Real Estate Specialist 1

Nature of Work

NR26-64

0310PS0430

Classified-Exempt Position

Land & Streams/Charleston HQ The employee works independently with minimal general direction and supports the administration of the DNR Land Acquisition and Title Management Program. The role includes coordinating and supervising specific phases of land-related projects and ensuring all activities comply with applicable laws, policies, and standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Land Acquisition & Title Management

• Conduct comprehensive site investigations to evaluate the feasibility of proposed land acquisitions and land use for DNR projects.

• Perform detailed research and economic analysis to determine the value of real estate under consideration.

• Review county courthouse real estate records to verify land title ownership, easements, encumbrances, and associated property rights.

• Compile, update, and maintain DNR land-use data, records, and status reports.

• Manage real estate titles for existing and newly acquired DNR properties.

Property Rights Negotiation & Acquisition Coordination

• Directly negotiate property-rights acquisitions with landowners.

• Coordinate all phases of the acquisition process, including:

  • Appraisals

  • Abstracting

  • Surveying

  • Preparation of purchase-funds invoicing packages

  • Processing and closing of transactions

• Prepare and review licenses, leases, and rights-of-way agreements across and under DNR-managed lands.

Project Coordination & Compliance

• Oversee specific phases of land-related projects within the program.

• Ensure all project activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and departmental policies.

• Maintain organized documentation and provide accurate reporting for internal and external review.

Performs related duties as required. Regular attendance is required. 

Minimum Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

 
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience related to real estate, lease, facility or contract management, real property appraising, real property acquisition, right-of-way work, or other related field.

Other Information

PG:  14     $39,461 - $68,582

Market Rate: $61,044

This job posting is ONLY for current and former eligible state employees to apply. If you are NOT a current or former state employee, please visit our website, https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wv, to view and apply online for job titles opened to receive applications from the public.

Internal applications MUST be submitted directly to the contact person listed below by email or standard U.S. mail.

Email applications to both [email protected] and [email protected]

Mail to Andrea Fout Tinsley at 112 California Ave, Building 4, Charleston, WV 25305-0004

Please include posting number NR26-64 on the application. 

Do you qualify to apply internally? Please copy and paste this link into your browser, https://personnel.wv.gov/empopp, to view the guidelines to confirm your eligibility. You will also find links to the fillable PDF internal application (for use by internal applicants ONLY), instructions on printing your online account application (if you have one, it is not needed), and the internal job posting page.

 

 

 

 

Benefits

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Agency Information

EmployerWest VirginiaAddress 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305 Phone(304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov