Aquatic Land Manager, Property and Acquisition Specialist 3 Details

Aquatic Land Manager, Property and Acquisition Specialist 3

State of Washington Dept. of Natural Resources - Port Townsend, WA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Description

Aquatic Land Manager, Property and Acquisition Specialist 3
Recruitment #2021-09-6287
This is a Full-time, Permanent, Represented position.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources has an exciting opportunity within our Aquatic Resources Division. Come help us manage state-owned aquatic lands (SOAL) so that people and orcas thrive, businesses and eelgrass meadows grow, and waterfront public access and salmon are preserved in perpetuity. We are looking for an Aquatic Land Manager to join our team of five professional staff (including two other Aquatic Land Managers) who are based in beautiful and rural Jefferson County just 25 minutes from the Victorian seaport gem of Port Townsend.

Following training, you will become the designated expert for managing SOAL involving aquaculture uses within greater Puget Sound.

If you are fascinated by and enjoy the following, you may be an ideal candidate:

• The DNR mission.
• Mastering unusual, often technical topics such as property legal descriptions, property rights, and environmental protection statutes and rules.
• Drafting strong contracts that meet the goals of the state - ensuring environmental protection, promoting public use and access, and minimizing risk – and meeting the goals of our customers (lessees/grantees/licensees).
• Working with individual citizens, private industry, Tribes, other governments, and stakeholders.
• Providing excellent customer service both internally and externally.
• Non-routine work; even experienced staff learn something new nearly every day.

Duties

Responsibilities:
You will be entrusted with an array of responsibilities including the following:

• Negotiating and preparing aquatic land use authorizations (including leases, licenses, and/or easements) with a focus on aquaculture.
• Ensuring compliance with contract terms, permforming site inspections, and resolving unauthorized uses of SOAL.
• Developing and maintaining effective intergovernmental relationships.
• Providing information regarding department laws, policies, and guidance to the public and to other government entities pertaining to management of SOAL.
• Reviewing and commenting on project designs and regulatory permits.
• Incorporating appropriate environmental conservation measures into use authorizations by working closely with the district Habitat Stewardship Specialist.
• Evaluating land ownership. This may include completing historical record searches related to past authorizations and ownership of SOAL.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Experience managing multiple complex tasks, setting workload priorities, and completing tasks on time.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with contract, business, or property management.
• Experience interpreting and implementing guidelines, regulations, and laws.
• Experience working with natural resource management/environmental protection issues.
• 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 active, respectful, cooperative, and professional manner.
• The work environment is approximately 90% at a workspace/office and 10% in the field. Most fieldwork involves being on or near the water with the risk of falling in (use of personal floatation devices is mandatory in such locations.) Most fieldwork involves driving
• The incumbent in this position is required to travel. Travel may be required to locations within the District or Olympia. Most travel is by car. Most travel requires less than two concurrent nights away. Overnight travel is generally less than two nights a month.
• A valid driver’s license and have two years of driving experience. This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence
• IMPORTANT NOTE: The Commissioner of Public Lands has instituted a requirement that all employees of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by October 18, 2021, as a condition of employment. Vaccination status will be verified at the time an offer of employment is made. An accommodation may be available for individuals who have a sincerely held religious belief or a medical reason for not receiving the COVID-19 vaccination.

Our ideal candidate will also have the qualifications listed below:

• Bachelor’s Degree and two years’ experience in natural resource management, real estate, forestry, science, engineering, land use or environmental planning, business or other relevant field.
• Knowledge and understanding of land use authorizations (leases, easements, licenses, etc.) and other legal instruments associated with land management.
• Experience working for or with other resource agencies, tribes, or local governments.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting/regulatory processes and rules.
• Experience working in commodity industries (e.g., shellfish, minerals, timber, or agriculture).
• Experience with project management.
• Knowledge of and/or experience with environmental cleanup activities, such as MTCA and CERCLA.
• Experience working on public access, recreation, or parks issues.
• Experience supervising.
• A natural curiosity – someone who appreciates the how and the why, and who embraces new challenges.
• Experience operating small motorboats.

Supplemental Information

Location:
One of the world's most scenic places, Washington State offers breathtaking discoveries for people who love natural beauty and outdoor recreation, from the Pacific Coast shores to the rugged Cascade Mountains to the rolling hills of the Palouse. Your office will be located in Chimacum.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, telework (mobile-work) is expected for most office activities. When approved to return, staff are expected to report to their assigned duty station for work activities or may be approved for telework based on DNR's telework policy.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
Our mission is to manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs economically and socially for current and future generations. At DNR we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity and inclusion. With nearly 1,500 employees in locations throughout Washington, we manage and protect more than 5 million acres of state-owned forest, range, commercial, agricultural and aquatic lands.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of those include:

• 
  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, visit here to learn more
• 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
• A comprehensive benefit package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

How to Apply:
To be considered you must apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above). You must complete the entire online application to be considered for the position.

Application Requirements:

• Attach a letter of interest describing how your experience and qualifications relate to the position profile and the position required, desired and special requirements.
• Attach a resume describing your experience and qualifications.
• Provide three to five professional references – you may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include with resume.
• Complete all supplemental questions.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and may also be used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22 or other verification of military service. Please black out your social security number prior to attaching. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Persons needing accommodation during the screening process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact DNR Recruiting staff at (360) 522-2500 or (360) 522-0143 or by email at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington State Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) at 1-800-833-6388 or www.washingtonrelay.com.

DNR is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.

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Questions? Please contact Sean Carlson at 360-301-0422, Sean.carlson@dnr.wa.gov, email or e-mail us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov

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