State Land Board District Manager, NC Colorado (Real Estate Spec IV)

About the position

The Colorado Department of Natural Resources is seeking a District Manager to oversee the management of state trust lands, ensuring optimal revenue generation while adhering to stewardship practices. This role involves managing approximately 424,000 acres of state trust lands, focusing on ranching, wildlife habitat management, and resource conservation. The District Manager will represent the State Land Board in negotiations and develop program recommendations. The position requires a passion for natural resource management and a commitment to intergenerational stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of real property assets to achieve business and financial goals.
• Develop and implement annual business plans aligned with the agency's mission.
• Represent the agency at meetings with lessees, elected officials, and community organizations.
• Supervise the District Assistant and District Resource Specialist.
• Prepare and present final decision requests for review by the State Board of Land Commissioners.

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of relevant experience in the management of large working and/or production landscapes.
• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience equal to seven (7) years, including management of large working landscapes.
• Acceptable degrees include Bachelor's or Master's in Natural Resources, Range Management, Animal Science, Agriculture and Resource Economics, Land Planning, Environmental Science, or closely related fields.

Nice-to-haves

• Current or former State experience relevant to this position.
• Additional years of professional experience above the minimum of 7 years.
• Knowledge of range management practices and carrying capacity.
• Experience with public speaking and presenting.
• Familiarity with complex databases.
• Experience in ranching and infrastructure systems.
• Wildlife and habitat management experience.
• Regenerative grazing management experience.
• Agricultural leasing or sales experience.
• Knowledge of Colorado water law.
• Experience with noxious weeds and treatment strategies.
• Familiarity with the Northeastern Colorado landscape.
• Familiarity with Google office products and ARC GIS mapping tools.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision and Dental plans.
• Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan.
• Paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Wellness programs.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Accounts.
• 11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave.
• Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options.
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system.
• Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.