Property and Acquisition Specialist 4

Property and Acquisition Specialist 4 (PAS4)
Recruitment #2023-1-7072
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA. OR Region- City, WA.
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $5,088.00 – $6,838.00

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 01/17/2024. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Provide support and advice to Regions and all Divisions of DNR.
• Research property ownership, and property rights.
• Read and write legal descriptions.
• Assist in title examination, clearance of vesting issues, title reviews, and processing property-related documents and invoices.
• Serve as an agency expert and project manager of right-of-way.
• Coordinate subject matter experts to support projects in the regions or other programs.
• Review contracts.
• Conduct complex negotiations.
• Prepare all required documents for assigned duties.
• Develop training.
• Basic understanding and usage of ArcGIS Pro or equivalent.
• Data entry into complex databases.
• Assisting with public disclosure requests.
• Ensure all projects on state lands meet obligations to the trusts and are consistent with applicable laws and policies.
• Ability to work closely with both internal and external stakeholders across a number of disciplines including real estate, contract law, forestry, engineering, agriculture, utilities, natural resource sciences, environmental law, and more.
• Liaison with the United States Forest Service as the cost share analyst and facilitating access issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, engineering, or real property-related field AND 2 years of professional experience in rights-of-way, land transactions, forestry, real property, contracts, engineering, or surveying.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• Critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve issues.
• Competent and effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in complex negotiations.
• Experience in creative problem-solving.
• Proficient computer skills including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience handling sensitive matters.