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Assistant Division Manager – Natural Resource Lands Acquisitions & Divestitures

Employer
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Assistant Division Manager – Acquisitions & Divestitures (WMS2)
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered 
Salary: $97,908.00 - $114.192.00 Annually
To allow for growth and salary progression the full salary range is: $97,908.00 - $120,204.00 Annually

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 3/12/25. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
DNR is looking for an Assistant Division Manager to lead DNR’s real estate and land transactions services section. The section is responsible for buying, selling, and exchanging state trust lands to position land assets for creating revenue for trust beneficiaries for state, county, and other government services. This work includes budget development, agency-wide program management, and providing guidance and support for professional real-estate staff working to execute land transactions for trust asset management.

Responsibilities:

--Develops and manages budgets and land acquisition accounts totaling more than $100 million.
--Provides strategic and tactical direction to staff; shares strategies and program updates with supervisors, region, and divisional managers.
--Communicates program direction and objectives with partners and interested parties.
--Develops and supports legislative proposals, including responses to legislative proposals or direct queries by legislators, staff, or interested parties.
--Provides strategic and tactical direction to staff; shares strategies and program updates with supervisors, region, and divisional managers. 
--Works with the Planning team, the Steering Committee, and the Uplands Deputy Supervisor on implementation of the Trust Land Performance Initiative. 

Required Qualifications: 

  • A bachelor’s degree in business, natural resources, land use planning, real estate, or related field; AND five years of professional level experience in the Natural Resources, Land Use Planning, Real Estate, or related field;
    OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • An understanding of real estate markets, land transactions, land use planning, and the principles of land management.
  • Experience developing and managing a budget.
  • Ability to provide leadership and direct the activities of a diverse group of professional natural resource staff.
  • Committed to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
Job Field:
Forestry
Policy/Administrative
Other
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Olympia, WA
Salary:

$97,908.00 - $114,192.00 Annually
Job Benefits:

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which 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 benefits 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.
Application Deadline:

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