Property & Acquisition Specialist 4 – Permanent – *02096-24

FULL-TIME/PERMANENT
PROPERTY & ACQUISITION SPECIALIST 4

Lands Division –Real Estate Services Section
Olympia, Washington – Thurston County

This recruitment has been reopened to expand the candidate pool. If you have previously applied to this recruitment, you do not need to reapply. 

Are you passionate about preserving Washington’s rich natural heritage and enhancing wildlife-related recreational opportunities? Join the dynamic team at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) on our mission to protect and perpetuate fish and wildlife across our beautiful state!

We’re on the lookout for someone who can bring their energy and expertise to the table, working under the guidance of our Property Acquisition Supervisor. Your role will be like no other – from analyzing property titles to orchestrating escrow magic, and even crunching financial numbers with flair – you’ll do it all!

Duties:

Here is what you will be doing, 

• Manage the personal services contracts for property acquisitions and disposals state-wide.
• Investigates properties for acquisition or disposal state-wide.
• Coordinates and performs closings for acquisitions state-wide.
• Assist with development of maps, Commission presentation proposals, and review of data and inquiries provided by regions.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • Work roughly 90% of time in an office or telework setting.
  • Hazards may include, sitting or standing for long periods at a time at a desk in front of a computer while typing or writing.
  • Hazards associated with driving on the roads and maneuvering over uneven terrains.
  • Approx. 10% of the time conducting site inspections.
• Schedule:
  • Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Travel to and from site inspections as assigned.
  • Assignments may involve overnight travel.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Computer, cell phone; shared use of printer and scanner.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Attending meetings and responding to phone calls, emails, and written correspondence from contractors and landowners.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in business or public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, park planning, wildlife management, forestry, or related field.

AND 

• Two (2) years of experience involving real estate transaction processes and ownership transactions and appraising real property.

OR 

• One (1) year of experience as a Property and Acquisition Specialist 3.

Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

Certifications/Licenses: 

• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following: 

• Ability to read and interpret maps, surveys, and legal descriptions.
• Project management experience demonstrating ability to effectively prioritize multiple issues and tasks.
• Knowledge of appraisal processes and requirements.
• Knowledge of title research and escrow procedures.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant programs for land acquisition.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office suite of software.
• Proven ability to effectively present ideas and concepts to a variety of customers.
• Experience with land conservation at a government agency or a Land Trust.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Please note: Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.

Experience and education selected, listed, and detailed in the Supplemental Questions must be verifiable in the application.

In order to successfully apply for this position, you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE: 

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field.  We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE: 

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at diana.humes@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line must include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

Note: Please blackout any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. 

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications.   Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully.  All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity employer.  We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity.   Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.  

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format please contact Jayme Chase by phone 360-902-2278 or email Jayme.Chase@dfw.wa.gov , or the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 800-833-6388.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or support@neogov.com.

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