Land Resources Manager - Phoenix, United States - State of Arizona

State of Arizona

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Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

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GAME AND FISH DEPT

Delivering results that matter by providing best in class support services._
Join the only state agency in Arizona responsible for conserving and protecting more than 800 wildlife species. Be part of a passionate group of people who want to make a positive impact on outdoor recreation in Arizona by managing resources for safe, compatible opportunities for current and future generations. From fishing, boating and offhighway vehicle use to shooting sports, hunting and wildlife watching, Arizona Game and Fish supports it all. Our biologists use the best available science in their management actions, and our wildlife managers are on the ground in your communities making a difference every day. Opportunities abound beyond the field at AZGFD, so check us out and see what we're all about Consider joining our workforce today. AZGFD celebrates the diversity of Arizona's people, landscapes and of course, wildlife. However you choose to enjoy Arizona's wildlife and wild places, the outdoors is open for all._
The Arizona Game and Fish Department manages fish and wildlife in Arizona and under the authority of the Arizona Game and Fish Commission, creates and implements scientific methods and regulations to effectively manage fish and wildlife habitat via conservation, enforcement, hunting, fishing, watercraft and offhighway vehicle recreation, and shooting sports. The Arizona Game and Fish Department dedicates itself to excellence, values its employees and supports a culture of stewardship, teamwork and partnerships._

LAND RESOURCES MANAGER - WL SPCT SR

Job Location:
Address: 5000 West Carefree Highway, Phoenix, Arizona

Posting Details:

Hiring Salary Range:
$50,000 - $70,000

Grade: 22

Closing Date: 05/19/2024

Job Summary:

WILDLIFE SPECIALIST SENIOR
"Land Resources Manager"
WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT DIVISION / HABITAT BRANCH / PHOENIX, AZ BASED
FLSA-EXEMPT / SALARY GRADE 22 / HIRING SALARY RANGE $50,000 - $70,000

CLOSING DATE:
05/19/2024

Under direction of the Land and Water Program Supervisor, the Land Resources Manager works cooperatively within a cohesive team responsible for the acquisition and disposal of real property, acquisition and monitoring of conservation easements and water rights, and negotiating and executing land use agreements on Commission-owned and managed properties.

The person in this position also coordinates with other Department work units, outside agencies, private individuals, and industry groups, and uses his or her knowledge of wildlife and their habitat requirements, in addition to prescribed Department rules, policies and processes, to accomplish these tasks.

Job Duties:

Major duties will include:

Plan, conduct and evaluate real property and water rights acquisition and disposal feasibility reviews, including communicating regularly with landowner(s) for negotiations on land acquisition issues and due diligence actions;
Prepare purchase agreements to acquire land and water rights and coordinate feasibility evaluations of land/water acquisition or disposal proposals;
Review proposed statewide land use projects such as land acquisitions and disposals, conservation easements, habitat improvements, shooting range developments, leases, rightsofway and stewardship agreements;
Conduct environmental compliance reviews for projects on Commissionowned and managed properties in accordance with the property funding source(s), the purpose of the property, and the property operation and management plan;
Prepare and execute land use documents including deeds, license agreements, intergovernmental agreements, leases, land use permits, rightsofentry, and water right certificates, as needed for fish and wildlife management and Commission priorities;
Obtain property tax data annually from county assessors to calculate voluntary inlieu of tax contributions pursuant to applicable statutes, and ensure timely Department payment of land and water fees in accordance with appropriate funding source(s);
Design, develop and maintain information spatially, in databases and in electronic and permanent files for real property assets, and create and use GIS maps; and
Perform other duties and responsibilities as directed by the Land and Water Program Supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Selective Preference(s):
GIS mapping skills are a plus.

Working knowledge of state/federal land and environmental laws, rules and regulations is preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: _Driver's License Requirements._

Benefits:

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
Sick leave
Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
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