Rights-of-Way Specialist

Rights-of-Way Specialist, Natural Resources Specialist 2 (NRS2)
Recruitment #2026-6-7268
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA)
Location: Northeast Region - Colville, WA

Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered
Salary:  $4,299.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly
 

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 06/09/2026.  It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
 

Responsibilities:
This position supports the supervisory Asset Management Specialist in granting or acquiring Rights-of-Way (ROW) on DNR State Lands throughout the region. Responsibilities include coordination and preparation of ROW agreements; assisting with evaluating and processing Land Transactions; assisting with the development and review of ROW Program Goals and Objectives; assisting internal and external customers with ROW needs; and implementing the Regional (property/commodity) Trespass tracking.

Required Qualifications: 
You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience.  It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications. 
 

• Associate’s degree in a natural resources-related field AND two years of professional experience;
  OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and various proprietary databases to process documentation, retrieve information, and track workload.
• Ability to utilize GIS to research and map ROW-related issues and edit or work with others to edit attributes.

Required Competencies: 

• Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) and collaborate with diverse internal and external customers to process multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to successfully negotiate acceptable terms with difficult parties.
• A basic knowledge of the following:
  • Real Estate law related to processing Rights of Way documentation;
  • Real Property appraisal practices, including appraising land and road values utilizing county assessor data and other information with minimal guidance;
  • Processing SEPA documentation related to timber harvest and new road construction, such as allowable uses of state land related to issuing Land Use Licenses; and
  • Processing Land Transactions.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.