Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for administering the Rights-of-way Granting and Acquisition Programs within the Rights-of-Way Section of the Engineering Division. This includes: serving as the agency rights-of-way expert; supervising four division staff; providing consultation services to other agency programs; working with other agency experts to resolve problems related to rights-of-way granting and acquisition, including the Attorney General’s Office, the Survey Section, the Product and Sales Division, the Chief Appraiser and the Title and Records Office; consulting on and reviewing region projects; providing training and mentoring; representing the program on agency committees; and identifying and resolving statewide rights-of-way issues.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the position, including real estate, arboriculture, forestry, urban forestry, rights-of-way, legal studies, or project management
  AND 4 years of professional experience working in forestry, rights-of-way, forest roads engineering, real property law, real estate, or environmental law
  AND 2 years of experience managing professional staff, OR 3 years leading teams or projects involving professional staff.
  Experience may be gained concurrently.
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. 
• 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, and regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• Office setting, with occasional field visits.
• This position occasionally requires travel statewide.
•  A valid unrestricted driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states where they have held a license for the past three years. 

• Advanced degree or certification in real property law, environmental law, engineering, forestry, rights-of-way, or other relevant field.  
• Experience working and negotiating with federal agencies, state agencies, tribal entities, and the private sector.  

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 your 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.