Westside Operations Manager- Special Use and Commercial Leasing

Westside Operations Manager

• Special Use and Commercial Leasing Department of Natural Resources Olympia, Washington Job Type Permanent Salary $5,398
• $7,254 per month Benefits DNR offers a comprehensive benefits package Deadline May 26, 2026 Min. Experience 5+ years Westside Operations Manager

• Special Use and Commercial Leasing Location:

  Natural Resources Building
• Olympia, WA Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered

Salary:

$5,398.00

• $7,254.

00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 5/18/26. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

Special Use Lease Administration

• Designated expert for all aspects of lease administration for special use leases in Western Washington.

Independently performs all aspects of lease administration and compliance, including negotiating new and expiring contracts, inspections, rent adjustments, payments, and insurance. Determines fair market rental values either independently or in consultation with the department's Chief Appraiser. Consults with the Office of Attorney General, Department, and other agency specialists as necessary. Resolves any leasing disputes in a prompt and professional manner. Regularly informs and updates Westside Region management on the status of the leases in their geographic area and ensures their concerns are addressed. Serves as the information source for questions and identifies concerns relating to the acquisition, disposition, transfer, or exchange of Western Washington Trust Lands under lease. Evaluates state lands to establish best use, management improvements, and to initiate development actions and priorities. Commercial Lease Support

• Responsible for providing support to the Commercial Real Estate program.

Performs all aspects of lease administration and compliance under the direction of the Commercial Real Estate Program Manager. Assists with maintaining and updating the CRE property list and status of leases. Drafts and completes lease assignments, lease amendments, and rent adjustments. Assists with resolving any leasing disputes in a prompt and professional manner. Provides support for new lease negotiation and manages due diligence process and lease procedures pursuant to DNR CRE policy and procedures. Special Use Program Development Identifies the need for Special Use Leasing program guidance and training, and works with the Assistant Division Manager and Commercial Real Estate Program Manager to develop a plan for providing guidance, training and implementation. Develops and updates programmatic policies and procedures. Develops Special Use leasing document templates. Performs other duties as assigned for Special Use Leasing development. Coordinates with Division and Region staff to develop operating and capital budget proposals and assists in monitoring Region and Division expenditures.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree involving major study in business, real property, or other natural resource-related field, AND (5) five years of professional leasing or land management experience; OR a combination of education and/or experience equivalent. Experience in negotiating legal contracts. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, or similar database management, and the ability to learn new software programs as needed.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience drafting policies and procedures. Experience conducting financial analysis for identifying fair market values on leases. Working knowledge of DNR leasing programs, functions, and business needs. Experience using GIS to prepare, view, and print maps. Working knowledge of DNR's NaturE system or LAMs. Experience developing and managing a budget, preferably a state agency program budget. How To Apply View a complete position description with full application instructions at careers.wa.gov.