Land Acquisition Project Specialist

This recruitment is open to both internal and external applicants and will be used to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position or Special Duty Assignment (SDA), with an anticipated duration of up three (3) years, with the possibility of being extended.

The Regulatory Compliance and Land Acquisition Services unit is seeking a Land Acquisition Project Specialist (Real Property Agent III), to join the dynamic Land Acquisition team. This presents an excellent opportunity to become a key member of a highly efficient team dedicated to ensuring customer satisfaction. Our focus is on delivering expert guidance and strategies to projects and managing the processes necessary to secure property rights and provide relocation assistance for the delivery of capital projects.

The Regulatory Compliance and Land Acquisition Services unit advances the values of King County and the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) by protecting public health and the environment and providing equitable, inclusive services to residents and businesses across King County. To our agency, success means clean water. It means keeping a promise to the next generation that our beautiful environment will be there for them to enjoy.

It also means being accountable to our ratepayers and operating a well-managed agency. We are committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment.

This opportunity is great for anyone looking for an organization that empowers continued learning, supports our values of work/life balance, is passionate about the right-of-way industry, and is dedicated to preserving the beauty and health of the Puget Sound region.

As a Land Acquisition Project Specialist (Real Property Agent III), you will be responsible for managing all aspects of the property acquisition and relocation assistance process, from initial scoping to construction and closeout for projects within the Capital Program. This includes managing consultants, negotiating property transactions, and ensuring that every stage of the process runs smoothly.

The ideal candidate should possess skills in developing consultant scopes of work, managing consultants, building strategies for risk identification and mitigation, developing and managing project schedules, tracking critical path deliverables, negotiating real estate transactions, relocation assistance processes, and performing QA/QC review of work products. They should also be proficient in utilizing reporting tools and records management systems and certifying that projects comply with the Uniform Act (49 CFR Part 24) as well as State/County laws, regulations, and policies.

This role demands excellent written communication skills and the ability to ask questions, seek feedback, learn from others, share expertise, and maintain an open and positive attitude. As a subject matter expert, this position will collaborate with colleagues to strategize methods for delivering property rights for construction projects. This position requires a proactive detail-oriented mindset, a positive attitude, excellent organizational skills, and willingness to be open to constructive criticism.

Additionally, the ability to manage and track multiple projects and tasks simultaneously is crucial.

If you are someone who enjoys tackling challenges, establishing meaningful connections, working in a collaborative project management environment and working on complex property and relocation matters, this role is an ideal fit for you.

The Regulatory Compliance and Land Acquisition teams play a critical role in advancing King County Wastewater…