LANDS DIRECTOR

Description:

Position Summary

Responsible for the management of all Tribal lands and general real estate matters including land leases, deeds and easements in coordination with federal agencies and legal counsel. Works closely with respective departments relative to the development of maps, land status records, historical data, environmental and cultural projects. Responsible for developing land, realty and policies and procedures for all Tribal property.

Our philosophy is built on the principles of integrity, fairness, collaboration, communication, and recognition for performance excellence. Meeting all performance standards leads to attracting and retaining a qualified workforce, provides opportunities for qualified team members, and contributes towards the ongoing success of the Pueblo of Sandia today and in the future.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Negotiates leased and purchased property terms and manages the maintenance of collections and auditing funds for leased property owned by the Tribe.

Oversees the development and negotiations of all real estate contracts to ensure contracts are fully executed.

Through interactions with multiple departments, Tribal Council, and Federal agencies; monitors, assists and manages activities and suitable usage of open space, trust lands, range, fee lands and grant lands owned by the Tribe. In conjunction, writes and manages grants.

Initiates and oversees the successful conversion of fee-to-trust land for the Pueblo's benefit.

Develops and implements strategic goals and objectives, monitors organizational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with directives.

Develops and oversees strategic master and land use plans in conjunction with other departments.

Initiates, prepares, and presents land activity reports to the Tribal Council, committees, organizations and other entities as necessary.

Ensures future lands usage will be based upon existing infrastructure, projects future infrastructure needs and secures the availability of related resources, such as utilities.

Establishes internal operating procedures and develops internal tracking systems and additional safeguards as necessary to protect all Tribal lands, assets, employees and Tribal property.

Oversees and manages the coordination of the delivery of services between BIA, IHS, MRGCD, USDA, State of New Mexico, FHWA and other agencies as necessary.

Plans, formulates and administers a departmental budget.

Makes presentations and participates in committees with boards, commissions, and/or organizations where expertise and responsibilities require participation.

Punctual and regular attendance is an essential responsibility for all team members and are expected to report to work based upon the assigned schedule each day in accordance with the Attendance Policy for Pueblo of Sandia.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary or assigned.

Creates an environment of team member engagement and fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Key Performance Indicators

This position has Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) identified as a measurement of success. KPI's will be shared with all team members who work in this job title and feedback will be provided regarding the successful completion of the KPI's as part of the performance review process.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong leadership ability.

Ability to think strategically, analytically, and critically.

Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected.

Ability to plan, develop and review project and departmental budgets and project cost elements.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to work effectively with Tribal Leadership, Tribal Council, and key stakeholders.

Ability to set priorities and monitor compliance while managing multiple concurrent projects.

Ability to compose technical reports, memorandums, and other written communication.

Ability to interpret legislation and give recommendations.

Ability to interview staff and oversee departmental positions.

Hands on knowledge of GIS Systems.

Ability to prepare and give oral and written presentations.

Ability to represent diverse viewpoints.

Knowledge of federal, state, and Tribal concepts, principles, laws, regulations and practices in dealing with land related matters.

Ability to create an environment of teamwork by communicating common goals and showing appreciation for team members contributions and on-going support.

Requirements:

Education and Experience

Required:

High School Diploma, GED certification or equivalent.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field of study.

Ten (10) years of experience in a position involving one or more of the following areas; land acquisition and administration, development, planning, fee to trust, grants management;

Five (5) years supervisory experience.

Preferred:

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.

Note: Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling fourteen (14) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

License/Certifications/Registrations

Must be able to successfully pass a background and character investigation in compliance with PL 101.630.

Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted New Mexico driver's license.

Real Estate Broker's License is preferred.

Will require a pre-employment and random drug screening.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The following selected physical activities are required to perform the essential functions of this position

Physical Requirement

Description

Balancing

Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.

Climbing

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.

Crawling

Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Crouching

Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Feeling

Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

Finger Dexterity

Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.

Grasping

Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.

Hearing

Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound.

Kneeling

Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Lifting

Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.

Pulling

Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Pushing

Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.

Reaching

Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Seeing

The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye.

Walking

Job requirements include, in the performance of duties, walking throughout the work area, on various work surfaces throughout internal or external locations.

Sitting

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Standing

Particularly for sustained periods of time.

Stooping

Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.

Talking

Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

List Working Conditions Required:

Work is performed mostly indoors and outdoors. Outside work is subject to temperature extremes and inclement weather conditions.

Work hours subject to change with overtime work required.

Subject to hazards which may cause personal bodily harm; smoke; diseases; cuts bruises, burns, common cold, influenza, dust, odors and elevated noise levels.

Tasks may be performed on uneven, inclined, hard and soft carpeted floors, cement structures and surfaces.

Duties may involve walking, standing for long periods of time, sitting and crouching.

Specific required movements include the following:

• Trunk- bend, twist, rotate, push, pull, carry.
• Arms - reach, carry, lift, twist, and rotate.
• Legs - lift, push, pull, twist, and rotate.
• Hands - Grasp, manipulate bilateral coordination, hand and eye coordination, and overall and finger dexterity.

The content of this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

The job description reflects the assignment of the essential functions of the current position but does not prescribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned. The essential functions are specified but are subject to change at any time for various reasons, including management discretion.

The Pueblo of Sandia reserves the right to make changes to the job description whenever necessary.

Selected candidates must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening as part of the pre-employment process. Drug and alcohol screening will continue through post-hire testing to be conducted by a third-party random number generator. Selected candidates must submit to and pass a criminal background screening as part of the pre-employment process.

The Pueblo of Sandia is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law