Senior Land Use Specialist

Manulife • OH

100d • $71,550 - $119,250

About The Position

The Senior Land Use Specialist is a key member of the national lands team and reports to the General Manager of Silviculture and Land Records. This position is responsible for evaluating, negotiating and renewing short-term licenses and long-term leases and easements across 1.3 million acres of client-owned properties located in Idaho, Oregon and Washington. 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.

Requirements

• A degree in forest management, range science, or a closely related field
• Experience with cell tower, grazing, mineral, and recreational leases and licenses management, including negotiations, RFPs, contracts, land sale processes, land management plans, and project management.
• Experience reviewing 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

Responsibilities

• Lead, 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 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.
• Manage REIT compliance.
• Review and approve legal costs associated with key responsibilities.
• Support people and environmental stewardship objectives.
• Complete special projects as requested.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Mental health benefits
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Adoption benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Employee assistance plans
• Retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans)
• Global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions
• Financial education and counseling resources
• Paid time off including up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree