SLB Acquisition and Entitlements Manager (RES V)
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SLB Acquisition and Entitlements Manager (RES V)
Salary
$91,320.00 - $123,600.00 Annually
Location
Denver Metro, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
PCA 00060 01/2026
Department
Department of Natural Resources
Division
Colorado State Land Board
Opening Date
02/17/2026
Closing Date
3/10/2026 5:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Determined by Position
Type of Announcement
This position is open only to Colorado state residents.
FLSA Status
Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Department Contact Information
Patrick Gerity patrick.gerity@state.co.us
Salary Note
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, appointments are typically made at or near the range minimum.
Primary Physical Work Address
NOTE: Position may be hybrid and partially remote at the discretion of the hiring agency.
How To Apply
Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.
Description
Benefits
Questions
Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference? Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It's our mission to manage and conserve Colorado's natural resources for the benefit of people today - and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children. We invite you to explore our website at https://dnr.colorado.gov/about-us to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado's natural resources for today - and tomorrow. The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.
In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:
Medical, Vision and Dental plans
Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA (https://copera.org/welcome-pera-members/new-members) Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (https://dhr.colorado.gov/dhr-resources/student-loan-forgiveness-programs)
For more detailed information, please visit State of Colorado Employee Benefits (https://dhr.colorado.gov/state-employees/state-of-colorado-employee-benefits)
What is the State Land Board?
The State Land Board is a constitutionally created agency that manages a $6 billion endowment of assets for the intergenerational benefit of Colorado's K-12 schoolchildren (the School Trust). The agency is the second-largest landowner in Colorado and generates revenue on behalf of beneficiaries by leasing nearly three million surface acres and four million mineral acres for agriculture, carbon, recreation, commercial real estate, rights-of-way, renewable energy, and oil and gas. The agency's constitutionally mandated mission is to earn "reasonable and consistent income over time" by managing the assets in a manner that preserves the long-term productivity and value of the assets.
The Real Estate Section is responsible for all activity associated with the agency's real estate portfolio. This includes commercial property leasing and management, acquisition and disposal of real property, ground leases, land entitlement, and the implementation of operational and environmental stewardship practices based on industry best practices. The real estate section completes the required work with both internal staff resources and third-party contractors.
Description of Job
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
NOTE: Position may be hybrid and partially remote at the discretion of the hiring agency.
The position is responsible for supporting the agency's efforts to rebalance its real estate portfolio through strategic real property acquisition and disposition, and as such, has an understanding of the division's entire portfolio. The position also shares duties with other team members to dispose of state trust lands as directed. This includes making recommendations regarding the real estate portfolio for the direction of the Board's Strategic Plan and policies, identifying potential transactions, performing research, analysis and property due diligence in preparation for and in conjunction with real estate transactions, including selecting appraisers and reviewing appraisals, negotiating contract terms, preparing contracts, managing transaction teams (both internal and external) and presenting recommendations to senior management and the Board.
The position is also responsible for identifying opportunities to entitle or develop state trust land, calculating the benefits of a proposed course of action, determining the strategy that will be used to accomplish the desired outcomes and managing the entitlement and/or development team responsible for implementation.
Finally, the position is responsible for seeking out and negotiating opportunities for the State Land Board to perfect legal access to all state trust land.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience Only:
Eight (8) years of relevant real estate experience in an office environment including exposure to sourcing, negotiating, underwriting, contracting, conducting due diligence, and closing real property acquisitions and dispositions, project management/supervision, land entitlement, market research, data analysis, report writing, public presentation, and electronic file management.
OR -
Education and Experience:
A combination of related education and/or relevant real estate experience related to the work assigned equal to eight (8) years, including project management, supervision, research, data analysis, report writing, public presentation, and electronic file management.
Acceptable degrees include Bachelor's (substitutes for 4 years of experience) and/or Master's (substitutes for 2 years of experience) degrees in real estate, business administration, finance or closely related field.
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. "See Resume" statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current or former State experience relevant to this position
Direct experience at real estate investment and/or development companies/industry experience including the entitlement, acquisition and disposal of real estate assets
Experience in an office environment coordinating the work, processes and records in the field of real estate and land management
Experience defining research and conducting market research projects to answer questions regarding land use, the disposition or acquisition of real estate, and market trends for real property
Experience preparing written reports that interpret complex data analysis for a non-technical audience and presenting that information in a concise form orally
Experience using GIS
Experience underwriting real estate pro formas in Excel
Formal ARGUS DCF and/or ARGUS ENTERPRISE qualification
Proficiency in workplace applications of Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe
Conditions of Employment:
Colorado residency is required at the time of application
A current and valid Driver's license is required for operating a state vehicle. Position requires regular travel throughout the state in order to visit properties being considered for disposition, acquisition and/or development
Must be willing and able to occasionally exert up to 20 lbs. of force to move objects
Travel to attend meetings in other state offices and attend group meetings held around the state
Must be able to provide in-person, public presentations to the Board of Commissioners
NOTE: Position may be hybrid and partially remote at the discretion of the hiring agency.
Supplemental Information
The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement .
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
A salary range is posted for this position and any job offer is based upon a salary analysis to comply with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The salary analysis considers relevant experience, education, certifications, and state seniority as compared to others doing substantially similar work. While all offers are compliant with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, there is no guarantee an offer will be at the top of the posted range based on the salary analysis.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements and have no work history as a Real Estate Specialist within the State of Colorado employment system should anticipate any offer made to be at the lower end of the posted pay range.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at dnrhremployeebenefits@state.co.us at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and @type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.
E-Verify
DNR uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify (http://www.dhs.gov/e-verify) , including your rights and responsibilities.
Toll-Free Applicant Support - Technical Help
If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV at 855-524-5627, Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
The State of Colorado offers permanent employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for detailed information: www.colorado.gov/pacific/dhr/benefits
Please note that each agency's contact information is different; therefore, we encourage all applicants to view the full, official job announcement which includes contact information and class title. Select the job you wish to view, then click on the "Print" icon.
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The Colorado Constitution, Article XII, Section 13 requires that APPLICANTS for state classified government jobs be residents of Colorado at the time of application, unless this requirement is waived by the State Personnel Board (DPA). A residency waiver was not issued by DPA for this announcement. For more information, please see the FAQ's at: https://careers.colorado.gov/how-to-apply. Are you a current Colorado resident?
Yes
No
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If you are a veteran who is eligible for preference points, did you upload/attach your DD-214? Veterans who wish to seek disability preference points based on a service related disability must submit acceptable documentation to support your claim for veterans' preference (exclude specific/private medical information).
Yes
No
Not Applicable
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Current and former State Personnel System employees who were disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or who were deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation) must disclose this information on the application.
I am not a current or former State of Colorado classified employee.
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee but have NEVER been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation).
I am a current or former State of Colorado employee and have been disciplinarily terminated, resigned in lieu of termination, or deemed to have resigned without notice (Board Rule 7-5, Automatic Resignation). NOTE: Failure to disclose this information and/or falsification of Application materials may result in being removed from consideration for this position.
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You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States.
I accept and understand
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If you are using education to meet or substitute for qualifications, did you upload a copy of your official or unofficial transcript? (Your transcript is required as verification that you meet the requirements).
Yes, I have attached my transcripts.
No, I am not using college course work to meet minimum requirements for this position.
Not Applicable
06
Did you upload your résumé and cover letter to this on-line application?
Yes
No
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Part, or all, of the assessment for this position involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials. Be aware your resume and attachments WILL NOT be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. Please verify that you understand that the failure to include adequate information in your job application may affect your final score and/or prevent you from competing in any subsequent measures used to arrive at a top group of applicants.
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No
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Please describe the major steps of an acquisition and which aspects of the transaction process you have the most experience with. Which parts do you most enjoy?
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Please describe a work experience where you identified and resolved a title or survey issue.
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Please describe an experience where you came up with a creative solution to a negotiation impasse.
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The State Land Board does not utilize debt financing. What return metrics would you underwrite for a prospective acquisition?
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Describe your experience using ARGUS DCF and/or ARGUS ENTERPRISE.
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This position requires driving a State vehicle, do you have a valid driver's license issued in the United States?
Yes
No
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