Rights-of-Way Specialist, Natural Resources Specialist 2 (NRS2)

State of Washington•Stevens County – Colville, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northeast Region has an exciting opportunity in our Rights of Way Program. We are actively seeking a Rights-of-Way Specialist (NRS 2) to join our team. This position works out of the Northeast Region office in Colville, Washington, and will provide support to the supervisory Asset Management Specialist. This position aids in coordination with multiple partners, works to acquire access for state land management activities, grant rights to use state lands, and finds solutions to complex access issues. The Rights-of-Way Program intersects many parts of the agency and provides a unique ability to learn about DNR and the wide range of activities that happen on state lands.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a natural resources-related field AND two years of professional experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and various proprietary databases to process documentation, retrieve information, and track workload.
Ability to utilize GIS to research and map ROW-related issues and edit or work with others to edit attributes.
Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) and collaborate with diverse internal and external customers to process multiple concurrent tasks.
Ability to successfully negotiate acceptable terms with difficult parties.
A basic knowledge of Real Estate law related to processing Rights of Way documentation.
A basic knowledge of Real Property appraisal practices, including appraising land and road values utilizing county assessor data and other information with minimal guidance.
A basic knowledge of Processing SEPA documentation related to timber harvest and new road construction, such as allowable uses of state land related to issuing Land Use Licenses.
A basic knowledge of Processing Land Transactions.
Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.
A current, valid driver’s license and two years of driving experience.
DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices).
This position requires driving as an essential function.

Nice To Haves

Prior professional experience working in Natural Resources, Engineering, Surveying, Property Appraisal, Rights-of-Way, Land Transactions, Real Property Law, or a Property Title Examination-related field.
Competency in utilizing ESRI GIS to track, depict, or analyze data to review proposals and/or prepare basic maps.

Responsibilities

Supports the supervisory Asset Management Specialist in granting or acquiring Rights-of-Way (ROW) on DNR State Lands throughout the region.
Coordination and preparation of ROW agreements.
Assisting with evaluating and processing Land Transactions.
Assisting with the development and review of ROW Program Goals and Objectives.
Assisting internal and external customers with ROW needs.
Implementation of the Regional (property/commodity) Trespass tracking.

Benefits

Commitment to organizational health and wellness
Work/life balance
DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups
Leadership that empowers and supports employees
Professional development opportunities
Educational and career development aid
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
Employer contributions toward health insurance
Paid holidays
Retirement plans
Sick leave
Vacation days