State Land Agent 2

State of Nevada•Carson City, NV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (NDCNR), Division of State Lands, is recruiting a State Land Agent 2 for its Carson City office. Under close supervision, this is a trainee-level position in which work is assigned and reviewed for technical accuracy. Progression to the journey level may occur after the minimum qualifications are met and with approval of the appointing authority. The role conducts real estate transactions involving State lands, including developing and executing authorizations such as construction authorizations, leases, licenses, easements, and permits. It also involves acquiring and disposing of land and land interests—including water, mineral, and development rights—within statutory authority and according to established real estate principles, practices, and ethical standards. Agents research property titles and other matters, compile reports, and review State and federal laws related to State lands. NDCNR protects, manages, and enhances Nevada’s resources. It has more than 900 employees and includes the Director’s Office and divisions and programs such as Environmental Protection, Forestry, State Lands, State Parks, and Water Resources. The Department has locations or provides services in every Nevada community and supports the Nevada Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, public administration, real estate, environmental or natural science, or a related field, and two years of professional experience in public lands management, real estate, escrow and title, property leasing, management or development, easements, property appraisal, or a related field; OR high school graduation or equivalent and four years of such professional experience; OR one year of experience as a State Land Agent I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of the described education and experience.
Working knowledge of technical and legal real estate terminology; legal documents, descriptions, and maps related to State land; title research procedures; title and escrow procedures; contracts for appraisals and surveys; appraisal principles and Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice; and statutes, regulations, and procedures governing the State appraisal process.
General knowledge of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS), the history of land law in the United States, school trust land, and the basis of public land ownership.
Ability to review and understand property appraisals; research property title; manage property and other land assets, including navigable waters; collaborate with internal teams and client agencies to maintain assigned State property asset status; inspect projects for contract compliance; inspect State property for encroachment and address violations; interpret pertinent State and federal laws; prepare legal documents; and conduct research for comprehensive reports.
Skill in assessing real and personal property, calculating fair market values, and using mapping applications and tools to locate State properties.

Responsibilities

Acquire land and interests in land through negotiations with property owners or government entities, or through condemnation.
Calculate fair market value for negotiations, or contract for and review independent appraisals when required by law; negotiate agreements for the best price and use of property.
Prepare escrow closing and other legal documents, arrange the transfer of funds for closings, and ensure executed legal documents are recorded.
Manage unassigned State land, sovereign land, and land granted to the State by the federal government for the permanent school trust fund; seek the highest and best use of properties and ensure adequate compensation for their use.
Inspect activities on State land, determine and verify State ownership boundaries including high-water marks along navigable bodies of water, and report unauthorized encroachments to management and the Attorney General’s office.
Solicit bids and proposals and negotiate and develop contracts for appraisal, title, escrow, survey, restoration, and engineering services.
Oversee contract implementation, plans, and specifications; help resolve disputes and discrepancies, clarify statutory requirements, and inspect work before final payment.
Review proposals and construction plans for roads, structures, utility lines, and other projects on State land; coordinate with affected agencies and meet with contractors, architects, and engineers.
Conduct field inspections to ensure construction projects comply with approved designs and specifications.
Review permit and authorization applications, specifications, and schedules to ensure legal, environmental, and other issues are addressed before plans are approved.
Complete legal documents, memoranda, inspection and project reports; ensure documents are appropriately processed and records of applications and transactions are maintained, including entries in State land databases.
Conduct title and other research, compile information into reports, and respond to inquiries from property owners, attorneys, and others in person and by letter.
Make oral presentations to legislative committees, agencies, groups, property owners, and their agents.
Draft legislation concerning State land and review proposed legislation for potential impacts on State lands; draft and review regulations as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.