you, your spouse and dependents with guaranteed issue amounts (GI).</p> <p>Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)</p> <p>Standard Life Insurance Company</p> <p>City paid long-term disability (LTD) insurance plan which guarantees that you will receive 60% of your salary, up to $4,000, following a 90-day waiting period.</p> <p>Workers' Compensation Insurance</p> <p>SAIF Corporation</p> <p>You are provided workers' compensation insurance in accordance with Oregon Revised Statues.</p> <p>Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)</p> <p>Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)</p> <p>Benefits paid by PERS are funded from 2 sources:</p> <ul> <li>Member IAP contributions* paid on your behalf by the City (currently 6% of subject salary); and </li><li>Employer contributions* </li><li>contributions are made 6 months after employment (unless you are a previous or current member of PERS) and amounts are determined by PERS. </li></ul> <p>Vesting: Employee IAP Account - immediately, Pension Benefit Employer Contribution- 5 calendar years</p> <p>Employee Assistant Program (EAP)</p> <p>Canopy</p> <p>The EAP offers 5 confidential counseling and 24-hour crisis help to employees and their families at no cost. Other services include educational resources, legal assistance and financial help.</p> <p>Voluntary Employee Benefits Account (VEBA)</p> <p>HRA Veba</p> <p>City contributions* are made to a health reimbursement account to reimburse qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses and premiums you may incur on behalf of yourself, your spouse, dependents. The contribution amount is $100 per month.</p> <ul> <li>Contributions contributed monthly by the City or with leave transfer and/or cash-out funds. </li></ul> <p>Deferred Compensation Plan</p> <p>MissinSquare Retirement</p> <p>The City offers a 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan. Contribution amounts can be specified as a percentage or dollar amount for pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. Eligibility is at hire and participation in this plan is voluntary.</p> <p>Flexible Spending Account (FSA)</p> <p>Allegiance</p> <p>Flexible Spending Accounts save you money by reducing the taxes you pay. Your FSA contributions are deducted from each paycheck before federal, FICA and, in most cases, state taxes are calculated. Use your FSA contributions to pay for eligible expenses incurred by you, your spouse, and your dependents.</p> <p>Holidays</p> <p>The following holidays are observed throughout the year:</p> <p>New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Birthday, President's Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and one Personal Holiday.</p> <p>In some years, employees are also eligible for 4 hours holiday on Christmas Eve and 4 hours holiday on New Years' Eve.</p> <p>Vacation</p> <p>Employees shall accumulate vacation in the following manner:</p> <p>0-3 years:12 days (8 hours per month)</p> <p>4-9 years:16.5 days (11 hours per month)</p> <p>10-15 years:21.5 days (14.33 hours per month)</p> <p>16-19 years:23.5 days (15.66 hours per month)</p> <p>20+ years:25 days (16.67 hours per month)</p> <p>Part-time employee vacation hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Vacation time may accumulate to maximum of 2 times yearly accrual. Excess vacation time will be transferred to employees VEBA account.</p> <p>Sick Leave</p> <p>At hire, 48 hours of sick time will be available. After a full 6 months of employment, sick hours will then be accrued a monthly basis at a rate of 8 hours per month.</p> <p>Part-time employee sick hours are pro-rated based on hours worked. Sick leave may be accumulated to 1080 hours. Anything over 1080 hours will be transferred to employees VEBA account.</p>