About the Department
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.
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.
Position Duties
- Develop program objectives and prepare annual work plans and budgets.
- Coordinate with City staff, partner agencies, and watershed councils on natural resource projects.
- Administer contracts for habitat enhancement and invasive species management work.
- Track and analyze natural resource data; prepare quarterly and annual reports.
- Support the Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources Advisory Board through research and presentations.
- Conduct research and prepare written reports on natural areas, stream corridors, wetlands, trees, and restoration needs.
- Develop and maintain natural resource inventories and data management systems.
- Develop and administer natural resource protection guidelines.
- Coordinate and facilitate volunteer work parties with Friends Groups, stewardship partners, scouts, and community organizations.
- Create communications, including social media content and stewardship webpage updates.
- Represent the City at public meetings, outreach events, and community presentations.
- Support the City’s Tree City USA and Bee City USA program administration.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Licensing and Other Requirements:
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.
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.
Other Qualifications
Non-cash compensation includes medical, dental, vision, PERS employer pickup, and VEBA contribution.
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.
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