Rights-of-Way Specialist, Natural Resources Specialist 2 (NRS2)

Rights-of-Way Specialist, Natural Resources Specialist 2 (NRS2)

Recruitment #2026-6-7268 Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WPEA) Location: Northeast Region - Colville, WA Work Hours flexibility may be available and considered Salary: $4,299.00 - $5,783.00 Monthly Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 06/09/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. Want to join something GREAT and make a difference? Are you looking for a job that rewards problem-solving and resolving puzzles? A job where you may need to negotiate or assist in resolving land issues, modern and historic? The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Northeast Region has an exciting opportunity in our Rights of Way Program. We are actively seeking a Rights-of-Way Specialist (NRS 2) to join our team. This position works out of the Northeast Region office in Colville, Washington, and will provide support to the supervisory Asset Management Specialist. This position aids in coordination with multiple partners, works to acquire access for state land management activities, grant rights to use state lands, and finds solutions to complex access issues. The Rights-of-Way Program intersects many parts of the agency and provides a unique ability to learn about DNR and the wide range of activities that happen on state lands.

Duties

Responsibilities: This position supports the supervisory Asset Management Specialist in granting or acquiring Rights-of-Way (ROW) on DNR State Lands throughout the region. Responsibilities include coordination and preparation of ROW agreements, assisting with evaluating and processing Land Transactions, assisting with the development and review of ROW Program Goals and Objectives, assisting internal and external customers with ROW needs, and implementation of the Regional (property/commodity) Trespass tracking.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: You must meet all the Required Qualifications and Competencies to be considered for this position. There are multiple pathways to meet qualifications, such as education, volunteer work, life skills, and experience. It is important that you clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.

• Associate's degree in a natural resources-related field AND two years of professional experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Experience using computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and various proprietary databases to process documentation, retrieve information, and track workload.
• Ability to utilize GIS to research and map ROW-related issues and edit or work with others to edit attributes.

• Ability to effectively communicate (orally and in writing) and collaborate with diverse internal and external customers to process multiple concurrent tasks.
• Ability to successfully negotiate acceptable terms with difficult parties.
• A basic knowledge of the following:
  • Real Estate law related to processing Rights of Way documentation;
  • Real Property appraisal practices, including appraising land and road values utilizing county assessor data and other information with minimal guidance;
  • Processing SEPA documentation related to timber harvest and new road construction, such as allowable uses of state land related to issuing Land Use Licenses; and
  • Processing Land Transactions.
• 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

• The assigned duty station is in Colville, WA. Mostly in the office with weekly to quarterly field trips to remote, rugged, steep, rocky sites requiring access via substandard off-highway roads, foot, or ATV/snowmobile. Ability to walk over steep, uneven terrain in a variety of forest environments, year-round, statewide, in a variety of weather conditions is required.
• Occasional travel to perform field reviews and attend conferences, meetings, or training.
• A current, valid driver's license and two years of driving experience. Additionally, DNR requires state drivers to possess a license that is not suspended, revoked, or restricted (for example, Occupational/Restricted Driver Licenses or requiring ignition interlock devices). This position requires driving as an essential function. Finalists and/or interview candidates will be asked to provide a driving record from all states in which they have held a license during the past three years.

These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.

• Prior professional experience working in Natural Resources, Engineering, Surveying, Property Appraisal, Rights-of-Way, Land Transactions, Real Property Law, or a Property Title Examination-related field.
• Competency in utilizing ESRI GIS to track, depict, or analyze data to review proposals and/or prepare basic maps.

At DNR, we value diversity and inclusion and are committed to hiring the best candidate for the job. Don't let doubts stop you from applying for this position. If you have any questions about the qualifications, please email us at View email address on click.appcast.io.