LAND DEPARTMENT

1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $68,000 - $78,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until business needs are met

The Land Resources Section applies land resource management and conservation practices which contribute to the effective maintenance, protection and enhancement of the Trust Land portfolio. Under the guidance of the Land Resources Section Manager, the Land Manager (Range Resource Area Manager) position is responsible for managing grazing and agricultural leases on State Trust land located throughout the State of Arizona on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Arizona Land Trust. The responsibilities of this position include processing improvement and land treatment applications by reviewing applications, conducting field inspections and writing correspondence which summarizes project impacts, including supplemental conditions to minimize impacts to State Trust land resources.

This position will work remotely from an assigned duty location and region near Tucson Arizona or the surrounding area, or based on the Department's business needs. The assigned duty location may be negotiable but will be dependent on the department's needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

• Reviews and makes initial carrying capacity recommendations on new grazing lease and grazing permit applications; Plans, coordinates, and processes all improvement and land treatment application on State Land within designated work boundary; coordinates regularly with sister agencies and stakeholders in the field.
• Conducts rangeland monitoring to document ground cover and plant community responses to climatic conditions and grazing management; evaluates rangeland health; assists Lessees, partners, and stakeholders with range and agricultural expertise in the field; Prepares and updates lease files and ranch maps; reviews alternate uses and their permit applications and prepares recommendations as to the potential impacts of the proposed activity on State Trust resources.
• Conducts lease compliance and grazing trespass investigations by field investigation, participation in settlement conferences and preparation of necessary supporting documentation.
• Applies the principles, theories, and concepts of the Arizona Management System; actively participating in weekly group huddles; continually identifying areas for process and quality improvement; adhering to established standard work procedures.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
-Principles and practices of rangeland, watershed, forestry, wildlife and riparian area management, and natural resource conservation.
-Methods of ecological site identification, rangeland monitoring, soil classification, rangeland health evaluation, rangeland carrying capacity.
-Interpretation of topographic, land status and hydrological maps and aerial photographs.
-State and national natural resource laws, rules and policies.

Skilled In:
-Interpreting, analyzing and evaluating field data and Information to make Independent decisions and judgments.
-Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographical Information System (GIS) practical applications.
-Basic office equipment including desktop computer.
-Word and Excel applications in a Windows environment.
-Coordinating field activities.
-Written and oral communication.
-Customer service and communicating with constituents regularly.

Ability To:
-Identify vegetation, wildlife and breeds of livestock and their habitats.
-Locate geographic features, range improvements, property boundaries and livestock in the field.
-Travel and work in the field under adverse weather conditions.
-Drive off-highway vehicles, 4x4 vehicles and tow trailers.
-Plan, organize and accomplish the activities in a work plan.
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in rangeland management or natural resources conservation is preferred.

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete required driver training. (refer to Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

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.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable health insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

If you have trouble applying for this position, please email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting ASLD Human Resources at 602-542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.