Land Use Specialist

Job Overview

The Land Use Specialist is a key member of the national lands team and reports to the Senior Land Use Specialist. This position is responsible for evaluating, negotiating and renewing short-term licenses and long-term leases and easements primarily on client-owned properties located in but also assists the Senior Land Use Specialist on client-owned properties.This position also requires frequent communication and close coordination with Western operations and value-added team members to administer existing licenses and leases (i.e. – grazing leases, cell tower leases, mineral leases) and explore new non-timber revenue opportunities such as multi-year exclusive-use recreation licenses, wind leases, and other potential projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and implement projects and programs for cell tower, grazing, mineral, and recreational leases and licenses including field audits, office audits, payment reconciliation, and invoicing.

• Receive, analyze, negotiate, and develop recommendations for unsolicited inquiries or region operations project ideas.

• Coordinate with Region operations to conduct field visits associated with the implementation of assigned responsibilities, including verification of cell tower equipment, mining operations, verification of pasture/fence conditions, and condition and feasibility assessment of recreational properties.

• Respond to licensee/lessee inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative internal and external relationships.  

• Support Western acquisition and disposition efforts as needed.

• Adhere to REIT compliance.

• Verify legal costs associated with key responsibilities.

• Support people and environmental stewardship objectives.

• Complete special projects as requested by the Senior Land Use Specialist.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in forest management, range science, or a closely related field

• An understanding of cell tower, grazing, mineral, and recreational leases and licenses management

• Ability to review and understand leases, licenses, and permits

• Knowledge of the forest industry and range management

• Experience with business systems and proficient using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ArcGIS Professional (ArcPro)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and listening skills

• Must be a strong team player and customer-service oriented

• Highly motivated and entrepreneurial

• Must work independently and travel to remote destinations

• Approximately 20% field work and 10% overnight travel

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