Mineral Owner's Fund Programs Manager

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

6d•$65,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Mineral Owner's Fund Programs Manager directs and supervises a program related to statewide delivery of agency services, with direct supervisory responsibility for professional staff. The role oversees program staffing needs, staff meetings and training, guidance on program policies and procedures, consultation with local officials, and corrective actions involving program procedures and staff management. The manager oversees Mineral Owner’s Fund operations, including evaluating and maintaining software systems for the handling of incoming and outgoing funds; examining high-dollar and complex claims and related legal documentation; and collaborating with the Deputy and Claims Auditors to ensure claims are legally and correctly paid or denied. The position also advises staff and responds to requests from Holders, Claimants, public officials, and commercial and public information requesters. Additional responsibilities include coordinating contracts and agreements, representing the State Treasurer’s Office at oil and gas committees and seminars, supporting long-term planning and legislative and administrative rule initiatives, recommending policies, modernizing operations, and ensuring forms and public-facing materials comply with legal requirements. The role may require job-related travel and includes outreach and staff performance review responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and experience substituting one year of professional/management-level experience for each year of required education.
Three years of professional/management-level experience.
Knowledge of agency policies and procedures, state and federal legislation related to assigned programs, and supervisory principles and practices.
Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel and program performance; communicate effectively orally and in writing; interpret and apply policy material; and maintain effective working relationships.
Some job-related travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Experience overseeing, evaluating, and managing mineral asset investments, including oil, gas, and royalty interests.
Strong IT experience and technical aptitude, including experience managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting digital systems and supporting users with system workflows and basic troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise professional staff and Mineral Owner’s Fund program activities.
Assess program staffing needs, conduct staff meetings and training, advise local officials, and initiate corrective actions related to program procedures and staff management.
Evaluate, implement, and maintain software systems used to handle incoming and outgoing funds.
Examine high-dollar and complex claims by analyzing records and domestic and foreign legal documentation.
Collaborate with the Deputy and Claims Auditors to ensure claims are correctly and legally paid or denied.
Provide guidance to Mineral Owner’s Fund staff on questions from Holders, Claimants, public officials, and others.
Serve as the point of contact for commercial and public requests for information.
Collaborate with the Deputy to review and track Mineral Owner’s Fund contracts, agreements, and renewals.
Represent the Oklahoma Office of the State Treasurer at oil and gas committees and seminars.
Assist the Deputy with long-term planning, annual goals, proposed statutes, and administrative rules, and track outcomes.
Recommend Mineral Owner’s Fund policies and legislative initiatives.
Propose and implement projects to modernize and improve Mineral Owner’s Fund operations.
Oversee updates to forms, letters, instructions, and public-facing information to ensure legal compliance.
Represent the Mineral Owner’s Fund at outreach events as needed.
Provide staff performance reviews and approvals.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned or required.