Easement Acquisition Specialist

Working Title: Easement Acquisition SpecialistJob Class: State Program Administrator, IntermediateAgency: Board of Water & Soil Resources

Job ID : 81359

Location : Bemidji, Brainerd, Detroit Lakes, Duluth, Mankato, Marshall, Rochester, St. Paul, Waite Park (St Cloud), (employee may select location).

Hybrid work Eligible : Yes

Full/Part Time : Full-Time

Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted : 10/29/2024

Closing Date : 11/19/2024

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Board of Water & Soil Resources/ MAPE

Division/Unit : BWSR / Easement Programs Unit

Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

Days of Work : Monday - Friday

Travel Required : Yes Est. <5%

Salary Range: $25.29 - $36.71 / hourly; $52,805 - $76,650 / annually

Classified Status : Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Employees/MAPE

FLSA Status : Nonexempt

Supervisor: Lucy Dahl

Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.The position provides technical expertise for BWSR’s conservation easement programs. The incumbent assists in the easement acquisition process through review of ownership and legal descriptions for easement lands; identifying title problems and mediating solutions; and development of documents required for easement acquisition including legal descriptions and maps using GIS software.Minimum Qualifications

A) Bachelor’s degree in conservation, geography, business administration or closely related field AND two (2) years of experience in real estate transactions and/or GIS mapping;

ORB) Four (4) years of experience in real estate transactions and/or GIS mapping

Experience mapping with ArcGIS or similar program.

Interpersonal skills sufficient to interact in a professional manner and work with all parties interested in conservation easement programs; including landowners, SWCD staff and real estate/title attorneys.

Communication skills sufficient to communicate program statute, rule and policy to all parties.

Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a positive working environment.

Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changing program requirements, financial resources and administrative changes.

Ability to read and comprehend program related material (statute, rule, easement documents, title documents, legal interpretations on land transactions, etc.) in order to interpret and apply them to individual circumstances or situations.

Ability to provide qualitative and quantitative analysis of easement program statute, rule, policy and data to evaluate, provide program effectiveness assessment, understand program compliance and recommend program administrative changes.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience examining property titles, deeds, abstracts and other real estate related documents.

Experience preparing maps and legal descriptions and related functions.

Ability to advise and inform clientele on programs, eligibility requirements, processes, criteria for access to programs, and other pertinent information regarding BWSR easement activities.

Knowledge of BWSR easement programs including program compliance to inform interested participants, conservation partners, title insurance agents, lenders and other parties.

Physical RequirementsRequires maintaining a stationary position for long periods of time, reaching, and using hands and fingers to operate a computer and keyboard. Must be able to travel occasionally for staff meetings and training purposes.Additional RequirementsThis position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License with a clear driving record.It is policy of the Board of Water and Soil Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

Employment Reference Check

SEMA4 Records Check

Criminal History Check

Driver's License DMV check

Conflict of Interest Review

Education/License VerificationAN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.