Assistant Division Manager Acquisitions & Divestitures (WMS2)

$97,908 - $114,192/Yr

State of Washington - Olympia, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Olympia, WA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Assistant Division Manager for Acquisitions & Divestitures at the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is responsible for overseeing the acquisition and sale of various land assets, including forestlands and commercial real estate. This role involves strategic leadership, budget management, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure effective land transactions that generate revenue for trust beneficiaries. The position requires a strong understanding of real estate markets and land management principles, along with the ability to lead a diverse team of professionals in executing land transactions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages budgets and land acquisition accounts totaling more than $100 million.
• Provides strategic and tactical direction to staff; shares strategies and program updates with supervisors, region, and divisional managers.
• Communicates program direction and objectives with partners and interested parties.
• Develops and supports legislative proposals; including responses to legislative proposals or direct queries by legislators, staff, or interested parties.
• Works with the Planning team, the Steering Committee, and the Uplands Deputy Supervisor on implementation of the Trust Land Performance Initiative.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in business, natural resources, land use planning, real estate, or related field; AND five years of professional level experience in the Natural Resources, Land Use Planning, Real Estate, or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• An understanding of real estate markets, land transactions, land use planning, and the principles of land management.
• Experience developing and managing a budget.
• Ability to provide leadership and direct the activities of a diverse group of professional natural resource staff.
• Committed to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in evaluating forest land for acquisition or sale.
• Completion of course studies in performance management, organizational planning, budgeting, resource planning, and public/interest groups, partners, relations.
• Two years of experience managing professional staff at the unit level or above within local, state, or federal government.

Benefits

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women's Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days.