AZ STATE LAND DEPARTMENT

Since its inception in 1915 the Arizona State Land Department has been entrusted with managing approximately 9.2 million acres of State Trust lands scattered throughout Arizona. The Common Schools (K12 are the largest beneficiary entitled to approximately 87 of the land and receiving close to 90 of State Trust Land revenues. Through the application of sound stewardship and effective business management principles the Land Department can succeed in its mission of responsibly managing the assets of a multigenerational perpetual Trust in alignment with the interests of the beneficiaries and Arizonas future. Are you ready to join us in our mission
Please apply today!
For general information visit our website: www.azland
1110 West Washington Street Suite 510 Phoenix AZ 85007

Address: 1110 West Washington Street Suite 510 Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $26.00 $30.00

Grade: 20

Closing Date: Open Until Business Needs Are Met

The Arizona State Land Department manages more than 10000 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 Trusts beneficiaries.

Under the guidance of the Real Estate Divisions Sales and Commercial Leasing Section Manager the Legal Assistant Project Specialist prepares a variety of legal documents including lease instruments certificate of purchase contracts patent deeds and section reports. The incumbent will also assist with processing low to midlevel complex files related to land sales and commercial leases including recommendations relative to land disposition alternatives and the specific elements of each disposition. The land disposition projects will have the highest priority visibility and revenue potential for the Land Trust.

• Accurate and timely preparation of a variety of documentation including commercial lease instruments certificate of purchase contracts patent deeds and other related documents.
• Accurate and timely maintenance of Division records and files. Assists in the screening/handling of Division calls and visitors.
• Processes low to midlevel complex files related to land sales and commercial leases; makes recommendations relative to land disposition alternatives and specific elements of each disposition; and coordinates and attends meetings with lessees/applicants State Land Department staff and other agencies and organizations.
• Responds to all phone email and written inquiries regarding policies and procedures for land sale and commercial lease applications.
• Applies the principles theories and concepts of the Arizona Management System by actively participating in group huddles and electronic huddle board updates; continually identifying areas for process and quality improvement; and adhering to established standard work and procedures.
• All other relevant duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of commercial real estate analysis and disposition; land use planning and management; and associated laws rules and regulations.
Practices and procedures used in property management.
Methodology and documentation associated with the acquisition of property including a thorough knowledge of negotiation proceedings.
Principles of project management and coordination.
Purchase contracts; evaluation and of commercial leases; and commercial and residential construction.
Financial analysis and discounted cash flow.
Basic knowledge of American Land Title Association (ALTA) surveys Environmental Site Assessment reports property appraisals rights of way easements and the interpretation of engineering and/or delineation drawings.

Skills In:
Advanced verbal and written communication.
Location and selection of the most appropriate guidelines for frequent and variable circumstances.
Advanced organizational proficiency in coordinating the activities and efforts of land disposition agents.
Negotiation techniques 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 government business officials and the general public.
Advanced Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint

Ability To:
Establish performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement.
Write detailed reports maintain records and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Determine the effects of multidisciplined uses and damage to State Trust land real property values.
Read and interpret legal descriptions and map orientation on hard copy and electronic documentation as well as in the field.
Exercise appropriate personal judgment within the guidelines of recognized laws rules procedures and policies affecting the overall management of State Trust lands.

• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible exp. w/commercial lease contracts agency rules/regulations legal descriptions and natural resources disciplines.
• A Bachelors degree in Finance Real Estate Business Admin Urban Planning Public Admin or related field.
• Experience in commercial RE transactions real estate mgmt and/or comparable.
• AZ RE license and Paralegal Certification preferred.

• Prior or after interviewing candidates may be subject to a preemployment skills assessment.
• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid stateissued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete required driver training. (refer to Arizona Administrative Code R210207.12.
  

• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and longterm disability insurance.
• Optional employee benefits include shortterm disability insurance deferred compensation plans and supplemental life insurance
  

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

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Participation is a mandatory condition of employment for all employees who meet the eligibility and membership criteria as defined in statute.
Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment
The current contribution rate is 12.27

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Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.