Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $3,643.00 - $4,865.00 Monthly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 06/24/2025. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Want to join something GREAT and make a difference?
The Department of Natural Resources has an exciting opportunity within our Aquatic Resources Division, Orca-Straits District. Come help us to manage state-owned aquatic lands (SOAL) across North Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula, so that people and orcas thrive, businesses and eelgrass meadows grow, and waterfront public access and salmon are preserved in perpetuity. We are looking for an Aquatic Land Technician to join the Orca-Straits District team of 16 professional staff. This position is based in beautiful Skagit County, which stretches from the Cascade Mountains to Puget Sound. The Aquatic Land Technician works closely with two other Aquatic Land Technicians and supports aquatic land management activities for the majestic rivers, lakes and marine waters within the Orca-Straits District by providing technical support to the Orca-Straits District Aquatic Land Managers, the Puget Sound Aquaculture Land Manager, the Orca and Straits District Managers, and the Assistant Division Manager for Orca-Straits District.
Responsibilities:
The Aquatic Land Technician plays an important role in supporting state-owned aquatic lands management, and we will entrust you with a diverse set of responsibilities, including the following:

• Processing and managing applications for use agreements that authorize various uses of state-owned aquatic lands, including mooring buoys and rights-of-entry licenses.
• Communicating with applicants, business partners, and the public to provide technical information and assistance regarding applications for aquatic land uses, general permit guidance, financial statements, and general aquatic land use rules and regulations.
• Assisting Land Managers with document processing, file management, and the signing and execution of aquatic land use contracts.
• Tracking and maintaining billing accounts by inputting information into a financial database.
• Calculating annual rent adjustments based on changes to the inflation index.
• Tracking the flow of information and work tasks using spreadsheets, databases, reports, and other contract management software.
• Managing, organizing, and auditing contract files, databases, and legal descriptions for land surveys.
• Assisting Land Managers with field work, on occasion, including compliance checks and site inspections.
• Oversee the management of financial databases and other routine aspects of aquatic land use authorizations, including file management, rent, insurance, and financial security.

If you are captivated by the DNR’s mission, you may be the ideal candidate:

• Working together with a dynamic team responsible for managing state-owned aquatic lands.
• Mastering technical topics such as property legal descriptions and environmental protection statutes.
• Providing excellent customer service, both internally and externally.
• Working with private citizens, businesses, local, state, and federal governments, tribes, and partners.
• Managing a dynamic scope of work with a high level of individual responsibility.
• Non-routine work: even experienced staff learn something new nearly every day.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate degree and two years of work experience in natural resource management, real estate, forestry, science, engineering, land use, or environmental planning, business, or other relevant field; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience with managing records and files.
• Knowledge in understanding, interpreting, and enforcing contract terms.
• Experience working within a team.
• Knowledge of interpreting laws, regulations, and policies about the management of aquatic lands.
• Proficient at using computers and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and GIS.
• Team Building
• Customer Service
• Proficient at speaking, writing, and reporting clearly and effectively.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:

• The work setting is primarily an office setting with minimal field time.
• Travel may be required to locations within the District or Olympia. Most travel is by car. Most travel requires less than two consecutive nights away. Overnight travel is unusual but may occur.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in natural resource management, real estate, forestry, science, engineering, land use, environmental planning, business, or other relevant field.
• Experience with insurance, securities, budget tracking, invoicing, and accounts receivable.
• Proficient at using an accounting or contract management system, such as NaturE and Salesforce.
• Experience with recognizing land uses and potential land uses.
• Experience working with leases or other legal contracts and ability to understand, interpret, and enforce contract terms such as rent, insurance, and financial security requirements.
• Experience in negotiating leases.
• Experience in laws, regulations, and policies about the management of state-owned aquatic lands.

Don’t let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them, please contact us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. A note to potential candidates: Studies have shown that women, trans, non-binary, Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. We value diversity and inclusion in our organization, and we are looking for the best person for the job. Don’t hesitate to apply!
Application Requirements: Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents, please contact dnrrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

• Apply online at www.careers.wa.gov (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest: describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required, desired, and special requirements.
• Resume: that details your experience and qualifications.
• References: 3-5 professional references with current telephone numbers, to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document, use the References text field in the online application, or include it with your resume.
• Important: Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (Social Security number, year of birth, etc.).
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at info@governmentjobs.com with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

Questions? Please contact Sean Carlson @ Sean.Carlson@dnr.wa.gov / (360) 301-0422 or email us at DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov.

Persons needing accommodation in the application/testing process or this job announcement in an alternative format may call (360) 522-2500 or email DNRrecruiting@dnr.wa.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

About the Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
At DNR, we approach our work through the lens of making Washington a better place environmentally and are dedicated to serving Washington’s lands and communities through diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Our Vision – Our actions ensure a future where Washington’s lands, waters, and communities thrive.
Our Mission – Manage, sustain, and protect the health and productivity of Washington’s lands and waters to meet the needs of present and future generations.
Our Core Values:

• Safety and Well-Being —Our top priority is the safety of the public and our employees.
• Public Service —We value and respect the public we serve, and we value and respect the people of the Department of Natural Resources who step up to serve.
• Innovation and Creative Problem-Solving — We solve our state’s most pressing challenges through innovative thinking, dedication, and bold and creative vision.
• Leadership and Teamwork —We are committed to building leaders at all levels and building teams for success.

DNR provides excellent benefits, a few of which include:

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council, Women’s Employee Resource Group, Veterans Employee Resource Group, etc.)
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups, visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package includes employer contributions toward health insurance, paid holidays, retirement plans, sick leave, and vacation days. Visit http://careers.wa.gov/benefits.html for more information.

Additional Information:
This recruitment may be extended and used to fill future similar vacancies for up to sixty (60) days.

DNR does not use the E-Verify system. For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov.

Veterans wishing to claim Veteran’s preference, please attach a copy of your DD-214, NGB-22, or other verification of military service. Please black out your Social Security number before attaching it. We thank you and are grateful for your service!

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation, and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disability, persons over 40 years of age, veterans, military spouses or people with military status, and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply.

Once you submit your online application, you can check your status by logging into your account. If you experience technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, call 360-664-1960 or 1-877-664-1960 or email CareersHelp@des.wa.gov.

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