Westside Operations Manager- Special Use and Commercial Leasing, NRS4

Responsibilities:
Special Use Lease Administration - Designated expert for all aspects of lease administration for special use leases in Western Washington.

• Independently performs all aspects of lease administration and compliance including negotiating new and expiring contracts inspections rent adjustments payments and insurance.
• Determines fair market rental values either independently or in consultation with the departments Chief Appraiser.
• Consults with the Office of Attorney General Department and other agency specialists as necessary.
• Resolves any leasing disputes in a prompt and professional manner.
• Regularly informs and updates Westside Region management on the status of the leases in their geographic area and ensures their concerns are addressed.
• Serves as the information source for questions and identifies concerns relating to the acquisition disposition transfer or exchange of Western Washington Trust Lands under lease.
• Evaluates state lands to establish best use management improvements and to initiate development actions and priorities.

• Performs all aspects of lease administration and compliance under the direction of the Commercial Real Estate Program Manager.
• Assists with maintaining and updating the CRE property list and status of leases.
• Drafts and completes lease assignments lease amendments and rent adjustments.
• Assists with resolving any leasing disputes in a prompt and professional manner.
• Provides support for new lease negotiation and manages due diligence process and lease procedures pursuant to DNR CRE policy and procedures.

• Identifies the need for Special Use Leasing program guidance and training and works with the Assistant Division Manager and Commercial Real Estate Program Manager to develop a plan for providing guidance training and implementation.
• Develops and updates programmatic policies and procedures.
• Develops Special Use leasing document templates.
• Performs other duties as assigned for Special Use Leasing development.
• Coordinates with Division and Region staff to develop operating and capital budget proposals and assists in monitoring Region and Division expenditures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree involving major study in business real property or other natural resource-related field AND (5) five years of professional leasing or land management experience;
  OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Experience in negotiating legal contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel or similar database management and the ability to learn new software programs as needed.

• Communicates clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining productive working relationships.
• Proficient in responding to shifting deadlines/priorities.
• Implementation of program improvements and resource allocation.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity equity inclusion and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in accordance with applicable laws regulations and public records retention requirements and ensure requests for public records are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence
    
    

• This position is both in the office and the field. The assigned duty station is the Natural Resource Building (NRB) in Olympia; however this position works independently and sometimes in remote locations in the field and region work centers. Frequent travel is required in remote areas and driving on county roads and interstate highways under a variety of weather conditions. Work hours vary based on field appointments travel after hours evening meetings and unanticipated travel.
• This positionis required to travel for lease administration training and meetings. Position requires approximately 30% in the field often traveling alone to leased sites
  throughout western Washington.
• A current valid drivers license and two years of driving experience. Additionally DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended revoked or restricted (for example Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). 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 drafting policies and procedures.
• Experience conducting financial analysis for identifying fair market values on leases.
• Working knowledge of DNR leasing programs functions and business needs.
• Experience using GIS to prepare view and print maps.
• Working knowledge of DNRs NaturE system or LAMs.
• Experience developing and managing a budget preferably a state agency program budget.

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

• Apply online:at (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:Referencesare optional at the time your application is submitted. Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least 3 professional references with current telephone numbers including your current or most recent supervisor.
• 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.

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• 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.)
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• 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.