Property Acquisition Specialist

Property Acquisition Specialist 1 (PAS1)
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Salary: $3,643.00 – $4,865.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 2/6/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Work in a respectful and professional manner
• Build professional relationships 
• Ensuring that the team achieves the DNR vision and mission and does so consistently with the DNR values and core competencies
• Review Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Applications (JARPA) for requesting use authorizations.
• Research title and ownership information.
• Review and interpret surveys and aerial photographs; create vicinity maps and other GIS products.
• Work on the negotiation, processing, approval, and execution of property contracts.
• Review, track, and file local, state, and federal regulatory permits. 
• Route and track documents through an internal review process.
• Compose and send correspondence to business partners, applicants, and or their agents.
• Perform audits on contracts.
• Review lease calculations performed by Land Managers to ensure accuracy.
• Independently conduct rent calculations.
• Request, track, and review insurance certificates and financial security instruments.
• Track financial accounts, audit billings, notify business partners of delinquent accounts, and work with internal staff and external parties to reconcile accounts.
• Ensure that the electronic and hard copy document file systems are current and accurate.
• Provide technical support and trainings to staff on our custom database systems.
• Update and keep district workflow tracking systems current.
• Receive public inquiries regarding the use and management of State-Owned Aquatic Lands.
• Work in NaturE, GIS, SalesForce, and Microsoft.
• Coordinate file management with our Title and Records Office.
• Provide remote and in-person notary services 
• Act as a point of contact for facility maintenance requests.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree AND two years of work experience in natural resource management, real estate, forestry, science, engineering, land use or environmental planning, business, or other relevant field;
  OR a combination of education and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience with managing records and files.
• Knowledge of interpreting and enforcing contract terms.
• Experience working within a team.
• Knowledge of interpreting laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the management of aquatic land.
• Proficient at using computers and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and GIS.
• Proficient at speaking, writing, and reporting clearly and effectively.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.