1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $58000 - $68000

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until business needs are met.

Under the direction and guidance of the Title and Contracts (T&C) Manager the Project Manager will provide efficient accurate and timely examination of agreements contracts orders and other legal documents to internal staff and outside representatives. Responsible for meeting deadlines; and for the accuracy of information disseminated. Process the more critical/complex surface applications for purchase lease permit and rights of way. Interpret and identify location ofland from land legal descriptions. Exercise considerable independence and discretionary judgment. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing including but not limited to detailed and lengthy land use and title reports. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with all levels of the Arizona State Land Department (ASLD) staff including the Commissioners Office customers federal state and local government officials the Attorney Generals Office Court of Law and members of the public.

-Performs the full range of work for the following job duties: Manages small projects based on repeatable standards and practices; Leads planning and/or implementation of projects; Follows defined agreed upon project management methodologies; Facilitates the definition of project missions goals tasks and resource requirements; Assists in the resolution of conflicts within and between projects or functional areas; Monitors a projects progress and escalates as appropriate.

-Process the more critical/complex surface applications for purchase lease permit and rights of way. Interpret andidentify location of land from land legal descriptions.

-Examine the more complex title documents gather data for metricscreate reports and manage contract boilers ensuring they are following all applicable statutes rules and policies.

-Oversee and manage the cancellation process for all contracts processed in Title & Contracts (T&C).

-Oversee coordinating land ownership transfers between the state and federal governments resulting from federal condemnation/eminent domain transactions with possible on-site visits to inspect land parcels ensuring the accuracy of title records for over 9 million acres.

-Provides leadership guidance and recommendations in managing all aspects of a projects life cycle and works with all related areas of the organization to define requirements deliverables and timelines.

-Acts as the project lead over inventorying scanning and digitizing ASLD title records.

-Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
-Theoretical and practical aspects of project management methodologies and tools
-Statutes Departmental rules policies objectives and procedures as they relate to this position
-Land legal descriptions
-Federal condemnation/eminent domain transactions
-Land research practices legal terminology and preparation of related documents
-Researching land title and land leasing records -ArcGIS Pro software
-GIS systems spatial data and database management systems and development platforms
-Cadastral systems Surveys and Plat Maps

Skilled in:
-Interpersonal written and verbal communication
-Basic project coordination; prioritize and organize multiple tasks; work collaboratively in teams and across organizations; adjust plans accordingly to meet deadlines
-Understanding of land legal descriptions and ALTA surveys
-Prioritize and organize documents; possess attention to detail; display critical thinking -Establish and maintain working relationships with outside agencies and personnel
-Basic land planning and disposition
-Examining/proofreading documents for accuracy
-Intermediate proficiency in computer use(Microsoft Office Suite Excel Salesforce)

Ability to:
-Respond promptly to customer needs; take a customer-centric approach to problem solving
-Use time efficiently; communicate activities and results as appropriate
-Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations and streamline work processes
-Do advanced analysis and produce reports
-Read and decipher current and historical land records including land title records
-Read interpret and write a variety of legal descriptions
-Create modify and manipulate advanced data sets and maps including complex geospatial aspects of data

-A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in:
-Technical examining and/or title work similar to that done within a title company (i.e. Assessor s Office State Federal or City land/title Dept) including working on land planning and disposition issues. Reading and plotting land legal descriptions and ALTA surveys. Working with Cadastral/GIS team.
-Any combination of training and experience that meet the Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs); which may include but are not limited to: a relevant degree from an accredited college or university coursework and work experience relevant to assignment.

-Requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued 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 R.12.)Drivers 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 (learn morehere).
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
Tuition Reimbursement and 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

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 departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance work including remote work should be performed within work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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.

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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 . 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.