Property and Acquisition Specialist 3 PAS3

• Thrives on detail and diving into complex processes.
• Wants to be part of a highfunctioning collaborative team that values trust integrity and results.
• A collaborative work environment striving to ensure proposed land uses are in the best interest of the State and meet the uses needs.
• Engagement and environment of learning and curiosity.
• Providing excellent customer service both internally and externally.
• Thinking outside the box to develop unique and creative solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain professional working relationships.
• Manage Rivers Districts aquatic lease agreements throughout Central Washington.
• Initial review and analysis of use authorizations. Evaluation of the proposed use for feasibility in the best interest of the State and consistent with Washington State laws regulations and policies.
• Evaluate land ownership and existing encumbrances.
• Clear and effective communication with internal and external partners governmental agencies Tribes and the general public.
• Work with applicants to negotiate all terms of the use authorization agreement of stateowned aquatics lands within applicable RCWs and guidelines.
• Serve as a point of contact for Region/Division staff business partners and the public concerning stateowned aquatic lands.
• Determine rental amounts.
• Prepare the use authorization agreement and associated exhibits.
• Ensure applicants have secured all required permits surveys and reports and they meet department guidelines.
• Review and comment on project designs develop Resource Management plans and consult with program specialists.
• Complete SEPA evaluations.
• Determine best management practices and environmental conservation measures.
• Conduct field work including site inspections compliance checks drone and vessel operations and other related duties.
• Investigate reports of unauthorized uses of stateowned aquatic lands.
• Participate in water body management planning restoration and mitigation.
• Manage and organize lease files.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree involving major study in business or public administration real estate economics accounting or wildlife management.
  OR related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• 2 years of experience in leasing real estate natural resource management environmental planning or other relevant experience.
• Knowledge of interpreting and implementing guidelines regulations and laws.
• Knowledge working with natural resource management/environmental protection issues.
• Ability to negotiate contentious issues in a respectful responsive and informed manner.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with contract business or property management.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks set workload priorities and complete tasks on time.
• Ability to provide good customer service.
• Ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly and use typical office software.
• Ability to collaborate on internal and external issues in an active respectful cooperative and professional manner.
• 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.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• The work environment is mixed between the office and the field with the majority of work in the office. Most fieldwork involves being on or near the water with the risk of falling in (the use of personal flotation devices is mandatory in such locations). Most fieldwork involves driving often on congested roads with a high volume of traffic.
• Travel may be required to locations within the District or Olympia. Most travel is by car. Most travel requires less than two consecutive nights away. Overnight travel is generally less than two nights a month.
• A valid unrestricted drivers license and two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

• Experience working on public access recreation or park issues.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting/regulatory processes and rules.
• Experience working in commodity industries (e.g. shellfish minerals timber or agriculture).
• Experience with site analysis and/or sampling programs.
• Experience operating small motorboats.

Application Requirements:Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents please contact .

• Apply onlineat (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest:describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required desired and special requirements.
• Resume:that details your experience and qualifications.
• References:35 professional references with current telephone numbers to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document use the References text field in the online application or include it with your resume.
• Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc..
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council Womens Employee Resource Group Veterans Employee Resource Group etc.
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.