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**Real Estate Services Manager**
Salary $95,520.00 - $122,520.00 Annually Location King County - Shoreline, WA Job Type Full Time - Permanent Department Dept. of Transportation Job Number 21DOT-NWR-1W041 Closing 2/13/2022 11:59 PM Pacific Description Application review will begin on February 1, 2022. Candidate selection may take place at any time thereafter. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.
**About WSDOT**
Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is the steward of an integrated, multimodal transportation system that helps to ensure people and goods move safely and efficiently throughout the state. In addition to building, maintaining, and operating the state highway system, WSDOT operates the largest ferry system in the nation, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and recently completed the world's widest tunneling project.
**The Opportunity**
WSDOT has a unique opportunity for a seasoned real estate professional to join the Real Estate Services Office located in Seattle. The Real Estate Services Manager serves as the Northwest Regions (NWR) subject matter expert for real estate and right of way issues, providing guidance and oversight to ensure region activities comply with both State and Federal laws and regulations, and WSDOT policies and procedures. This position will be responsible for managing all functions of the NWR Real Estate Services Office, including the acquisition of all necessary real properties, providing an estimate and schedule for property acquisition activities, and identifying and managing risks associated with acquisition activities.
**What to Expect**
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you/the NWR Real Estate Service Manager will:
* Work directly with Project Development, Program Management, Maintenance, and other agency organizations on matters essential to the project delivery, funding and risk management.
* Responsible for the development of strategies both short and long term necessary to deliver the region program including the development of the scope schedule and budget for the right of way phases.
* Make critical decisions necessary to insure project delivery and compliance with both State and Federal laws and regulations.
* Make timely and appropriate decisions that result in substantial budget and schedule impacts.
* Lead, coordinate, empower and support a functionally diverse staff.
* Work directly with the office of the Attorneys General on all matters relating to the acquisition of right of way through the condemnation process including mediations and settlement agreements.
* Responsible for issuing Region right of way Certification for WSDOT projects.
* Evaluate the needs of the agency and ensures adequate resources are available to deliver the program.
* Manage the budgets for the right of way phase of each project.
**Qualifications**
To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:
* Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Real Estate, Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field. Five years of relevant work experience may be substituted for Bachelors degree.
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* Minimum of six years' experience in real estate managing right of way disciplines of Appraisal, Acquisition, Property Management, Relocation; or, two years as a WSDOT Property Acquisition Specialist 5 supervising appraisers, acquisition agents, property management or title examiners.
* Thorough knowledge and understanding of applicable state and deferral real estate laws, policies and procedures, such as:
* Uniform Act, Code of Regulations (CFR)
* Washington Law-Revised Code of Washington (RCW), including the latest case law and Washington Administrative Codes (WAC)
* Washington State right of way acquisition and property management policies and procedures.
* Working knowledge of other state and federal agency policies and procedures, as well as union policies and procedures.
* Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Must understand the principles of project management, program management, and personnel administration and Merit System Rules.
* Ability to make timely and appropriate decisions with substantial budget impacts and tactfully deal with public, federal, state and local officials.
It is preferred that qualified candidates also have:
* Ability to manage a functionally diverse group made up of real estate appraisers, negotiators, relocation aqents, title examiners and property managers as well as staff who administratively assist in our proqram delivery.
* Experience managing a diverse team of consultant firms and coworkers.
* Thorough understanding of the public project development process, particularly the project development process for highway design and construction.
* Thorough understanding of highway design geometrics and the highway design engineer's challenges and goals.
* Working knowledge of the highway construction process and the challenges faced by the construction staff and the contractor.
**Important Notes**
* The salary listed for this position includes a legislative approved 5% premium for workers in King County.
* By issuance of proclamation, the Governor of Washington State mandates that all employees who work for executive cabinet agencies (which includes the Department of Transportation) must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a condition of employment with WSDOT. Exemption may be granted for religious or medical purposes; however, accommodations will be subject to approval based on the essential functions required of the position.
**Why WSDOT**
* Work-Life Balance We are committed to ensure that our staff experience the reward of public service, while also sustaining a routine that suits each individuals lifestyle. As such, there are a number of flexible schedule options available, including occasional telework for eligible positions.
* Paid Leave In addition to 10 paid holidays, full-time employees earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
* Tuition Assistance Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
* Plan For Your Future WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options. Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more. Go to for more information.
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**How to Apply**
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the Work Experience portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible.
In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application:
* An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date.
* An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role.
* Contact details for a minimum three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the References section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment.
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