Aquatic Land Manager Property and Acquisition Specialist 3 Recruitment # 2017-01-3781-00673
Salary Range: $3,907-$5,126 per month plus a comprehensive benefit package and retirement. We also offer generous paid vacation and sick leave as well as paid state holidays. Located in scenic Sedro-Woolley, Washington<http://www.ci.sedro-woolley.wa.us/> Closes: February 13, 2017 Recruitment may be extended beyond the above date depending on the quantity and quality of applicants. This exciting position helps preserve the environment while authorizing sustainable water-dependent uses of DNR-managed lands. The Land Manager is part of a seven-member team comprising the Orca Unit, based in Sedro-Woolley, which is responsible for management of state-owned aquatic lands (SOAL) in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish and San Juan counties, and Camano Island. SOAL includes tidelands and bedlands in marine areas, and shorelands and bedlands of larger rivers and lakes. Managing SOAL consists of negotiating, preparing, and managing aquatic land use authorizations including leases, licenses, and easements, on behalf of the citizens of the state. The Land Manager is expected to become the subject matter expert on marine and/or freshwater SOAL within an assigned portion of the Orca Unit's geographic area. Specific tasks include reviewing applications; determining ownership; overseeing property valuations; reviewing property surveys; coordinating with DNR environmental scientists and policy experts; performing site inspections; and resolving unauthorized uses. Additional duties include conducting stakeholder outreach, engaging in intergovernmental relationships, and providing information regarding department laws, policies, and guidance to the public and other government entities pertaining to lease management on SOAL. The Land Manager must be able to work independently - planning, prioritizing, and coordinating his/her own workload with guidance and support from the District Manager. This position is classified as supervisory and could be assigned to supervise a Land Technician (Natural Resources Technician 3) immediately or at a later date. Approximately 90% of the work is performed in an office environment and approximately 10% in the field. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Knowledge of and/or experience with contracts, business, or property management. * Experience interpreting and implementing guidelines, regulations, and laws. * Experience working with natural resource management/environmental protection issues. * Experience managing multiple complex tasks, setting workload priorities, and completing tasks on time. * Demonstrated ability to provide good customer service. * Experience negotiating contentious issues in a respectful, responsive and informed manner. * Demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly, and use typical office software. * Demonstrated ability to collaborate on internal and external issues in an active respectful, cooperative and professional manner. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: * Knowledge and understanding of land use authorizations (leases, easements, licenses, etc.) and other legal instruments associated with land management. * A Bachelor's Degree in natural resource management, real estate, forestry, geography, marine science, other science, engineering, land use and environmental planning, public policy, business or other relevant field; and two years of related professional work experience in one of the aforementioned specialties. * Experience working for or with other environmental protection or natural resource agencies. * Knowledge of environmental permitting/regulatory processes and rules. * Experience with project management. * Knowledge of and/or experience with environmental cleanup activities, such as MTCA and CERCLA. * Experience supervising. * A natural curiosity - someone who appreciates the how and the why, and who embraces new challenges. * A proactive commitment to process improvement such as looking for ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness. * Experience working in commodity industries (e.g., shellfish, minerals, timber, or agriculture). * Experience working on public access, recreation, or parks issues. * Experience operating small motorboats. SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS * The incumbent in this position is required to work on, over, and around water and to traverse rough terrain by foot. * The incumbent in this position is required to travel and may be required to spend up to two nights per month away from home. * Must have a valid driver's license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Employees who drive for state business, whether in a state or privately-owned vehicle, are required to possess a valid license as defined in policy PO02-006 and abide by all other driver responsibility requirements. * Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/dnr/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1640057 Or go to: www.dnr.wa.gov/employment/jobs<http://www.dnr.wa.gov/employment/jobs> and search for Aquatic Land Manager-PAS 3. Questions? Call Shesha Zavala at (360) 854-2880 or email her at [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> or e-mail [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
