Property and Acquisition Specialist 4 (PAS4)
Recruitment #2024-4-7072
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $5,088.00 - $6,838.00

Responsibilities (see official listing for full details):

• 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.

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,
  OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent. 
• 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.