1110 W. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $68,000 - $79,000 

Grade: 21

Closing Date: Open until business needs are met

The Arizona State Land Department manages over 10,000 leases, permits, rights of way, sale/purchase agreements and other contracts relating to the management, use and disposition of 9.2 million acres of State Trust lands. State Trust lands are lands granted to the State of Arizona pursuant to the federal Enabling Act. The Trust lands are held in Trust for the common public schools and 13 other public institutions. Any use or disposition of State Trust lands must benefit the Trust's beneficiaries.
Under the guidance of the Real Estate Division's Sales & Commercial Leasing Section Manager, the Land Disposition Project Leader II position will coordinate the processing of varied, high priority, multi-disciplinary land disposition project transactions. These projects are highly visible and often represent very high (multi-million dollar) revenue generation potential for the Trust.

Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period, this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

• Manages a portfolio of complex application files, directing and assisting in the structuring of land sales, commercial leases, land use permits and/or right-of-way contracts of medium to high complexity. Makes recommendations to the Sales & Commercial Leasing Section Manager relative to management, disposition alternatives and unique elements of each application file.
• Processes application files in accordance with agency policies and standard work procedures, managing and documenting specific tasks and management procedures within the agency's CMS system. Adheres to established metrics guiding timely completion of initial application assessment, due diligence, subject property valuation and auction file preparation tasks. Provides regular status reports as requested by Real Estate Division leadership and the Commissioner.
• Engages with the agency's Right Of Way (ROW) and Planning & Engineering sections to ensure coordination of critical land development infrastructure (e.g. access, wet and dry utilities, etc). Manages interdisciplinary project teams, serving as team member or project manager for multi-disciplinary teams consisting of staff professionals including planners, engineers, cadastral specialists, attorneys, title examiners, natural resource managers and appraisers.
• Assesses newly assigned Sales & Commercial Leasing applications, determining appropriate levels of involvement of internal and external disciplines (state, local and federal) and establishing project schedules and timelines as appropriate. Performs public relations activities, engaging appropriate agency staff as required to evaluate and resolve sensitive issues.
• Prepares and assists in the development of Sales & Commercial Leasing Section standard work, desk procedures and processing instructions. Assists in the evaluation, drafting, and implementation of new rules, procedures, policies, reports and documents. Conducts formal and informal meetings, internal and external to the agency. Provides technical and administrative guidance to agency staff regarding Sales & Commercial Leasing project administration.
• Applies the principles, theories, and concepts of the Arizona Management System; actively participating in scheduled section huddles and huddle board updates; continually identifying areas for process and quality improvement; adhering to established standard work and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge of:
• Project management and coordination.
• Financial analysis/modeling and discounted cash flow.
• Principles and practices of commercial real estate sales, leasing, and right-of-way analysis and disposition.
• Real estate valuation and land use principles.
• Principles and practices of land use planning and management including associated laws, rules and regulatory processes.
• Construction, built improvements and execution of leases, easements and sales contracts.
• Knowledge of right-of-way easements; evaluation and execution of right-of-way agreements.
• Principles of the Arizona Management System (AMS), project management and coordination.

Skilled In:
• Professional oral and written communication skills.
• Identifying and selecting the most appropriate guidelines for numerous and varied circumstances.
• Organizational skills in coordinating activities and efforts of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Negotiating to obtain support, cooperation, and timely action or change from involved parties.
• Independently make decisions and judgments relative to a broad range of transaction complexity.
• Establishing and assessing program objectives and performance goals; assessing progress toward their achievement.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with various levels of local and federal government, business officials, and the general public.

Ability To:
• Establish program objectives and performance goals and assess progress toward their achievement.
• Organize and coordinate the activities and efforts of a project team.
• Write reports, maintain records and manage multiple tasks at one time.
• Perform moderate physical tasks such as walking in natural land areas and posting / removing signs.
• Safely drive standard and 4-wheel drive vehicles for travel throughout the state.
• Read and interpret legal descriptions and map orientation both in the field and on map and survey documents.
• Exercise appropriate personal judgment within the guidelines of recognized laws, rules, procedures, and policies affecting the overall management of State Trust lands.

• A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, real estate, business administration, urban planning, management, or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial real estate, land sales, rights-of-way transactions, or real estate management.

• Requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete required driver training. (refer to Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Vacation and Sick time off (13 and 12 days per year respectively) - start earning it your 1st day (prorated for part-time employees)
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child
• Other Leaves - Bereavement, civic duty, and military
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable health insurance plan, including medical, dental, life, and disability insurance
• Participation eligibility in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (must meet qualifications)
• RideShare and Public Transit Subsidy
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Lifetime Pension Benefit Program
• Administered through the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
• Defined benefit plan that provides for life-long income upon retirement.
• Required participation for Long-Term Disability (LTD) and ASRS Retirement plan.
• Pre-taxed payroll contributions begin after a 27-week waiting period (prior contributions may waive the waiting period).
Deferred Retirement Compensation Program
• Voluntary participation.
• Program administered through Nationwide.
• Tax-deferred retirement investments through payroll deductions.

If you have trouble applying for this position, please email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting ASLD Human Resources at 602-542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.