If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the manager listed in the “Supplemental Information” section of this publication.
Note – This recruitment announcement may be used to fill other Property & Acquisition Specialist 4 positions that become available.
Duties
This position is responsible for performing specialized and complex duties in real estate services, project and lease program management, property valuation, appraisal, and audit. The incumbent will apply advanced technical knowledge conducting real estate transactions requiring review, analyses, and alternatives; negotiating and effecting less than fee property agreements, lease, easement and partial sales of interest.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Manages the statewide management real estate program’s Real Property Agreement (RPA) program.
- Independently coordinates, performs, and manages specialized and complex duties in real estate services relating to vacant, residential, commercial, recreational, and/or industrial properties statewide for property transactions including site inspections, negotiations, appraisals, document preparation and execution.
- Conduct property inspections for compliance with terms and conditions of the contract.
- Gain compliance on any outstanding contract terms or conditions.
- Arranges, conducts, and participates in public meetings and hearings that are either required by law or are necessary for property notification to the public of land transactions.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, or a closely related field.*
- Two (2) years of experience in real property appraising; capital project contracting; property negotiations; public property management; title examination; relocation assistance; or selling, leasing, or buying real estate.
- Valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver’s license.
*Additional qualifying experience may be substituted year for year for education
DESIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Experience monitoring contracts for compliance.
- Knowledge of Washington State real estate laws and regulations.
- Experience in public speaking.
- Completed educational course work in environmental, physical, or natural sciences, planning or other related fields.
Supplemental Information
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To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.careers.wa.gov. Click on “Look for Jobs” and select Parks and Recreation Commission under the “Department” search. Use reference number 07106 when searching for the job announcement.
You must attach or embed in your application the following:
- Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualification listed on this announcement.
- Current Resume.
- Three professional references.
**All requested materials must be submitted. Incomplete or late application materials will not be accepted. Failure to follow application process may disqualify you from further consideration.**
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the application questions. Answers will be verified and documentation may be required. Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment.This position is included in the non-supervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: https://wfse.org/
Diversity Policy Statement
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is committed to creating an equitable, hospitable, appreciative, safe, and inclusive park environment – one that embraces the full spectrum of all community members’ contributions. The Commission makes this commitment because:
- Diversity strengthens the workforce in competence and ability;
- Celebrating diversity appreciates and values individual differences;
- Diversity serves an increasingly heterogeneous society;
- Diversity helps ensure the relevance of a state park system, its mission, properties, and programs to the people of this state today and in the future; and
- Diversity is crucial to our ability to serve all citizens.
The Commission encourages and supports staff efforts to reach out to people of all races, national origins, abilities, religions, sexual orientations, veteran status, ages, and genders who use the parks and who live in communities nearby parks. This outreach is to focus on engaging in partnerships that expand programs and services in a way that is meaningful and of value to all people. The Commission is dedicated to offering quality experiences to all visitors through a workforce and volunteer corps that reflects the diversity of Washington State.
The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at (360) 902-8565. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.
For information about this position, please contact Ken Graham at Ken.Graham@parks.wa.gov or (360) 902-8680.