PROPERTY & ACQUISITION SPECIALIST 3

Camp Murray, WA Under the supervision of the Facility Operations Specialist, within the Construction Facilities and Management Office (CFMO), performs complex duties related to Washington Army National Guard (WAARNG) real property, e.g., maintaining WAARNG accountable property records, federal licenses, systems, and/or financial records. Description Property and Acquisition Specialist 3 Camp Murray, WA Under the supervision of the Facility Operations Specialist, within the Construction Facilities and Management Office (CFMO), performs complex duties related to Washington Army National Guard (WAARNG) real property, e.g., maintaining WAARNG accountable property records, federal licenses, systems, and/or financial records. This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation. About The Washington Military Department Protecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that’s partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top‑notch talent, or supporting at‑risk kids at our Washington Youth Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home. To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visit: In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities. Duties Responsible for the real property acquisition and disposal, real property management, and recruiting storefront property management. Completes available property searches for obtainable and purchasable land. Generates and submits Real Estate Action Plan (REAP) reports. Negotiates and coordinates with Federal military entities. Prepares legal description and documents. Determines, by consultation with WAARNG Recruiting and Retention Command staff, specific qualities of property and property rights need for storefront leases. Qualifications REQUIRED One year experience as a Property and Acquisition Specialist 2; OR Five years of experience in activities such as the acquisition, renting/leasing, appraisal, title examination, negotiation, property management, and selling of real property. Knowledge Of Acquisition, management, and disposal of real property. Detailed understanding of Federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to real property acquisition and disposal. Experience Working with State of Washington contract rules/procedures and purchasing processes. Skills & Abilities To Ability to take action to meet the needs of others. Ability to take action to learn and grow. Use Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or similar software) to develop complex documents in support of program objectives. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Compensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion. Background Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination. Union Shop Provision: This position is represented by Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). Driver's License Valid to drive in the State of Washington. Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire. Military Facility Willingness to work on a Military Controlled Access Installation. Camp Murray utilizes the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the Camp Murray Access Requirements Policy (Unified Policy No. 18-01). This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver’s License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification. Work Hours A choice between a Tuesday through Friday (4/10 schedule): Monday - Thursday (4/10 schedule): or Monday through Friday (5/8 schedule). Actual hours will start no earlier than 6:00 am and end no later than 6:00 pm, and will include core business hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Telework This position is eligible for telework. Emergency Assignment Upon activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast‑paced environment. Travel Regular travel may be required - up to 20% with occasional statewide and overnight stays. Technical Support Reach out to NEOGOV directly at View phone number on click.appcast.io for technical support and login issues. The Washington Military Department is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans, as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruitment Section of State Human Resources at: Email: View email address on click.appcast.io, Call: View phone number on click.appcast.io, or 711. More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read About Our Benefits The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre‑tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well‑being of employees. Retirement And Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full‑time and part‑time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full‑time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part‑time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro‑ratio basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full‑time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part‑time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full‑time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro‑ratio basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full‑time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Parental Leave Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 01-07-2026 I have read and understand the working conditions listed in the Supplemental Information - Conditions of Employment section of the job posting and I'm able and willing to work under those conditions. Yes No 02 No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree or higher-level degree 03 I do not have this experience I have less than 1 year of experience I have 1 - 2 years of experience I have 3 - 4 years of experience I have 5 - 6 years of experience I have more than 6 years of experience 04 Acquisition Sales Leasing Appraisal Title examination Escrow closing Negotiations Property Management Selling, leasing, or buying commercial real estate Auditing or appraising real or personal property for fair market value I do not have experience in any of these areas. 05 For Question #4 above, describe your role for each of the selected areas, indicating specific duties performed, length of time performing those duties, and the employer(s) where you gained this experience. 06 Describe your experience in researching, surveying, and conducting space utilization of property. 07 Describe a situation where you had to adapt your usual way of doing things to better serve someone or a group of people with a background different that your own. What did you change, what was the outcome? 08 How did you learn about this job opportunity? Required Question #J-18808-Ljbffr