Real Estate & Permitting Manager

Application Materials

Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one PDF document. Your cover letter must summarize your education and experience as it relates to the role. Incomplete materials will not be considered.

To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested.

This position is open until filled and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for July 14.

Important note:

Chelan PUD does not sponsor work visas such as H-1B, E-3, F-1, OPT, student visas, TN, or any other visas. Candidates and employees must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at joblist to discuss the position.

The advertised hiring range will be $129,760 - $162,200, with a maximum opportunity of up to $194,640 with tenure and strong performance.

Introductory Period:
New employees holding regular positions must complete an introductory period of twelve months.

In addition to competitive wages, Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include zero cost employer funded medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits, access to the employee assistance program, and a VEBA health reimbursement account.

Washington state retirement PERS participation and optional 457 plan participation with an employer matching 401(a) plan.

Leave, life & disability benefits including paid leave starting at 21 days per calendar year up to 35 with tenure, 12 paid holidays per calendar year, paid jury duty, short-term disability & long-term disability, and basic life, AD&D, and optional voluntary life.

The work life benefits include optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, educational assistance, various rewards and recognition programs and position specific stipends.

For more explanation of the district benefits please visit our benefits website (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Join Chelan PUD as Manager – Real Estate & Permitting and lead the team responsible for land-rights permitting, real estate services, and stewardship of District lands across hydroelectric, utility, parks, hatchery, and infrastructure projects. A key focus of this role is guiding local, state, and federal permitting efforts in close partnership with Natural Resources to ensure requirements are thoughtfully considered and integrated early in project planning.

The successful candidate will bring strong collaboration, regulatory insight, and leadership to support timely, accurate outcomes for the District and the communities it serves.

This is an in‑office position requiring residence within a reasonable daily commuting distance to our Wenatchee Service Center.

Overview

Organize, direct, and supervise Real Estate Services Department functions and staff who perform a support role for the various units of the District and the public as a whole. This includes the acquisition, management and disposal of District lands and/or land rights and coordination of permitting activities for the various hydroelectric projects, electrical transmission & distribution, parks, networks, relicensing and water/wastewater systems.

Oversee various work assignments with recommendations made to staff regarding their respective handling, with emphasis placed on the importance of accuracy, timeliness, and customer satisfaction.

• Organize, direct, and supervise Real Estate Services Department functions and staff activities to ensure that all work is completed in a timely, accurate manner. Conduct recruitment and selection processes, monitor and appraise staff performance, provide training and counseling of Department staff to promote employee career and development goals, as well as work force diversity. Encourage and approve in‑house, local, or out‑of‑District training opportunities that will provide added value to the individual and the District.
  
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