*Aquatic Land Technician, Property and Acquisition Specialist 1*
*Recruitment #2023-12-6277*
*Full-time, Permanent, Represented position*
*Location: Pacific Cascade Region- Chehalis, WA*
*Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered*
*Salary: $3,537.
00 - $4,723.
00 Monthly*
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Aquatic Resources Division.
Come help us manage state-owned aquatic lands so that our aquatic resources thrive, businesses grow, waterfront public access is provided, and salmon are preserved in perpetuity.
We are looking for a critical thinker with proficient soft skills who is flexible in decision-making.
The ideal candidate is able to work on internal and external issues in an active, respectful, and professional manner.
The *Property Acquisition Specialist 1, Rivers District* helps manage, protect, and restore 28 counties in southwestern and eastern Washington State.
In covering 28 counties, Rivers District has a wide variety of support we provide to the Aquatic Resources Division.
Rivers District supports the use of state-owned aquatic lands by working with lessees and those with other kinds of use authorizations to use these public aquatic lands with care—protecting habitat and whenever possible, including public access points in their lease.
*Responsibilities:*
* Work in a respectful and professional manner
* Build professional relationships
* Ensuring that the team achieves the DNR vision and mission and does so consistent with the DNR values and core competencies
* Review Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Applications (JARPA) for requesting use authorizations.
* Research title and ownership information.
* Review and interpret surveys and aerial photographs; create vicinity maps and other GIS products.
* Work on the negotiation, processing, approval, and execution of property contracts.
* Review, track, and file local, state, and federal regulatory permits.
* Route and track documents through an internal review process.
* Compose and send correspondence to business partners, applicants, and or their agents.
* Perform audits on contracts.
* Review lease calculations performed by Land Managers to ensure accuracy.
* Independently conduct rent calculations.
* Request, track, and review insurance certificates and financial security instruments.
* Track financial accounts, audit billings, notify business partners of delinquent accounts, and work with internal staff and external parties to reconcile accounts.
* Ensure that the electronic and hard copy document file systems are current and accurate.
* Provide technical support and trainings to staff on our custom database systems.
* Update and keep district workflow tracking systems current.
* Receive public inquiries regarding the use and management of State Owned Aquatic Lands.
* Work in NaturE, GIS, SalesForce, and Microsoft.
* Coordinate file management with our Title and Records Office.
* Provide remote and in-person notary.
* Act as a point of contact for facility maintenance requests.
*Required Qualifications:*
* Associate’s Degree AND two years of work experience in natural resource management, real estate, forestry, science, engineering, land use or environmental planning, business, or other relevant field.
OR a combination of education and/or equivalent experience.
* Experience with managing records and files.
* Knowledge of understanding, interpreting, and enforcing contract terms.
* Experience with working within a team.
* Knowledge of interpreting laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to the management of aquatic land.
* Proficient at using computers and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and GIS.
* Proficient at speaking, writing, and reporting clearly and effectively.
* Team Building – You inspire and create an environment that allows motivation to thrive, and guides others toward goal accomplishments.
Consistently develops and sustains cooperative working relationships.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation within the organization and with stakeholders, fostering commitment, team spirit, pride, and trust.
* Customer Service – You balance the interests of a variety of clients and readily adjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands.
Anticipates and meets the needs of clients, ensures quality end-products, and is committed to continuous improvement of services.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,444.
00 - $56,676.
00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Disability insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
* Chehalis, WA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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