Property and Acquisition Specialist

This position plays a key role in ensuring DNR’s mission to manage, sustain, and protect the health of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations. You’ll dig into lease agreements, track payments and deadlines, collaborate with lessees, and ensure compliance. 

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 state-owned aquatics lands within applicable RCWs and guidelines. 
• Serve as a point of contact for Region/Division staff, business partners, and the public concerning state-owned 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 state-owned aquatic lands.
• Participate in water body management planning, restoration, and mitigation.
• Manage and organize lease files.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s 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.

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• Washington Department of Natural Resources

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