Real Property Coordinator
King County, Seattle, WA, United States
This position is open to all qualified candidates
About the Role The Environmental and Community Services Section (ECSS) is seeking a Water Quality Planner/Project Manager II – Real Property Coordinator to join the Land Acquisition team.
ECSS advances the values of King County and the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) by protecting public health and the environment and providing equitable, inclusive services to residents and businesses across King County.
The Real Property Coordinator position will provide essential support to the Land Acquisition team, managing property records, ordering and tracking title reports, and coordinating payments to property owners and vendors. The role also drafts and manages work order requests for consultant services, ensures accurate records management across platforms such as SharePoint, MS Teams, PRISM and delivers QA/QC support for written materials to confirm compliance with ADA standards, the agency’s style guide and federal, state and county requirements for property acquisitions.
In addition, the coordinator will assist senior team members with property acquisition and relocation tasks necessary for project delivery, including securing right-of-entry agreements, reviewing title, conducting property research, drafting offer materials and work order scopes of work, and any other property and relocation tasks required to support the delivery of capital projects.
As a team member, you will demonstrate a commitment to LEAN principles and Leader Standard Work, applying continuous improvement practices to daily operations and consistently delighting the customer. Proficiency in embracing and leveraging new and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, transparency and service delivery is of utmost importance.
This position is well suited for an individual with a strong interest in learning and expanding their knowledge of property acquisition practices and skills, while contributing to the successful delivery of wastewater capital projects. It requires a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with excellent writing and editing abilities, familiarity with real estate principles, and the capacity to read and interpret local and federal codes.
With about 1,000 employees engaged in planning, designing, building and operating treatment facilities, King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division is at the forefront of environmental stewardship.
About the Team The Regulatory Compliance and Land Acquisition teams play a critical role in advancing King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s vision of protecting public health and enhancing the environment through sustainable wastewater management.
Our team culture is collaborative, solution-oriented, and deeply committed to equity. We prioritize transparency and fairness in property negotiations and work closely with diverse communities to minimize impacts and maximize benefits.
From an environmental perspective, our efforts directly support projects that reduce pollution, improve water quality and enhance habitat protection. By ensuring regulatory compliance, we safeguard sensitive ecosystems and help the division meet its climate and sustainability commitments.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community. As a Real Property Coordinator, you will actively apply equity and social justice principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
What you will be doing
Property Records & Documentation Management –
Maintain and organize right-of-way files, title reports, agreements, and property inventory databases. Ensure accurate record management and property reporting across SharePoint, MS Teams, PRISM and other systems, while inventorying and organizing property records and conducting research.
Contracts, Payments & Financial Tracking
– Manage and track the progression of WO requests for on‑call contract services, including drafting consultant work order request scoping documents, processing and tracking payments to property owners and vendors, handling P‑card purchases, and maintaining detailed payment records and tracking matrices.
Communication & Official Notices
– Prepare, mail, and track certified USPS offers and notices; draft and review simple agreements, leases, permits, and rights of entry; and turn work products into templates.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
– Provide QA/QC support for written materials to ensure compliance with ADA standards, King County Wastewater Treatment Division style guide, and URA requirements; review templates and property documents for accuracy and manage the routing approvals to management.
Process Optimization & Transparency
– Apply technical expertise and rapidly learn new software and tools to develop innovative tracking, reporting, and visual management solutions that improve efficiency, transparency, data integrity and record keeping. Use these tools to support equitable service delivery, reduce barriers and ensure data‑informed decisions align with King County’s equity and social justice objectives.
Team & Project Support
– Support senior real estate team members with property transactions, document preparation, management and tracking of records and project documentation, negotiations with property owners and property/title research. Requires knowledge of real estate law, transactions, title review and right‑of‑entry agreements.
Technology
– Understanding of computer software tools, with interest and aptitude to continue developing these skills. Includes working with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Oracle products, PRISM and other software‑based tools. Will involve developing and managing the team’s SharePoint site and systems to track project status, records and financial information.
Qualifications you bring
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail, along with clear and effective written communication skills.
Demonstrated technical competence with the ability to quickly learn and apply new software tools; experience or aptitude in using technology creatively to develop tracking, organization, reporting and visual management solutions.
