Leasing Agent

Leasing Agent (Property & Acquisition Specialist 5)Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRIDNOTE:The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. The first review of application will be on 9/4/24. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. Additionally, this position will operate in a hybrid work setting, with the requirement to come into the office as needed.Who We Are:The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.About the Real Estate Services Division:The Real Estate Services Division’s mission is to provide safe and efficient leased space for state agencies, boards, and commissions to perform their mission and best work while being responsible stewards of state resources.About the Opportunity:As a Leasing Agent, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing a range of real estate services across Eastern Washington under RCW 43.82.010. You will lead teams of internal staff and external real estate brokers and consultants to execute various tasks, including lease negotiations, property management, appraisals, and planning. Your duties will include directing complex real estate transactions, coordinating lease acquisition activities, and ensuring that all projects meet identified targets and goals. Additionally, you will focus on process improvement and project management to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of real estate operations statewide.Why You Should Join Us:The Department of Enterprise Services offers:• A great total compensation and benefits package;• Paid Vacation, Leave, and Holidays;• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, teleworking, and an Infants in the Workplace Program;• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work;• Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, and Washington Immigrant Network;• Supported growth and development opportunities; and• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes:• Negotiate, write, and execute complex real estate transactions, including leases, property exchanges, and right-of-way agreements.• Analyze and recommend suitable properties, advising agency management on assets, costs, lease terms, and compliance with statutory procedures.• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents such as leases, easements, and purchase agreements, while coordinating site selection, appraisals, and legal notices.• Plan, coordinate, and oversee lease acquisition activities for client agencies and private lessors, including site selection and contract management.• Manage all aspects of real estate transactions, including proposals, appraisals, title reports, surveys, and document recording.• Supervise the preparation of complex real estate instruments, such as sale and purchase options, Quit Claim Deeds, and bid preparations.• Serve as a liaison between clients, Real Estate Services, and the Office of Financial Management to ensure alignment with occupancy needs.• Manage and oversee all aspects of the project, ensuring goals and objectives are met.• Review and ensure the completion of all project deliverables, providing ongoing status, metrics, and budget reporting.• Facilitate project meetings, monitor scope, schedule, budget, and risks, and lead the project through its life cycle while adhering to established guidelines.• Other duties as needed.Required Qualifications:To qualify for the position, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following education and/or experience options:[OPTION 1]:• Valid Washington State Driver's License.• Bachelor's degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, or closely allied field.• Four (4) years of experience in real property valuation; property negotiations; public property management; and selling, leasing, and buying real estate.• NOTE: Eight (8) years of equivalent combined education and/or experience may be considered and substitute the above listed required qualifications.[OPTION 2]:• Valid Washington State Driver's License.• One (1) year of experience as a Property and Acquisition Specialist 4.Preferred Qualifications:• Experience in transaction and project management to include strategic planning and lease renewal negotiations.• Experience managing complex projects, identifying, and leading process improvements.• Proficiency in computer usage including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project, SharePoint, the Internet, and widely used real estate transaction management software such as Virtual Premise or similar systems.• Skills to communicate effectively with a broad and diverse employee, management, and customer base.• High degree of ability to work independently while directing the work of a team.• Ability to prioritize, balance and integrate multiple work elements, and develop and maintain cooperative relationships with a broad client base.• Ability to operate effectively in a high exposure, rapidly changing political environment.• Management and leadership experience.• Professional designations such as CCIM, MCR, PM, etc.• Significant experience in lease negotiations for a major real estate portfolio• Demonstrated proficiency in completing assignments in advance of established critical dates• Demonstrated ability to manage high performing teams• Ten (10) years of experience in a variety of real estate transactions; to include office, industrial and special-use space requirements.Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) CompetenciesIncumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.Find the full DEI competencies and their descriptions on this page.How to Apply:Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions.Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position• A current resume, detailing experience, and education• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact informationDo not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the “duties summary” section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified.Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.Opportunity for All:The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.Contact Information:For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at jobs@des.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.Follow DES on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook | Subscribe to DES job alerts