Real Estate Specialist job in Wenatchee

The Real Estate Specialist coordinates, evaluates, acquires and manages timely property rights necessary for the acquisition, disposition, construction, and management of District facilities and properties essential to District operations and ensure internal and external customers receive accurate and timely information regarding District projects. This position will be filled at level I, II or III based on applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities. Essential functions include:

1. Public/Customer Relations: Research, analyze, and respond daily to internal and external customer inquiries pertaining to land/land rights, ownership, and right of way information. Consult with various public and private agencies in response to customers' inquiries regarding rights-of-way, utility locations, permits, surveys and related matters.

2. Real Estate Support: Perform title searches, create Arc GIS exhibit mapping and sketches, perform field investigations, prepare correspondence, support of opinions and other documents, applications and reports in direct response to District needs for acquisition of, or information regarding, land or land rights. Process, track and respond to Agency Comment Requests in cooperation with other departments. Process easement release and road vacation requests by external customers to ensure District rights are reflective of present and future needs. Perform notary duties as required by law as a service to internal and external staff and department needs.

3. IT Activities: Prepare, maintain data systems, and other information systems pertinent to District property to ensure information is current. Prepares ArcGIS exhibit maps and sketches.

4. Legal Document Preparation: Prepare and process legal documents relating to District real estate interests (i.e., non-negotiated or "friendly" easements requested by customers and/or permits, requiring minimal or no negotiations).

5. Encroachment: Participate in public awareness and monitoring encroachment matters associated with District land and land rights. Identified encroachments referred to higher level Real Estate Specialists.

6. Negotiations Support: Levels II and III participate in the development of original and alternate plans for complex negotiations with property owners for the acquisition of land and/or land rights.

7. Higher level incumbents mentor, train and provide technical guidance to lower level Real Estate Specialists.

8. Ongoing Drive a motorized vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the District.

QUALIFICATIONS: The qualifications listed below are representative of those required, but reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Post-Secondary Education:

Requires Associate's degree (A. A.) or a minimum of two (2) years college level or equivalent real estate related courses such as Real Estate Law, Land Titles, Easement Valuation, Standards of Practice for the Right of Way Professional, or Real Estate Appraisal or the equivalent combination of education, experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess, or obtain within 90 days of employment, a Washington State Certified Notary Public certification. Desire membership in the International Right of Way Association (IRWA).

Experience:

Two (2) years of real estate-related experience, such as land and real estate property rights, land titles, legal descriptions/documents or real estate appraisal including experience in public/customer relations.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

A valid driver's license is required for this position (verified upon hire). A valid Washington State driver's license is required within 30 days of employment.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The position will be filled at varying levels (based on qualifications, skills and abilities). Level I $52,720 - $65,900; Level II $66,400 - $83,000; Level III $73,200 - $91,500. In addition to a competitive salary, Chelan PUD employees also enjoy outstanding benefits which include the option of a zero cost medical plan (medical, dental and vision for all eligible dependents), short and long-term disability, Washington State Public Employee's Retirement System, Deferred Compensation (with company matching funds up to 5%), 11 holidays and initial personal leave accrual at 21 days per year.

ABOUT US

Chelan County PUD is located in the geographical center of Washington State at the confluence of the Columbia and Wenatchee rivers. A public power leader, the complex and progressive nature of PUD operations offer a unique mix of challenges and opportunities.

We rely on the mighty Columbia River for much of our hydropower generation and we're proud to take a leadership role in environmental stewardship as related to this great river system. Each year we dedicate millions of dollars and thousands of work hours to protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plant ecosystems. As part of hydropower operations, we've also built 14 parks that serve more than 3 million visitors each year.

Rated by Sunset Magazine as one of the top 20 Western DREAM TOWNS and by Forbes in 2017 as one of the top 25 places to retire, Wenatchee is a recreational paradise with an abundance of adventure. The natural scenic beauty of the Wenatchee Valley provides a vivid backdrop to its thriving economy, where the quality of life is high and the climate is moderate with four distinct seasons, including more than 200 days of sunshine!

Chelan PUD is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of its workforce. M/F/Vet/Disabled