Wildlife Program – Lands Division
Spokane Valley, Washington – Spokane County

Eastern Region 1: Asotin, Columbia, Ferry, Garfield, Lincoln, Pend Oreille, Spokane, Stevens, Walla Walla, and Whitman Counties.

This recruitment will be posted until July 5, 2023 – first review of applications will take place on May 19, 2023, submit your application materials as soon as possible. This recruitment may be closed at any time.

WDFW manages more than one million acres of owned and controlled lands including hatcheries, shellfish beds, wildlife areas, and public fishing access areas.

Coordinate real estate services and activities within Region 1 while providing technical assistance to regional personnel and the public!

Post Season Scouting – Asotin Creek Wildlife Area – Photo Credit: Scott Hughes

With that in mind,

Picture yourself reviewing and providing timely responses (approval or denial) to requests for permits, rights of entry, and agreements allowing temporary use of department lands.

This is an opportunity to investigate, negotiate, and assist with resolution of complex property rights issues with landowners such as boundary line disputes, easements and/or trespass issues.

You thrive on building collaboration and teamwork, participate in Region Management Team and District Management Team meetings representing Real Estate Services and sharing issues with Olympia staff as necessary.

We are seeking a candidate with demonstrated values matching those of WDFW: Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

Rainbow Lake on the Tucannon River – Region 1 – Photo Credit: Staci Lehman

Our Eastern Region 1 Lands Agent,

Receives and evaluates requests for the use of WDFW land for Region 1:

• Receive, review and coordinate with Olympia staff in processing requests for long-term use of department property such as leases, easements, or other documents.
• Participate in process required for restoration projects on department property within Region 1 to ensure that they are consistent with WDFW’s mission, collaboratively developed and well managed.

Provide property management expertise and leadership to region staff in accordance with real estate policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws:

• Evaluate and respond to requests for real property use from all Region Programs.
• Utilize Land Information System (LIS) system to research inquiries related to DFW land ownership documents or fund sources.

Manage real estate transactions within Region 1 involving acquisitions, exchanges, conversions, and/or property dispositions:

• Negotiate real estate transactions (acquisitions, etc.) with other entities as a representative of the agency - investigate, negotiate, and resolve complex transactions with landowners for use of real property and property rights.
• Assist Olympia staff in conducting due diligence such as title reviews, drafting appraisal scopes of work, preparing draft documents and/or tracking progress on meeting timelines.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work Setting, including hazards:
  • 85% of time work is performed in an office setting conducting general property management and coordination activities involving the review or creation of documents.
  • Option for remote work may be available.
• Schedule:
  • 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Monday – Friday.
• Travel Requirements:
  • Up to 15% of time may be in travel or over-night status.
• Tools and Equipment:
  • Standard office equipment, vehicles, etc.
• Customer Interactions:
  • Attending meetings, responding to phone calls and emails.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Closely related qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-by-year basis.

AND

OR

Certifications/Licenses:

Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of software.
• Project management experience demonstrating ability to effectively prioritize multiple issues/tasks.

Knowledge of:

• Appraisal processes and requirements.
• Title research and escrow procedures.
• Grant application procedures and funding restriction.

Ability to:

• Effectively present ideas and concepts with a variety of customers.
• Read and interpret maps, surveys, and legal descriptions.

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (Generic cover letter will not be accepted).
• A current resume.
• Three professional references.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

All new employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9 Form) on their first day of work. If hired for this or any position at WDFW, you will be required to provide documentation proving you are eligible to work in the United States. For a list of acceptable documents, please use the following link: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

JOIN THE WDFW TEAM:

Learn about our agency and the perks of working for WDFW!

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has some of the most talented people in the natural resource field. We celebrate and value diversity, appreciating that a workforce composed of those from different backgrounds and experiences creates an inclusive environment, strengthens positive relationships with the local community, and brings new perspectives and approaches to fulfilling the agency’s mission. We value demonstrated skill in living WDFW values of Accountability, Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, and Empathy (ASPIRE).

WDFW employees may be eligible for the following:

Medical/Dental/Vision for employee & dependent(s), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), Vacation, Sick, and other Leave*, 11 Paid Holidays per year*, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance, Deferred Compensation Programs, Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP), Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), Employee Assistance Program, Commute Trip Reduction Incentives (Download PDF reader), Combined Fund Drive, SmartHealth.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

VETERAN PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of veteran preference, please do the following:

• Email a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter to RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and Vet (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – Veteran)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

MILITARY SPOUSE PREFERENCE NOTICE:

To take advantage of military spouse preference, please do the following:

• Notify us of your military spouse status by email at RecruitmentTeam@dfw.wa.gov.
• Subject line should include recruitment number, position, and MS (for example: #10155 Biologist 1 – MS)
• Include your name as it appears on your application in careers.wa.gov.

As part of WDFW’s efforts to advance respectful and inclusive work environments, the Agency expects inclusivity as part of our professional interactions and communications. Therefore, we want to ensure that all individuals feel welcome, are treated fairly and respectfully. All staff are empowered to fully contribute to serving their work unit, Agency, and the citizens of Washington.

The Department of Fish and Wildlife 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 of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

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