Responsibilities:

• Advises the Project Section Administrator, state lands districts, and region management on lease compliance actions and updates.
• Responsible for leading the processes to administer existing licenses and leases and grant new licenses and leases.
• Negotiates regularly with private landowners, corporations, tribes, and other governmental agencies.
• Northwest Region expert for communication site leases and land use license (LUL) granting.
• Land Use Licenses cover a broad range of uses including stream restoration projects, logging operations (tail holds), science-based data collecting, military exercises, and other miscellaneous uses of state lands. Each license is complex, requiring scoping, negotiation, research, and strategic thinking.
• Northwest Region expert for the rights-of-way program for easement granting and acquisitions and shorter-term road use permits (RUPs).
• The position advises the Project Section Administrator, state lands districts, and region management on access needs by assessing for short-term or long-term use, scoping, negotiating with the other party, and researching the title.
• Supervises several staff members

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, business administration, or a related field; AND three years of professional-related experience
  OR a combination of education and/or experience. 
• Basic understanding of real estate law related to processing Rights-of-Way documentation; Real Property appraisal practices including appraising land and road values, utilizing county assessor data and other information related to timber harvest and new road construction; allowable uses of land related to Land Use Licenses; and processing Land Transactions. 
• Proven ability in computer applications, word processing, Excel spreadsheets, and other proprietary databases to process documentation, retrieve information, and track workload. 
• Ability to utilize GIS to research and map ROW-related issues and edit or work with others to supervise edits.
• Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) and collaborate with diverse internal and external customers/stakeholders to process multiple concurrent tasks; ability to successfully negotiate acceptable terms with difficult parties; and ability to evaluate characteristics of complex proposals that may impact the cost, feasibility or require special provisions to accommodate.
• Highly developed planning, negotiating, budgeting, and collaborating with diverse customers/stakeholders; ability to evaluate characteristics of complex proposals and agreements that may have financial, management, and other significant ramifications.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Mostly office, with occasional needs for field visits to communication sites existing and new, as well as remote locations for easement, permit, or license activity review and compliance. Located in the NRB or NW Region Office. (Telework outside of the NRB or NW Region office will be considered but is not guaranteed full-time.)
• Occasional travel; travel status- duty station is Sedro Woolley.

• Basic understanding of DNR’s asset management and trust land management responsibilities and practices. Prior experience in managing assets across large forested landscapes, with multiple uses, and with complex levels of public interest is desirable.
• Additional education specializing in right-of-way, surveying, or land management is desired.

Application Requirements:

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). 
• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with 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 info@governmentjobs.com 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.

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s 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 that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.