Westside Operations Manager- Special Use and Commercial Leasing, NRS

Description

Westside Operations Manager
- Special Use and Commercial Leasing (Natural Resource Specialist
4). Full-time, permanent, represented position (WFSE).

Location:

Natural Resources Building, Olympia, WA. Salary: $5,398.00 – $7,254.00 Monthly. Work hours and partial telework flexibility may be available. Works under Product Sales and Leasing Division, assists in managing state trust lands throughout Western Washington on special use and commercial leases.

Special Use Lease Administration – Serve as designated expert for all aspects of lease administration for special use leases.

• Independently perform all aspects of lease administration and compliance, including negotiating new and expiring contracts, inspections, rent adjustments, payments, and insurance.
• Determine fair market rental values independently or in consultation with the department's chief appraiser.
• Consult with the Office of Attorney General, Department, and other agency specialists as necessary.
• Resolve leasing disputes in a prompt and professional manner.
• Regularly inform and update Westside Region management on lease status and address concerns.
• Act as information source for questions and identify concerns relating to acquisition, disposition, transfer, or exchange of Western Washington trust lands under lease.
• Evaluate state lands to establish best use, management improvements, and initiate development actions and priorities.

Commercial Lease Support – Provide support to the Commercial Real Estate program.

• Perform all aspects of lease administration and compliance under the Commercial Real Estate Program Manager.
• Assist with maintaining and updating the CRE property list and lease status.
• Draft and complete lease assignments, amendments, and rent adjustments.
• Assist with resolving leasing disputes promptly and professionally.
• Support new lease negotiations and manage due diligence processes.

Special Use Program Development

• Identify needs for program guidance and training; work with managers to develop plans.
• Develop and update programmatic policies and procedures.
• Create special use leasing document templates.
• Perform other duties as assigned for program development.
• Coordinate with Division and Region staff on operating and capital budget proposals and monitor expenditures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, real property, natural resources, or related field AND (5) five years of professional leasing or land management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience negotiating legal contracts.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel or similar database management and ability to learn new software programs.

Required Competencies

• Clear communication, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
• Proficiency in responding to shifting deadlines and priorities.
• Implement program improvements and resource allocation.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice.
• Perform duties in accordance with laws, regulations, public record requirements and ensure record requests are followed.
• Core competencies:
  
  Personal Accountability, Value Others, Compassionate Communication, Inspire Others, Commitment to Excellence.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience drafting policies and procedures.
• Experience conducting financial analysis for fair market values on leases.
• Knowledge of DNR leasing programs and business needs.
• Experience using GIS to prepare, view, and print maps.
• Knowledge of DNR’s Natur
  
  E or LAMs systems.
• Experience developing and managing a state agency program budget.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness.
• Work/life balance.
• DNR Employee Resource Groups.
• 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.
• Comprehensive benefits package: employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disability, veterans, military spouses, and people of all orientations are encouraged to apply.