Conservation Acquisition Program Manager, WMS1
Recruitment #2024-9-A407
Full-time, WMS1, Non-represented position
Location: Olympia, WAWork Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered 
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $86,784.00 - $101,208.00 Annually 
To allow for growth and salary progression the full salary range is: $86,784.00 - $106,548.00 Annually 

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This position manages the Conservation Acquisitions Program for the Department of Natural Resources. This program applies the fundamental principles of DNR’s Natural Areas Program to complete land acquisitions that protect high-quality native ecosystems, geologic features, archaeological resources, and scenic attributes within State Natural Areas. The program also protects working forests, as well as habitat for federally-listed species, by administering the fee and conservation easements as part of the USFS’ Forest Legacy program, as well as USFWS’ Section 6.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the State Conservation Acquisitions program and directly supervise at least 4 professional staff that conduct land acquisitions throughout the state.
• Complete project management including complex real estate negotiations with private and public landowners.
• Budget Development and performance measurement tracking, account monitoring, federal and state reporting, legislative analysis, acquisitions data management, and program support.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with private and public landowners and partners including other state and federal agencies.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree involving major study in business or public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, natural resource management, or related field;
  AND Three years of professional experience in real property appraising, property negotiations, public property management, grant development, and management, selling, leasing, or buying real estate;
  OR a combination of equivalent experience and/or education.
• Experience leading, developing, and maintaining a cohesive results-oriented team.
• Organizational and Political Awareness.