Property & Acquisition Specialist 4 - Surplus Agent

Property Acquisition Specialist 4, Surplus Agent

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT manages the world's longest floating bridge, leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, holds the record for the world's widest tunneling project, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking a Property Acquisition Specialist 4, Surplus Agent in our Northwest Region. The purpose of Real Estate Services Office (RES) is to support successful delivery of transportation projects and coordinate real estate transactions. RES stewards the agency's property assets and supports program delivery through guidance and policy development related to property valuations, acquisitions, relocation, and property management. This position is responsible for surplus property management (PM) activities, as well as other specialized activities in real or personal property within the NWR Property Management department as needed to accomplish agency goals.

In this position you will process surplus property sales and assist with other regional PM duties as assigned. This role includes coordinating with HQ PM staff and collaborating with WSDOT employees across other disciplines to support the review and delivery of surplus sales. Conduct field work involving the inspection of subject properties in the NWR, often in inclement weather and across uneven terrain. You will also provide disposal and property management services to internal and external clients by inventorying, maintaining, marketing, and disposing of department properties that are no longer needed for highway purposes. This work includes updating outdated surplus property information and identifying or resolving issues that may have previously hindered the sale of these properties.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will :

• Consult directly with the Attorney General's Office, HQ PM and regional personnel to assist with or finalize surplus property-related files.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with representatives from local jurisdictions, municipalities and private sector requesters.
• Review, evaluate, and interpret, legal descriptions, vesting documentation, agreements, and encumbrances.
• Estimate property values and review valuation conclusions prepared by others.
• Conduct property inspections to evaluate conditions and identify property-related issues, develop plans to resolve those issues and ensure follow-through to completion.
• Prepare electronic data files, including narrative reports summarizing key facts for each property inventory.
• Work closely with HQ PM to resolve complex and non-complex real estate issues related to surplus property activities.
• Research and analyze aged documents in county and state archives, NWR and HQ PM drives and databases, and determine when additional documentation is needed.

Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required :

Preferred / Desired Qualifications :

This is a project opportunity, expected duration 01 / 01 / 2034. This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs. This position offers flexible / hybrid remote work options. The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County. In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position.

WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and / or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed.

For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned recruiter at Sidra.Fields@wsdot.wa.gov. Please be sure to reference 25DOT-NWR-1P018 in the subject line.