Property and Acquisition Specialist
Washington Department of Natural Resources Ellensburg, WA, USA
- Location: Ellensburg, WA, USA
- Categories: Accounting and Finance, Clerical and Administrative Support, Forestry, Natural Resources, Real Estate
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Apr 24, 2025
Job Description:
Property and Acquisition Specialist
Description
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain professional working relationships.
- Manage Rivers Districts’ aquatic lease agreements throughout Central Washington.
- Initial review and analysis of use authorizations. Evaluation of the proposed use for feasibility, in the best interest of the State, and consistent with Washington State laws, regulations, and policies.
- Evaluate land ownership and existing encumbrances.
- Clear and effective communication with internal and external partners, governmental agencies, Tribes, and the general public.
- Work with applicants to negotiate all terms of the use authorization agreement of state-owned aquatics lands within applicable RCWs and guidelines.
- Serve as a point of contact for Region/Division staff, business partners, and the public concerning state-owned aquatic lands.
- Determine rental amounts.
- Prepare the use authorization agreement and associated exhibits.
- Ensure applicants have secured all required permits, surveys, and reports, and they meet department guidelines.
- Review and comment on project designs, develop Resource Management plans, and consult with program specialists.
- Complete SEPA evaluations.
- Determine best management practices and environmental conservation measures.
- Conduct field work, including site inspections, compliance checks, drone and vessel operations, and other related duties.
- Investigate reports of unauthorized uses of state-owned aquatic lands.
- Participate in water body management planning, restoration, and mitigation.
- Manage and organize lease files.