What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Appraiser, Property and Acquisition Specialist 5 position at Washington State Department of Natural Resources?
Job Summary
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has an exciting opportunity within our Asset Management Division as a Senior Appraiser. This position supports the mission and goals of the DNR by ensuring that fair and professional valuations are conducted for all department real estate transactions requiring establishment of land and/or resource value, developing and implementing uniform valuation systems and procedures in support of department real estate transactions, providing professional advice and interpretations of relevant federal and state laws to project and department managers on land and resource transactions, and supervising the staff and activities of the department’s appraisal unit. The position serves the agency, including State Uplands Divisions, Regions, and Aquatics.
Job Description
Senior Appraiser, Property and Acquisition Specialist 5 (PAS5)
Recruitment #2026-10-6829
Full-time, Permanent, Represented position (WFSE)
Location: Natural Resources Building - Olympia, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $6,542.00 - $8,801.00 Monthly
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 10/15/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Anticipate demands from multiple simultaneous complex real estate projects with deadlines and prioritize tasks accordingly; develop and maintain timelines.
- Independently scope project complexities and prepare USPAP- and/or UASFL-compliant appraisals and review appraisals.
- Research and confirm sales data. Research state and federal policies, procedures, rules, statutes, land use regulations, and real estate matters that affect the subject property.
- Provide advice and counsel to Division Managers and transaction project managers on issues relating to land use and real estate matters.
- Maintain positive working relationships with department management, project managers, other government agencies, and private industry.
Requirements
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. Please clearly communicate in your application material that your skills align with the position and qualifications.
- A bachelor's degree involving major study in business or public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, or a related field; AND 3 years of experience as a professional appraiser; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Experience with conflict resolution.
- Experience with computer software programs such as Microsoft Office, GPS, GIS, Adobe Pro, etc.
- Experience writing technical documents.
Required Competencies:
- Works independently while applying sound analysis to make decisions, set priorities, and meet required deadlines.
Special Requirements and Conditions of Employment:
- The position primarily works in an office setting with 5 to 10% field work that at times requires walking on uneven terrain, driving on forest roads, and entering buildings.
- Occasional statewide travel is required.
- State certification as a General Real Estate Appraiser.
- 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.
Desired Qualifications:
These qualifications are not required. However, it can help you stand out as a candidate and should be highlighted in your application material.
- A designation or certification pertinent to the job from an applicable professional organization, including but not limited to the MAI from the Appraisal Institute, the ARA from the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, or a similar designation from the International Right of Way Association.
- Experience with the understanding of trust land management principles and DNR land management practices.
- Experience with the Public Land Survey System (township, range, section) and the ability to read and navigate maps of rural and forested areas.
Special Instructions
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Salary : $6,542 - $8,801