Property & Acquisition Specialist 6 | Property Management

DescriptionAbout WSDOTWashington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal organization with a global reputation for excellence! Our dedicated workforce is responsible to plan, design, build, and operate an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 18,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, executes an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds a record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!The OpportunityWSDOT is currently seeking a skilled Property and Acquisition Specialist 6 that specializes in Property Management. This position supervises, trains, and mentors Property Management (PM) staff for the Eastern Region Real Estate Services (RES) office in Spokane, WA. This position is highly technical, requiring knowledge of Federal and State regulation and laws. The supervisor is relied upon as the subject matter expert and is responsible for compliance to ensure federal funding for projects is not jeopardized. In addition, this position provided technical and policy recommendations to the Real Estate Manager in areas such as budgeting, personnel, project assignments, demolition of improvements and evaluation of employees. This function is a key element of the Right of Way (ROW) Certification process that is required for WSDOT projects to be advertised for construction.What to ExpectAmong the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Property & Acquisition Specialist 6 will:• Supervise the property management team in the Eastern Region Real Estate Office.• Provide technical support and advice to all multimodal offices that have real property needs.• Assist with funding requests and budgeting.• Conduct project inspections of surplus property acquired, along with inventory, creating and maintain electronic files.• Advise the public and city/county staff regarding requests to lease/purchase WSDOT ER owned land.• Review, approve and/or reject all tax assessments placed against WSDOT property.• Instruct the counties to remove tax assessments not appropriately charged to the state.• Balance and maintain the PM budget.• Work with HQ RES on proposals for funding for PM program for ER.• Complete complicated real estate transactions involving property management.QualificationsTo be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:• Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of experience in acquisition, relocation, or property management activities on public property or for a government agency.OR• Associate’s degree and six (6) years of experience in real estate related fields (4 years in acquisition, relocation, or property management activities on public property or for a government agency).OR• Eight (8) years of experience in real estate related fields (8 years in acquisition, relocation, or property management activities on public property or for a government agency).OR• One (1) year as a Property Acquisition Specialist 5 (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 1 year of experience providing acquisition, relocation, or property management activities on a public property or for a government agency.OR• Two (2) years as a Property & Acquisition Specialist 4 (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 2 years of experience providing acquisition, relocation, and property management activities on public property or for a government agency.OR• Three (3) years as a Property & Acquisition Specialist 3 (or its equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years of experience providing acquisition, relocation, or property management activities on public property or for a government agency.In addition, the following are required:• A valid driver’s license.• Ability to obtain a Washington state Notary Public.It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:• Experience in supervisory techniques and practices• Working knowledge of the Uniform Relocations act and enabling State and Federal Rules and Laws.Important Notes• This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs.• This position offers flexible/hybrid remote work options.• The salary listed includes the approved 7.5% assignment pay for this job class.• In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code.• WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov .Why WSDOT• Work-Life Balance – We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity.• Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!• Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.• Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to State Benefits for more information.Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT?How to ApplyApplications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the “Work Experience” portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:• An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.• An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.• Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the “References” section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity.WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the listed Recruiter.Contact UsFor inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter at Daisha.jordan@wsdot.wa.gov . Please be sure to reference 24DOT-ER-61331 in the subject line.