Leasing Agent
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Salary: $5,643.00 - $7,589.00 Monthly Location : Spokane County - Spokane, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Job Number: 2024-RES-009 Department: Dept. of Enterprise Services Division: Real Estate Services Opening Date: 08/21/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step DescriptionLeasing Agent (Property & Acquisition Specialist 5) Monday - Friday | 8AM - 5PM | HYBRID NOTE: The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process. The first review of application will be on 9/4/24. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible. Additionally, this position will operate in a hybrid work setting, with the requirement to come into the office as needed. Who We Are: The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES' mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES. About the Real Estate Services Division: The Real Estate Services Division's mission is to provide safe and efficient leased space for state agencies, boards, and commissions to perform their mission and best work while being responsible stewards of state resources. About the Opportunity: As a Leasing Agent, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing a range of real estate services across Eastern Washington under RCW 43.82.010. You will lead teams of internal staff and external real estate brokers and consultants to execute various tasks, including lease negotiations, property management, appraisals, and planning. Your duties will include directing complex real estate transactions, coordinating lease acquisition activities, and ensuring that all projects meet identified targets and goals. Additionally, you will focus on process improvement and project management to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of real estate operations statewide. Why You Should Join Us:The Department of Enterprise Services offers:

• A great total compensation and ;
• Paid ;
• A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, teleworking, and an Infants in the Workplace Program;
• An agency-wide commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and respect, and leaders who encourage all employees to bring their authentic selves to work;
• Access to several state business resource groups including the Rainbow Alliance and Inclusion Network, Veteran Employee Resource Group, Latino Leadership Network, Blacks United in Leadership and Diversity, Disability Inclusion Network, and Washington Immigrant Network;
• Supported growth and development opportunities; and
• Opportunities to serve your community through meaningful work.

DutiesSome of What You'll Enjoy Doing Includes:

• Negotiate, write, and execute complex real estate transactions, including leases, property exchanges, and right-of-way agreements.
• Analyze and recommend suitable properties, advising agency management on assets, costs, lease terms, and compliance with statutory procedures.
• Draft, review, and finalize legal documents such as leases, easements, and purchase agreements, while coordinating site selection, appraisals, and legal notices.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee lease acquisition activities for client agencies and private lessors, including site selection and contract management.
• Manage all aspects of real estate transactions, including proposals, appraisals, title reports, surveys, and document recording.
• Supervise the preparation of complex real estate instruments, such as sale and purchase options, Quit Claim Deeds, and bid preparations.
• Serve as a liaison between clients, Real Estate Services, and the Office of Financial Management to ensure alignment with occupancy needs.
• Manage and oversee all aspects of the project, ensuring goals and objectives are met.
• Review and ensure the completion of all project deliverables, providing ongoing status, metrics, and budget reporting.
• Facilitate project meetings, monitor scope, schedule, budget, and risks, and lead the project through its life cycle while adhering to established guidelines.
• Other duties as needed.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications: To qualify for the position, a candidate must possess one (1) of the following education and/or experience options: (OPTION 1):

• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• Bachelor's degree involving major study in business administration, public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, or closely allied field.
• Four (4) years of experience in real property valuation; property negotiations; public property management; and selling, leasing, and buying real estate.
• NOTE: Eight (8) years of equivalent combined education and/or experience may be considered and substitute the above listed required qualifications.

(OPTION 2):

• Valid Washington State Driver's License.
• One (1) year of experience as a Property and Acquisition Specialist 4.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in transaction and project management to include strategic planning and lease renewal negotiations.
• Experience managing complex projects, identifying, and leading process improvements.
• Proficiency in computer usage including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project, SharePoint, the Internet, and widely used real estate transaction management software such as Virtual Premise or similar systems.
• Skills to communicate effectively with a broad and diverse employee, management, and customer base.
• High degree of ability to work independently while directing the work of a team.
• Ability to prioritize, balance and integrate multiple work elements, and develop and maintain cooperative relationships with a broad client base.
• Ability to operate effectively in a high exposure, rapidly changing political environment.
• Management and leadership experience.
• Professional designations such as CCIM, MCR, PM, etc.
• Significant experience in lease negotiations for a major real estate portfolio
• Demonstrated proficiency in completing assignments in advance of established critical dates
• Demonstrated ability to manage high performing teams
• Ten (10) years of experience in a variety of real estate transactions; to include office, industrial and special-use space requirements.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Able to learn and understand the language and concepts of our DES DEI culture and commit to being a part of creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
• Demonstrate a commitment to growth, learning and self-awareness when provided training and opportunities to participate in improving our work environment.
• Participate and behave in a manner that creates trust and builds working relationships, promoting teamwork and collaboration in the work environment.
• Demonstrate the understanding that all people are valued; contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and respectful environment when working with members of the group, team, organization, or community.
• Commit to being an active participant in continually evaluating and improving strategies that promote equity and inclusion in our organization.

Find the full DEI competencies and their descriptions on this page. Supplemental InformationHow to Apply: Interested? We would love to hear from you! Click Apply at the top of this page to start your application. You can save the application and come back to it, if needed. Be sure to complete the application fully to include a full work history and responses to the supplemental questions. Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest that shows your personality and voice to describe why you are the successful candidate and how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information

Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.). Please Note: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed. A resume will not be substitute for completing the duties summary section of the online application. Please do not refer to the resume for detail or your application may be disqualified. Background Check Notice: Prior to any new appointment into The Department of Enterprise Services, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. Opportunity for All: The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization. Contact Information: For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact George Deguzman via email at Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-###-####. Follow DES on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook | Subscribe to DES job alerts 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-rata 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 (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 (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata 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 , 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, are entitled to three (3) 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 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 12-31-2022 01 Are you currently employed by the Department of Enterprise Services (DES)?

• Yes
• No

02 Are you willing to undergo a background check as a condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

03 Do you possess a valid Washington State Driver's License? Alternatively, do you agree to obtaining one as a condition of employment?

• Yes
• No

04 What is your level of education?

• Some or no college.
• 1 year of college (30 semester or 45 quarter credits) in business administration, public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, or closely allied field.
• 1 year of college (30 semester or 45 quarter credits) in an unrelated field.
• Associate's degree OR 2 years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) in business administration, public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, or closely allied field.
• Associate's degree OR 2 years of college (60 semester or 90 quarter credits) in an unrelated field.
• 3 years of college (90 semester or 135 quarter credits) in business administration, public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, or closely allied field.
• 3 years of college (90 semester or 135 quarter credits) in an unrelated field.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, or closely allied field.
• Bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
• Master's degree (or higher) in business administration, public administration, real estate, economics, accounting, or closely allied field.
• Master's degree (or higher) in an unrelated field.
• None of these apply.

05 How many years if experience do you have in real property valuation; property negotiations; public property management; and selling, leasing, and buying real estate?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 or more years
• 2 or more years
• 3 or more years
• 4 or more years
• 5 or more years
• 6 or more years
• 7 or more years
• 8 or more years
• I do not have this experience.

06 Do you have at least one (1) year of experience as a Property and Acquisition Specialist 4?

• Yes
• No

07 How did you learn about this job posting?

• Careers.wa.gov
• Friend
• Indeed
• Job Board
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Other

08 We would like to know where you heard about this position.If you selected Job Fair, Job Board, or Other, please let us know the specific name of the college, job board, or place you heard about this position.If you selected a specifically named job board or webpage (listed above), please enter n/a . Required Question