Land Management Director - Ponca City Development Authority : Job Details

TITLE: Land Manager

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Executive Director

CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: Chair

QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree in resource management, planning, or a related field and four years of experience in land management. An additional four years of professional experience in land management may be substituted for the formal education requirement. A demonstrated ability to read maps as well as knowledge of legal property descriptions. This individual must be able to physically lift at least 50lbs. Must be able to set priorities, organize, coordinate work efficiently, and establish good personal relations with other office workers and work independently and creatively. Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and in written format, and prepare and present technically correct and detailed material through presentations. Must be at least eighteen years of age, possess a valid driver license, and be insurable.

OVERVIEW:

The Land Manager is responsible for the Nation's land inventory and classification program, land disposal program through sale, lease, or exchange, and land acquisitions. Additional responsibilities involve coordination with federal, state, and local governments on land management issues. Land Managers maintain and develop forests, rangelands, and other natural sites for conservation or resource development.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Indian Preference: Considered with verification of Indian Heritage.

Veteran Preference: Considered with verification.

All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Failure to pass the pre-employment drug screen or background check will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.