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Are you experienced in land sale contracts and property planning?  Apply to be our next Land Transaction Analyst (Planner 3) by June 17th, 2024! This position is eligible for a hybrid remote schedule.

Make a Difference for Oregon. The Department of State Lands manages the lands that help fund our public schools and protects the state’s waterways and wetlands for the many benefits they provide. Our stewardship ensures vital natural and financial resources contribute to a vibrant, healthy Oregon now and forever. The DSL team makes a difference for Oregonians every day. As our Land Transaction Analyst, you will too.

The primary purpose of this position is to evaluate and execute land sales, exchanges, and acquisitions for state-owned lands.

This full-time, permanent position is represented by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

What’s in it for you?

  • Serve as our project leader to plan, conduct, and coordinate complex land transactions and land use planning projects.
  • Join an organization with collaborative and engaged co-workers who care about Oregon’s economy, environment, and communities, and their co-workers.
  • Gain full benefits with 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid by the agency for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
  • Accrue 8 hours of sick leave and 8 hours of vacation leave per month, with your vacation leave accruals increasing every 5 years.
  • Receive 11 paid holidays, 1 floating holiday, 3 personal business days and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
  • Automatically enroll into the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after 6 months of full-time service.
  • Earn the initial monthly salary range for this position starting at $5,746- $8,831 for employees new to public service. After 6 months, you will receive a 6.95% increase with 6% going to your PERS retirement.
  • Current PERS employees start at $6,143- $9,444. Please review the Classification and Compensation page for more details.

This position is statewide and will report directly to our Bend or Salem office.

Working Conditions:

Much of the work is in a hybrid office setting; occasional fieldwork may be required, and occasional travel is an essential function of the position. Overnight stays and/or extended work hours may be expected along with exposure to rugged conditions in remote locations.

What you will be doing:

As our Land Transaction Analyst, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Evaluate real property for exchange, disposal, or retention.
  • Ensure all real property transactions are in compliance with the Asset Management Plan and department rules, policies and procedures.
  • Provide and coordinate input into land sales, acquisitions, easements, and exchange opportunities.
  • Negotiate proposed parcels to be exchanged and prepare land sale or exchange agreements, including the coordination of public notices and hearings.
  • Act as a project manager to obtain all necessary due diligence documents.
  • Write summaries of authorizations or transactions for approval by the State Land Board.
  • Select professional service providers and manage contracts.
  • Work with local governments to resolve potential code conflicts or zoning conflicts.
  • Process applications leading to land authorizations or leases.

For a full description of the duties and working conditions, please email Tricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.gov to request the position description.

Minimum Qualifications- to be considered for this position, please ensure you have one of the following combinations of education and experience:

A bachelor's degree in urban or Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography, or a related field

AND

 three years of progressively responsible planning experience related to the job;

OR

six years of planning experience related to the job;

OR

an equivalent combination of relevant education, training, and experience.


Note: A master’s degree in Regional Planning, Public Administration, Social Science, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Economics, Geography or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
 

Desired Attributes- tell us which of the following skills, experiences, and related talents you have by highlighting them in your application materials:

  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience working with user groups of public lands and a basic understanding of public lands conflicts.
  • Experience with identifying and working through title issues, valuing land, land use planning processes or negotiating transactions.
  • Demonstrated experience working on property and land related issues and policy, bringing a general understanding of national and international trends and best practices.
  • Skilled at working collaboratively and influentially with different peers towards a common outcome, as well as working well independently.
  • Demonstrated experience managing relationships with interested parties and partnering with people in different roles to achieve a common goal.
  • Demonstrated experience building strong partnerships, strategic engagement, political navigation acumen and the ability to work in a demanding and time sensitive environment with competing priorities.
  • Experience and skills with project management.

Please be sure to attach a resume and a cover letter of two (2) pages or less describing the above desired attributes you bring to this position.

The Oregon Department of State Lands is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally, racially, ethnically, and linguistically diverse working environment. The Department hires staff interested in supporting environmental justice by including communities traditionally underrepresented in public processes. We encourage members of these communities to apply, even if they do not meet 100% of the desired attributes. The Oregon Department of State Lands understands that an authentic focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace will in turn create a workforce aligned to meet the challenge of serving all Oregonians.

Additional Information:

  • If you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the application or selection process, please contact tricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.gov and please be sure to include the job requisition number. 
  • For more information about applying for positions with the State of Oregon via Workday, you may visit the Oregon job opportunities website at: www.oregon.gov/jobs
  • Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources, or call Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666.
  • After you apply, you may be asked to provide additional optional information. Please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section. Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.
  • As an employer, DSL complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, click here.
  • Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
  • For questions about the job duties or application process, please contact tricarico.schwartz@dsl.oregon.gov or call 971-304-5881 to speak to our recruitment team.