Property & Acquisition Specialist 4

Description Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission Job Title: Property and Acquisition Specialist 4 (Real Estate Program) Location: Tumwater, WA Closes: Continuously until filled .
First review of applications will be 12/04/2023 at 11 p.
m.
PST Travel: This position requires travel statewide.
Approximately 80% of the job duties are conducted in a remote environment.
___________________________ Want to join a great organization? The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest, most diverse-and most beautiful—parks systems in the country.
With more than 120,000 acres, the system includes 124 developed parks, including 19 marine parks, 11 historical parks, 35 heritage sites, 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of long-distance recreation trails.
And the agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers), who are some of the most passionate employees you'll find anywhere We love what we manage and what we do.
For more information on Washington State Parks, click here.
This is your opportunity to protect lands for future generations to enjoy.
This position works with a great team of other real estate professionals on a wide variety of projects, as well as with other staff throughout the agency.
You will work with local, state, federal, and tribal nations on a vast spectrum of projects.
Support and additional training is available.
The position will allow someone to always be learning new things.
There are opportunities for telework flexibility and for travel to some of the most beautiful places in Washington.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized; someone who wants to make a difference in our state park system.
The Property and Acquisition Specialist 4 is responsible for enforcing a variety of contracts executed between the agency and second parties within State Parks owned or managed lands.
Contract types include, but are not limited to, fee agreements; deed restrictions or reservations held by state on real property transferred to other parties; less than-fee agreements, including easements, leases and permits; and funding contracts, including pass-through agreements, budget provisions, or capital projects.
Duties In this role you will assist the Real Estate Program staff on projects including noncomplex assignments related to property acquisitions, donations, disposals, transfers, exchanges, relocation assistance, property management, and real property agreements such as leases, easements, and permits.
Duties include but are not limited to: Identifies and resolves compliance issues with existing agency contracts and agreements.
Conducts a thorough review of current real estate contracts and leases of state park lands as assigned.
Collects information, organizes timelines, and documents subsequent assessments and resolutions of project/compliance issues.
Notifies lease tenants or concessionaires of established policies and requirements, and initiates enforcement actions by documenting and reporting lease or agreement terms violations to supervisor.
Monitors and evaluates public/political concerns that could affect resolution of compliance with lease or agreement terms.
Effectively persuades tenants to abide by established agreements.
Initiates enforcement actions when necessary.
Conducts property and leasehold inspections of park lands subject to leases or other use agreements.
Inspects structures and environmental conditions to determine compliance with the terms of contract agreements, identifying elements or factors that contribute to noncompliance or that indicate underlying or future problems.
Obtains vesting deeds and assists with title research for long-distance trails on former rail lines.
Research Land and Water Conservation Fund 6(f) boundaries and other grant related deed restrictions to ensure compliance with grant requirements.
Conduct property research and investigations using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), county information, meetings with landowners, realtors, etc.
Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, or a closely related field.
* AND Three (3) years of experience in real property appraising; property negotiations; public property management; or selling, leasing, or buying real estate.
OR One (1) year experience as a Property & Acquisition Specialist 3.
AND Valid unrestricted (except for corrective lenses) driver's license.
*Additional qualifying experience may be substituted year for year for education requirement.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: .
Working knowledge of agency GIS Lands data bases Experience in land purchases, disposals, and reviewing appraisals.
Experience utilizing Microsoft TEAMS.
Knowledge of Real Property Agreement process.
Experience utilizing Recreational and Conservation Office data base.
Knowledge of residential relocation RCW's and process,.
Supplemental Information HOW TO APPLY: To ensure consideration, please complete the online job application and profile at www.
careers.
wa.
gov or at State Parks Jobs.
You must attach or embed in your application the following: Letter of Interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in 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.
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/ *This recruitment announcement may be used to fill other Property & Acquisition Specialist 4 positions that become available.
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; 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 the recruitment process and qualifications, please contact Wendy Vandel at wendy.
vandel@Parks.
wa.
gov or (360) 902-8688.
For information about this position, please contact Ken Graham at Ken.
graham@parks.
wa.
gov or (360) 902-8680.