Ability to work collaboratively and problem‑solve in a team environment with staff from various backgrounds.
General knowledge of real estate law, transactions, title review, easements, fee acquisitions and right‑of‑entry agreements.
Required licenses
Notary Public with electronic endorsement or ability to obtain once hired.
Washington State Driver’s License or ability to provide transportation to remote work locations.
Competencies you bring
Customer Focus:
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
Tech Savvy:
Anticipating and adopting innovations in business and building digital and technology applications.
Action Oriented:
Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency.
Optimizes Work Processes:
Knowing the most effective processes to get things done, focusing on continuous improvement.
Collaborates:
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
Interpersonal Savvy:
Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups.
Communicates Effectively:
Delivering multi‑mode communications.
Racially Just:
Identifying and replacing racists systems with anti‑racist and pro‑equity approaches.
It would be great if you also bring
Training/courses through the International Right of Way Association or similar are desirable.
Experience in government right of way profession, property acquisition processes and/or related real estate field is desirable.
Working Conditions Work Details This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in‑person work. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on the business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the collaboration space at King Street Center – 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104 and other wastewater treatment facilities.
Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within reasonable proximity to King County worksites to meet in‑person work requirements. Employees will be provided with a County‑issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Work Schedule: This full‑time position works a 40‑hour work week. Covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
Union Representation: Technical Employees' Association (TEA) bargaining unit.
Physical Requirement: Field work will require outdoor work with uneven terrain.
Workplace Exposures: Work in wastewater facilities, including exposure to chemicals, biohazards and construction activities.
Application and Selection Process We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment
Panel interview: Onsite interviews will be held April 2026.
Potential follow‑up interview: Onsite or virtual interview April 2026.
What to submit
Complete Application
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Responses to the supplemental questions
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact danilee@kingcounty.gov.
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube and the WTD Blog.
Discover More About DNRP Visit our DNRP website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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About the Role The Environmental and Community Services Section (ECSS) is seeking a Water Quality Planner/Project Manager II – Real Property Coordinator to join the Land Acquisition team.
ECSS advances the values of King County and the Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) by protecting public health and the environment and providing equitable, inclusive services to residents and businesses across King County.
The Real Property Coordinator position will provide essential support to the Land Acquisition team, managing property records, ordering and tracking title reports, and coordinating payments to property owners and vendors. The role also drafts and manages work order requests for consultant services, ensures accurate records management across platforms such as SharePoint, MS Teams, PRISM and delivers QA/QC support for written materials to confirm compliance with ADA standards, the agency’s style guide and federal, state and county requirements for property acquisitions.
In addition, the coordinator will assist senior team members with property acquisition and relocation tasks necessary for project delivery, including securing right-of-entry agreements, reviewing title, conducting property research, drafting offer materials and work order scopes of work, and any other property and relocation tasks required to support the delivery of capital projects.
As a team member, you will demonstrate a commitment to LEAN principles and Leader Standard Work, applying continuous improvement practices to daily operations and consistently delighting the customer. Proficiency in embracing and leveraging new and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, transparency and service delivery is of utmost importance.
This position is well suited for an individual with a strong interest in learning and expanding their knowledge of property acquisition practices and skills, while contributing to the successful delivery of wastewater capital projects. It requires a highly organized and detail-oriented professional with excellent writing and editing abilities, familiarity with real estate principles, and the capacity to read and interpret local and federal codes.
With about 1,000 employees engaged in planning, designing, building and operating treatment facilities, King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division is at the forefront of environmental stewardship.
About the Team The Regulatory Compliance and Land Acquisition teams play a critical role in advancing King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s vision of protecting public health and enhancing the environment through sustainable wastewater management.
Our team culture is collaborative, solution-oriented, and deeply committed to equity. We prioritize transparency and fairness in property negotiations and work closely with diverse communities to minimize impacts and maximize benefits.
From an environmental perspective, our efforts directly support projects that reduce pollution, improve water quality and enhance habitat protection. By ensuring regulatory compliance, we safeguard sensitive ecosystems and help the division meet its climate and sustainability commitments.
Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community. As a Real Property Coordinator, you will actively apply equity and social justice principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
What you will be doing
Property Records & Documentation Management –
Maintain and organize right-of-way files, title reports, agreements, and property inventory databases. Ensure accurate record management and property reporting across SharePoint, MS Teams, PRISM and other systems, while inventorying and organizing property records and conducting research.
Contracts, Payments & Financial Tracking
– Manage and track the progression of WO requests for on‑call contract services, including drafting consultant work order request scoping documents, processing and tracking payments to property owners and vendors, handling P‑card purchases, and maintaining detailed payment records and tracking matrices.
Communication & Official Notices
– Prepare, mail, and track certified USPS offers and notices; draft and review simple agreements, leases, permits, and rights of entry; and turn work products into templates.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
– Provide QA/QC support for written materials to ensure compliance with ADA standards, King County Wastewater Treatment Division style guide, and URA requirements; review templates and property documents for accuracy and manage the routing approvals to management.
Process Optimization & Transparency
– Apply technical expertise and rapidly learn new software and tools to develop innovative tracking, reporting, and visual management solutions that improve efficiency, transparency, data integrity and record keeping. Use these tools to support equitable service delivery, reduce barriers and ensure data‑informed decisions align with King County’s equity and social justice objectives.
Team & Project Support
– Support senior real estate team members with property transactions, document preparation, management and tracking of records and project documentation, negotiations with property owners and property/title research. Requires knowledge of real estate law, transactions, title review and right‑of‑entry agreements.
Technology
– Understanding of computer software tools, with interest and aptitude to continue developing these skills. Includes working with Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, Oracle products, PRISM and other software‑based tools. Will involve developing and managing the team’s SharePoint site and systems to track project status, records and financial information.
Qualifications you bring
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail, along with clear and effective written communication skills.
Demonstrated technical competence with the ability to quickly learn and apply new software tools; experience or aptitude in using technology creatively to develop tracking, organization, reporting and visual management solutions.
Ability to work collaboratively and problem‑solve in a team environment with staff from various backgrounds.
General knowledge of real estate law, transactions, title review, easements, fee acquisitions and right‑of‑entry agreements.
Required licenses
Notary Public with electronic endorsement or ability to obtain once hired.
Washington State Driver’s License or ability to provide transportation to remote work locations.
Competencies you bring
Customer Focus:
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions.
Tech Savvy:
Anticipating and adopting innovations in business and building digital and technology applications.
Action Oriented:
Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency.
Optimizes Work Processes:
Knowing the most effective processes to get things done, focusing on continuous improvement.
Collaborates:
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others.
Interpersonal Savvy:
Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups.
Communicates Effectively:
Delivering multi‑mode communications.
Racially Just:
Identifying and replacing racists systems with anti‑racist and pro‑equity approaches.
It would be great if you also bring
Training/courses through the International Right of Way Association or similar are desirable.
Experience in government right of way profession, property acquisition processes and/or related real estate field is desirable.
Working Conditions Work Details This position follows a hybrid work model, blending remote and in‑person work. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on the business needs and is subject to change. The primary onsite location is the collaboration space at King Street Center – 201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104 and other wastewater treatment facilities.
Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within reasonable proximity to King County worksites to meet in‑person work requirements. Employees will be provided with a County‑issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
Work Schedule: This full‑time position works a 40‑hour work week. Covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible.
Union Representation: Technical Employees' Association (TEA) bargaining unit.
Physical Requirement: Field work will require outdoor work with uneven terrain.
Workplace Exposures: Work in wastewater facilities, including exposure to chemicals, biohazards and construction activities.
Application and Selection Process We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
Anticipated Timeline for this recruitment
Panel interview: Onsite interviews will be held April 2026.
Potential follow‑up interview: Onsite or virtual interview April 2026.
What to submit
Complete Application
Resume (Required)
Cover Letter (Required)
Responses to the supplemental questions
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact danilee@kingcounty.gov.
Discover More About the Wastewater Treatment Division Visit our website and check us out at Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, YouTube and the WTD Blog.
Discover More About DNRP Visit our DNRP website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out at Facebook, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green News.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
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