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Real Estate Specialist 1
Salary
$39,461.00 - $68,582.00 Annually
Location
Kanawha County, WV
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
NR26-64 PSA
Department
Commerce - Natural Resources
Opening Date
07/31/2026
Closing Date
8/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
LOCATION OF VACANCY
KANAWHA
Civil Service Type:
Classified-Exempt - This Position is Not Covered Under the DOP Merit System
Nature of Work
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.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: Bachelors Degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Substitution: Full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience as stated below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for 30 semester hours of coursework.
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.
Substitution: Successfully completed graduate level coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience at the rate of 15 semester hours for one (1) year of experience.
Other Information
PG: 14 $39,461 - $68,582
Market Rate: $61,044
State employment offers a variety of benefits. Click HERE to visit the Division of Personnels Benefits Page.
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Employer West Virginia
Address 1900 Kanawha Blvd. East
Building 3 Suite 500
Charleston, West Virginia, 25305
Phone (304) 558-3950
Website http://personnel.wv.gov