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The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) values its employees, challenges them to continuously improve the way we do business, to meet and exceed the needs of our customers, and to carry out their duties in an ethical manner. WSDOT is a multi-modal transportation agency in one of the fastest growing areas of the country, responsible for planning, building and operating a complex highway system in addition to operating a large ferry system and freight and passenger rail system.

Property & Acquisitions Specialist 2 or 3 (Non Perm)

Division: Northwest
Recruitment Number: 09-NWR-050
Location: Shoreline, Washington
Salary: $39,516 - $58,656 annually depending on qualifications
Posting Date: Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Closing Date: Open until filled
Status: Open

WSDOT is seeking a Property & Acquisitions Specialist (PAS) 2 or 3 (depending on experience) to appraise all types of real property’s and assist with conducting investigations of market supply and demand.

Position Profile: Join a successful Property Acquisition team and appraise all types of real property or interests in real property (e.g. easements, permits) to be acquired or sold by the Department of Transportation. You will assist with conducting investigations of market supply and demand, including prices, costs, interests, and rentals; analyzing impacts of Department’s construction plans on private property; analyzing land title reports; applying before and after appraisal methods for partial taking.

WSDOT is seeking candidates who will successfully:

• Gather and analyze field data on projects.
• Generate appraisal reports on all types of real estate needed for transportation purposes.
• Responsible for making estimates for budget funding purposes.
• Capable of identifying and quantifying damages to real estate.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills both orally and in writing.

Desired qualifications include:
• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, real estate, or related field and two (2) years experience in real estate appraisal which includes eminent domain appraisal work. .
• Washington State License of Appraisal certification.
• Knowledgeable of all standards of Federal and State laws related to appraisals.
• Experienced in writing appraisal types of real estate interests in accordance with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
• Familiarity with appraisal methods and techniques necessary to accurately and defensibly determine market value.
• Valid Washington State driver's license.

Compensation: $39,516 - $58,656, annually depending on qualifications. Outstanding benefits including health, dental, life and long-term disability insurance; vacation, sick, military and civil leave; dependent care assistance program; employee assistance program; deferred compensation plans; educational benefits program; 11 paid holidays; and state retirement plans.

How to Apply: Please submit a completed application packet to jobsnorthwest@wsdot.wa.gov (subject: 09-NWR-050). The application packet should include:

  • WSDOT Employment Application.
  • Letter of interest which describes how you meet the qualifications as shown on this announcement.
  • Applicant Profile Form to help us ensure equal employment opportunity. Your response is voluntary and will not affect your consideration for employment. Your information is confidential, and will only be available to authorized personnel.
**This position is open until filled. The manager reserves the right to screen, interview, and hire at their discretion.


Due to current reduction in force statewide, preference may be given to qualified and competitive candidates who are currently employed with the WA State Department of Transportation.


Electronic application materials in Word format are preferred. When you hit the send the application through email, that act designates that you agree that the statements are true and complete to the best of your knowledge. No signature is required. Should we find information untruthful, we then have the right to remove your application from consideration. Send your electronic application to:


jobsnorthwest@wsdot.wa.gov
Subject: 09-NWR-050

or

WSDOT
Office of Human Resources
PO Box 330310
Seattle, WA 98133-9710
Phone: 206-440-4075
FAX: 206-440-4807

The Northwest Region (NWR) is responsible for the delivery of a $700 million biennium program in the northwest area counties of King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, San Juan, and Island. The NWR has over 1400 employees to plan, design, construct, operate, and maintain the busiest, most complex highway system in the state in a safe, environmentally sound manner.


This announcement is published by the Washington State Department of Transportation. The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 705-6932. Applicants that are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1.