Assistant Division Manager Acquisitions & Divestitures

State of Washington • Olympia, WA

445d • $97,908 - $97,908

About The Position

The Assistant Division Manager for Acquisitions & Divestitures at the Washington State 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 management of land transactions to generate revenue for trust beneficiaries and includes budget development, program management, and leadership of professional real estate staff.

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.

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.

Benefits

• Relocation Compensation may be available and considered.
• Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree