Real Estate Program Manager; WMS Band 2) Lacey, WA

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Location:

Lacey, WA | Salary: $86,880 - $115,840 | Closing Date:
October 6th, 2026, 11:55 p.m. PDT

Travel:
Periodic travel to parks throughout the State Park system may be required.

This position will lead the agency's efforts associated with acquiring and disposing of real property while ensuring agency compliance with any legal and regulatory requirements. It involves granting and obtaining legal documents for less-than-fee simple property transactions and developing agency policy and programs to improve revenue from commercial leases and sustainable long-term lease programs.

• Directs the implementation of all land exchanges, acquisitions by purchase and donations and administers the statewide system by which applications for licenses, permits, leases, and easements are evaluated, processed, implemented, and recorded.
• Directs the program in identification, protection and evaluation of water rights associated with park land and as required for the operation of individual parks.
• Surveys and records the Seashore Conservation line each decade and develops real estate policy regarding the Seashore Conservation Area.
• Identifies and works towards curing trespassing and unauthorized use of state land; assures that park land is legally owned, managed and surveyed and maintains files with the relevant documentation.
• Responds to requests from OFM for specific property information on a routine basis.
• Responsible for identifying and executing large-scale land management agreements with federal, state, and local governments as well as with parties and partners from the private sector.
• Strategically promotes and nurtures mutually advantageous relationships with the private business sector; develops policy as needed to create working-revenue lands as directed by adopted agency strategic initiatives.
• Plans, leads, and determines when surplus properties are disposed of and makes recommendations on how subsequent proceeds from sales are re-invested back into the park system.
• Responsible for a wide variety of specialized real estate services including real property condemnation, tenant relocation or relocation assistance.
• Plans, coordinates, and oversees staff activities related to monitoring and compliance of lease provisions, real property agreements, and deed reservations.
• Responsible for real estate related fiscal notes and bill analyses in response to proposed legislation.
• Manages and leads professional real estate staff including all levels of Property and Acquisition Specialists. Trains, mentors, and assists with the professional development of program leaders and other professional staff. Models agency leadership principles for program staff.
• Manages the lands database and contract management system.

Generally, Monday through Friday with core work hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required. A flexible or hybrid work schedule will be considered at the incumbent’s request, subject to supervisory approval.

This position works primarily in an office or home office environment.

Periodic travel will be required for statewide site visits, meetings, or public engagement with occasional overnight or multiple-day trips. Ability to operate a state vehicle is required.

• Bachelor’s degree in real estate, property management, business, geography or another closely related land use field. AND
• Five (5) years of experience in real estate or property management that includes experience supervising professional staff.

* Additional qualifying experience may substitute year-for-year for education.

• Experience in water rights…