Senior Lands Management Specialist 2025-00506
Senior Lands Management Specialist 2025-00506
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Description and Functions
Open Until Filled
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Office of State Lands and Investments (OSLI) an agency committed to effectively managing natural resources and funds for current and future generations is seeking a Senior Lands Management Specialist in the Trust Land Management Division. As a member of the Trust Land Management Division this position aids in administering programs related to the management of approximately 3.4 million surface acres and 3.9 million subsurface acres owned by the state of Wyoming. Our culture will provide you with the opportunity for professional growth and diverse experience that will help you further your career.
The Senior Lands Management Specialist assists the Minerals Team in the coordination and administration of oil and gas coal trona sodium uranium bentonite zeolite metallic and nonmetallic rocks and minerals and sand and gravel borrow material and riprap rock leases. This position is responsible for billing collection and distribution of sums of money as well as working directly with the public assisting them with document preparation form submission and providing information about the Office of State Lands and Investments scope of work.
This position is located in Cheyenne Wyoming. Cheyenne is a fullservice community home to over 60000 residents. Cheyenne is near fourseason outdoor recreation areas including the Snowy Range and the Medicine Bow National Forest home to worldclass rock climbing at Vedauwoo. In addition the location provides convenient access to the Colorado Front Range communities including Fort Collins and Denver and the Denver International Airport. Wyoming is also one of only seven states with no state income tax.
Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer / /
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.Receives analyzes researches and processes incoming solid mineral lease applications and renewals.
Implements Division programs for State Trust Lands under limited supervision to reach Division goals and objectives.
Analyzes and evaluates land title documents to determine and verify rights and interests owned by the State of Wyoming.
Researches analyzes and interprets technical and legal documents such as title commitments deeds abstracts unit and cooperative agreements and other landrelated or financial documents.
Contacts proponents interested and affected parties and provides pertinent information to allow participation in Division programs.
Explains agency policies procedures and practices of the Board of Land Commissioners to individuals or groups.
Testifies in court as an official witness for the Office of State Lands and Investments.
Serves as the initial contact to advise the public and constituents on OSLI policies and procedures related to solid mineral leasing as well as practices and procedures of the Board of Land Commissioners.
Communicates with members of the Board of Land Commissioners Legislators agency representatives and the public.
Compiles solid mineral information for the Mineral Leasing Sections portion of the strategic/business plan and annual reports.
Receives researches and processes lease suspension and extension applications.
Compiles information for board matters to be considered at the Board of Land Commissioners meetings.
Assists in the management of activities related to the termination expiration and relinquishment of leasehold rights.
Review leases to determine the necessity for Minimum Annual Royalty (MAR) and process incoming MAR payments.
Receives researches and processes lease suspension and extension applications.
Utilizes and updates internal database systems to manage leases collect fees and annual rentals and maintain internal records.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to candidates with education and/or experience in oil and gas development mineral development land management and database management.
KNOWLEDGE:Knowledge of major principles concepts and practices regarding Best Management Practices for oil and gas and other mineral development and production.
Knowledge of principles concepts and practices in mineral lease management administration bonding and site reclamation.
Knowledge of principles concepts and practices of real estate laws split estate laws marketing appraisal transactions and negotiations.
Knowledge of and ability to read research interpret and apply Federal State and Local laws and regulations as well as state policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable Board of Land Commissioners Rules and Regulations as well as applicable State Statutes.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products Google Suite products GIS systems Salesforce and other related software.
Skills in evaluating analyzing and interpreting legal land documents to affirm interests and rights owned by the State of Wyoming i.e. units communized areas participating areas etc.
Skills in reading interpreting and plotting legal land descriptions.
Skills in utilizing and managing public records.
Skills in effective oral and written communication.
Ability to understand and effectively utilize multiple databases to ensure data accuracy and accountability.
Ability to analyze data to make informed decisions.
Ability to coordinate activities among various divisions within OSLI and other state and federal agencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Bachelors DegreeExperience:02 years of progressive work experience (typically in real estate appraisal acquisition acquisition or title work) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Lands Management SpecialistOREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:35 years of progressive work experience (typically in real estate appraisal acquisition acquisition or title work with acquired knowledge at the level of a Lands Management SpecialistCertificates Licenses Registrations:NoneNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Must possess and maintain a current drivers license for moderate/frequent travel.
- Ability to lift fifty 50 pounds.
NOTES:
- FLSA: NonExempt
Supplemental Information
060Office of State Lands and Investments Trust Land Management Division
Clickhere to learn more about the Office of State Lands and Investments.
Clickhere to view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL: State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.
Class Specifications are subject to change please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
