Land Agent

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring a Land Agent (Real Estate Specialist-Senior) in the Division of Internal Services, Bureau of Facilities and Lands.

This position would be headquartered in the DNR Service Center in Wisconsin Rapids, WI.

Remote work may be available for a portion of the work week, after the initial onboarding period.

This recruitment may also be used to fill future similar positions.

The DNR is a great place to work! We are a workplace focused on diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Current employees value work-hour flexibility, casual office atmosphere, healthy work-life balance, and working for an organization that provides training and growth opportunities.

The DNR excels at protecting and managing natural resources while supporting the economy and the well-being of our citizenry. We are dedicated to working with Wisconsinites while preserving and enhancing the natural resources of Wisconsin. The staff works in partnership with individuals and organizations to manage fish, wildlife, forests, parks, air, and water resources while promoting a healthy, sustainable environment and a full range of outdoor opportunities.

This position offers the State of Wisconsin’s excellent benefits package, which includes at least 3.5 weeks of paid time off, 9 paid holidays, accrued sick leave, multiple insurance options and an exceptional retirement plan! To learn more about the State’s complete compensation package, please visit the Total Rewards Calculator.

This position is responsible for planning and directing real estate program activities in a geographic portion of a district and for performing professional real estate work including appraising, negotiations, access abandonment, relocation, real estate services to local units of government and nonprofit organizations for grant purposes, and to the general public, federal government entities, and tribes on state owned lands. This position is also responsible for coordinating all real estate matters within the assigned geographic area, performing real estate management activities, assisting the grant program and carrying out, directing, and monitoring program policies and procedures.

For more information, please see the Land Agent position description.

Starting pay for this position is between $29.00 to $33.50 per hour (or $60,320 to $69,680 annually), in addition to excellent benefits.

This position is not represented by a collective bargaining unit. Pay on appointment will follow the provisions of the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan.

This position is included in the classification Real Estate Specialist-Senior within pay schedule/range 07-03. A 12-month probationary period may be required.

Background Checks: The Department of Natural Resources conducts criminal background checks on final applicants prior to job offer. Please note that a criminal charge or conviction on your record will not necessarily disqualify you from state employment. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the DNR does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Eligibility to work in the United States: The Department of Natural Resources does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9 upon hire.

Disabled veterans: Qualified veterans with a 30% or more service-connected disability are eligible for non-competitive appointment to permanent positions in classified civil service under s 230.275 WI Stats. Please send your letter of qualifications and resume outlining how you meet the required qualifications for the position listed above in the job announcement along with your DD-214, and documentation of your service-connected disability rating (dated within 12-months) to the HR contact listed in this announcement for information on how to apply under this provision. Current state employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Remote Work: Based on an assessment of the goals and work activities, this position may be eligible for remote work. Remote work approval is based on individual circumstances and is subject to supervisor approval and DNR remote work policies. Approval is subject to change without notice based on business needs. Employees with approved remote work arrangements are generally expected to work within the state of Wisconsin.

Travel: This position requires frequent travel within the assigned region, with occasional travel to other locations of the state for meetings and/or conferences and training.

Please make sure to address and describe EACH of the following qualifications applicable to your experience within your resume and/or letter of qualifications to be considered for this position:

Required qualifications include experience with the following:

• Drafting legal real estate documents and contracts (e.g., offers to purchase, sale agreements, easements and land use agreements, etc.)
• Landowner contact and negotiation techniques and procedures
• Working with computer programs (i.e., databases, spreadsheets, word processing software, etc.)

Preferred qualifications include any of the following criteria:

• Experience with GIS mapping applications including ability to read soil maps, topography maps, FEMA, and/or wetland maps to make purchase decisions
• Experience with Wisconsin Real Estate Law such as researching statutes, administrative code, WI contract law, etc.
• Training in or understanding of appraisal concepts, and/or has written appraisals

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The State of Wisconsin is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants of any race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

All applications must be received by 11:59pm central on Monday, January 6th, 2025.