Real Estate Manager

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe•Port Angeles, WA

13d•$30 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

The Real Estate Manager leads complex realty projects across the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe’s trust and fee lands, including fee-to-trust acquisitions, environmental compliance, member land services, residential leasing programs, rights-of-way management, and legal records governance. This position serves as the primary technical liaison the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and internal leadership. The Real Estate Manager administers consultant contracts, conducts advanced legal records research, and produces analyses and reports while ensuring full compliance with Tribal policies as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Requirements

BACHELOR’S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, LEGAL STUDIES, REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LAND USE PLANNING, REAL ESTATE, OR RELATED FIELD; OR ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE FROM AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY WITH AT LEAST THREE (3) YEARS OF PROGRESSIVELY RESPONSIBLE EXPERIENCE IN TITLE EXAMINATION, PARALEGAL STUDIES, LEGAL STUDIES, REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, LAND USE PLANNING, REAL ESTATE, OR RELATED FIELD
PROFICIENCY IN PRIMARY COMPUTER APPLICATIONS SUCH AS ADOBE ACROBAT AND MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE (WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK, POWERPOINT)
Proficiency in reading, interpreting, and utilizing United States Geological, Survey (USGS) topographic quadrangle maps, Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grids, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping software to locate and verify land boundaries
Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate various types of legal land descriptions, boundaries, and acreage calculations to determine precisely where a property is located, acreage of tracts, etc.
Technical Capacity to work with standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines
ABILITY TO APPLY TRIBAL, FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND GUIDELINES
ABILITY TO WORK INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH A TEAM
Strong organizational skills, thoroughness, accuracy, and attention to detail
Strong work ethic and ability to take initiative
Possess well-developed verbal and written communication skills and abilities
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically with Tribal staff, State and Federal Agencies, and other relevant groups
Ability to work with people from diverse cultures, ethnic and socio- economic backgrounds, possess a basic knowledge of Native American communities, and always maintain cultural sensitivity
Possess a valid and unrestricted Washington State Driver’s License (or able to attain one within the probationary period of 90 days), be insurable under the Tribe’s existing automobile insurance, and meet Driver Qualifications set forth in the Tribe’s Motor Vehicle Operation Policy
Pass a pre-employment background check
Comply with the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe Drug Free Workplace policies, including pre-employment UA testing
Professional in demeanor and appearance

Nice To Haves

EXPERIENCE WITH TITLE EXAMINATION
DEMONSTRATED WORK HISTORY WITH AN INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENT(S) AND DOCUMENTED INDIAN LAND LAW EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

Establish positive working relationships with BIA staff and serve as the Tribe’s primary point of contact with BIA officials on fee-to-trust applications and all other tribal realty related matters
Manage all aspects of fee-to-trust applications, including conducting background research, compiling technical data, and drafting comprehensive application narratives consistent with 25 CFR §151
Work with BIA office personnel to initiate and prepare fee-to-trust applications, engage consultants as needed to comply with federal requirements, monitor application progress, troubleshoot application issues, prepare reports and correspondence to BIA officials, compile and submit required technical data and documentation, ensure applications proceed in a timely manner, and verify fee-to-trust conversions are properly recorded with the BIA office and applicable county governments, as required
Process Land Assignment applications from community members; draft accurate lot descriptions; and issue public notice of applications
Oversee residential land services processes and quality control; process residential lease applications; ensure accurate legal descriptions for residential, business, and land leases; ensure compliance with all applicable policies and procedures
Manage all residential lease documentation and approvals; prepare resolutions for legal/policy review and approval; file approved leases with the U.S. Department of Interior and the Land Titles and Records Office (LTRO); maintain land title records including, but not limited to, Title Status Reports (TSRs); respond to lender inquiries and leasehold mortgage requests; ensure the accuracy of land records and related documentation.
Direct right-of-way portfolio activities for utilities and roads; secure, record, and track easements and agreements; ensure timely LTRO recordation and compliance
Ensure environmental and cultural resource compliance for fee-to-trust processes, the Section 184 Indian Home Loan Guarantee Program, and other realty-related matters; prepare applicable National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents; oversee consultant support as needed
Procure, oversee, and direct environmental consultants conducting ESA Phase I/II assessments and technical studies as required
Perform official duties of Legal Records Clerk as described in Res. No. 27-05
Provide land records research assistance and reports for the Tribal Council, Tribal departments, and community members
Store, organize, and maintain multiple formats (including automated systems of record) or data in a usable condition; assure information is readily available; disseminate information effectively and securely
Maintain and secure the Tribal governmental archiving system for recording land records, Leasehold Mortgages, and other governmental documents as the Tribe may designate by Tribal law or resolution; ensure proper indexing and filing of land records
Assist with departmental budgeting and financial management in coordination with the Finance Department; handle daily workflow requests, calls, emails, and public inquiries with professionalism
Provide strategic assistance and guidance in planning, prioritizing, and acquiring real estate for economic development, housing, government infrastructure, and conservation
Perform other tasks and duties as deemed necessary