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Kaw Nation Land Management Director in Kaw City, Oklahoma
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TITLE: Land Manager
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Executive Director
CONTROLLING SUPERVISOR: Chair
QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelors degree in resource management, planning or related field and four years experience in land management. An additional four years of professional experience in land management may be substituted for the formal education requirement. A demonstrated ability to read maps as well as knowledge of legal property descriptions. This individual must be able to physically lift at least 50lbs. Must be able to set priorities, organize, coordinate work efficiently, and establish good personal relations with other office workers and work independently and creatively. Must be able to communicate well, both verbally and written format, and prepare and present technically correct and detailed material through presentations. Must be at least eighteen years of age, possess a valid driver license and be insurable.
OVERVIEW:
The land management officer is responsible for the Nations land inventory and classification program, land disposal program through sale, lease or exchange, and land acquisitions. Additional responsibilities involve coordination with federal, state and local governments on land management issues. Land Managers, maintain and develop forests, rangelands and other natural sites for conservation or resource development
RESPONSIBILITIES AMD DUTIES:
- Other duties maybe assigned and required by the KNED Director.
- Work with private landowners and government agents
- Maintain current knowledge of pertinent legislation and land use regulations
- Design and implement ways to improve the land with minimal environmental impact
- Design, implement and evaluate programs to sustain the land and its wildlife
- May supervise harvests
- Choose and prepare sites for planting trees and other crops
- Monitor grazing lands for signs of disease, insect infestation and over grazing
- Lead Based Paint inspections and Risk Assessments as needed
- Home energy audits and assessments
Indian Preference considered with verification of Indian Heritage
Veteran Preference considered with verification
All new hires will be required by the Kaw Nation to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Failure to pass the pre-employment drug screen or background check will lead to withdrawal of the job offer or termination of employment.