LAND DEPARTMENT

1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $68,000 - $79,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until business needs are met

The Arizona State Land Department manages over 10,000 leases, permits, rights of ways, sales and other contracts relating to the management use and disposition of 9.2 million acres of State Trust lands. State Trust lands are lands granted to the State of Arizona pursuant to the federal Enabling Act. The Trust lands are held in Trust for the common public schools and 13 other public institutions. Any use or disposition of Trust lands must benefit the Trust's beneficiaries.

Under the guidance of the Rights-of-Way Section Manager, the ROW Land Disposition Project Leader II manages rights of way projects as related to land development real estate projects of the most complex and diverse nature; assisting in the preparation, research, analysis and maintenance of the ROW section's dispositions. ROW projects have an extremely high priority and visibility and directly impact revenue potential for the Land trust.

Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period, this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

• Manages a portfolio of low to high-level complex projects and negotiates right of way planning related efforts for right of way dispositions; completing right of way analyses and resolving sensitive components of land management infrastructure such as environmental issues related to protected species or groundwater contamination and/or long-term impact on state Trust Land and adjacent areas.
• Negotiates right of way contract terms and establishes right of way values; completes financial/statistical reports. Serves as team member and project manager (team leader) on multi-disciplinary teams consisting of staff professionals, including planners, engineers, archaeologists, agriculture specialists, land surveyors, attorneys, title examiners, natural resource managers and appraisers.
• Engages with the agency's Commercial Real Estate section to ensure alignment with land development infrastructure (access, wet and dry utilities, etc.)
• Assesses ROW applications, determining the appropriate level of involvement of internal and external disciplines (state and federal); creating project schedules and deadlines as appropriate.
• Prepares and assists in the development of ROW section standard work, desk procedures and process instructions. Assists in the evaluation, drafting, and implementation of new rules, procedures, policies, reports and documents. Conducts formal & informal and internal and external meetings. Provides technical and administrative guidance to agency staff regarding ROW project administration.
• Applies the principles, theories, and concepts of the Arizona Management System; actively participating in daily group huddles and huddle board updates; continually identifying areas for process and quality improvement; adhering to established standard work and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
• Principles and practices of rights of way analysis and disposition.
• General knowledge of real estate transactions.
• Land use and valuation principles.
• Principles of Arizona Management System (AMS), project management and coordination.
• Rights of way easements, evaluation and execution of rights of way easements.
• Financial analysis and basic accounting reconciliation.
• Principles and practices of land use planning and management, and the associated laws, rules and regulations.
• Methods and documents required for the acquisition of property including a thorough knowledge of negotiation proceedings.
• Practices and procedures used in land use management.
• Review and finalization procedures to complete the ROW process prior to final acquisition.
• How to interpret planning, engineering and/or delineation drawings, legal descriptions and map exhibits.

Skilled In:
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Identifying and selecting the most appropriate guidelines for numerous and variable circumstances.
• Organizational skills in coordinating activities and efforts of land disposition agents.
• Negotiating to obtain support, cooperation, and timely action or change from involved parties.
• Establishing and assessing program objectives and performance goals.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with various levels of local and federal government and business officials as well as the general public.
• Computer usage and programs (Microsoft Office and Google Suite).

Ability To:
• Establish program objectives and performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement.
• Organize and coordinate the activities and efforts of a project team.
• Write reports, maintain records, and manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Perform moderate physical work tasks such as walking in natural land areas and posting / removing signs.
• Safely drive standard and 4-wheel drive vehicles to travel throughout the state, often on roads in poor condition.
• Determine the effects of multi-disciplined uses and damage to State Trust land real property values.
• Read and interpret legal descriptions and map orientation both in the field and on documents.
• Exercise appropriate personal judgment within the guidelines of recognized laws, rules, procedures, and policies affecting the overall management of State Trust lands.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, business administration, public administration, or management.
• A designation in the International ROW Association, or related field and experience in basic rights-of-way transactions, land sales, or real estate management.
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience with lease contracts, agency rules and regulations, legal descriptions, and natural resource disciplines.

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

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.