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This position is responsible for working with our division and region staff to generate revenue on behalf of public schools, state institutions and county services by sustainably managing Washington State Trust Lands consistent with the trust mandate and the department’s guiding principles. The Assistant Land Manager contributes to this mission by assisting to process leases, permits, easements and licenses generating more than $25M annually.  This position will coordinate and perform contract administration and land development activities for the Southeast Region leasing programs, enters data and creates invoices in SAP/NaturE system, and coordinate with staff in providing technical procedural expertise for agricultural and special use leasing activities in Southeast Region.  Reviewing documentation to ensure they are professionally formatted, edited and timely is a critical part of this position.

• Experience preparing, reviewing, and recommending edits to legal contract language;
• Two years of experience performing professional, technical or paraprofessional duties relating to land use, or lease transactions.
• Experience managing information in an electronic database;
• Knowledge of state laws and rules for leasing processes;
• Organizational skills;
  • Ability to meet deliverables on multiple projects with strict timelines;
  • Ability to work effectively as a part of a team in meeting deliverables;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
  • Personal computer skills with an emphasis in using Word for merge documents and Excel;

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in agriculture, natural resource management, land management;
• Advanced knowledge of land use, real estate contract, and easement legal, business, and management principles;
• Working knowledge of Trust Land management theory, principles, and related law;
• Ability to view the success of the organization and team as more important than individual achievements;
• Ability to be receptive to new ideas and adaptable to change;
• Ability to work on uneven terrain in all weather conditions;
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel;

SPECIAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position requires regular contact with external customers and stakeholders including the general public, lessees, contractors, private landowners, recreational users, and other government representatives.  Position has occasional contact with angry and/or distraught customers and stakeholders.
• Position requires a limited amount of travel (approx. 5%) of time in the field, often traveling alone between sites within the unit or to Olympia.

APPLICATION PROCESS

• To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above)
• You must submit the following:
  • Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile, required and desired position qualifications, and special position requirements.
  • Attach your Resume – do not add it into the text of the application, it must be an attachment.
  • The names of three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Carefully review your application materials before submitting. If you fail to submit the required documents, you may no longer be considered for the position by the supervisor.
• You may not reapply for this posting for 30 days.

Application Status – once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account.  Finalists for the position will be contacted by the hiring managers directly.

Questions?  Please contact Chad Unland at phone number 509-925-0935/chad.unland@dnr.wa.gov or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

By submitting the application materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct to the best of your knowledge.  You understand that the state may verify information and that untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from applicant pool or dismissal if employed. This announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR).

Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a fair and impartial manner for all persons without regard to age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, religion, genetic information, military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability.  Persons with a disability who need assistance during the screening process or those needing this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff (360) 902-1350 or (360) 902-1128.  DNR may be contacted using the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) by dialing 711.