Trust Resource Manager - Easements; PCN

Position: Trust Resource Manager - Easements (PCN 10-0129)

Trust Resource Manager – Easements (PCN 10-0129)

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office within the Department of Natural Resources is recruiting for the position of Easements Manager. This fully exempt, Range 20 professional position offers a minimum salary of $94,000 and benefits.

General Function

The Easements Manager is statutorily charged with developing economic opportunities and managing stewardship obligations to maintain and enhance the value of Alaska Mental Health Trust lands. All activities and functions serve the maximum benefit of the Trust and its beneficiaries. The role requires effective, independent decision‑making, analytical and communication skills, and self‑directed initiative. It also requires financial analysis, planning, and reporting.

Reports

To

Deputy Director

Direct Reports

None

Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities)

• Manage the Easements Program for the TLO. Identify unauthorized linear uses (utility, fiber optic, pipelines, etc.) on Trust land and work with responsible parties to complete authorization and capture lost revenues. Audit existing easement files for accuracy, completeness, and capture lost revenue if applicable. Ensure various components of the program are completed timely and effectively by staff and contractors. Coordinate necessary surveys, appraisals, website updates, marketing, land administration system database updates, and negotiations.
• Work with the Administrative section on existing authorizations, contracts, and other agreements on Trust lands; activities include rent collection and adjustment, insurance and bonding maintenance, agreement termination, mitigation and resolution of trespass, and general customer relations.
• Perform field work to evaluate the status of Trust land for easement authorization purposes, including drone photography collection, environmental hazards assessment, trespass, improper use, and general stewardship activities.
• Provide lead review, evaluation, and adjudication of easement‑related requests for use of Trust land and assets.
• Develop land‑use authorizations, easements, negotiated disposals, or other agreements to generate revenues.
• Prepare pro forma analysis, budgets, and reports for specific projects that generate strong returns.
• Prepare required transactional documents including white papers, briefing documents, Trust consultations, best‑interest decisions, decisions to proceed, and public notices.
• Participate in planning for the easements program and resource development strategies with the Deputy Director and other staff.
• Manage the existing Interagency Land Management Agreements on Trust land and work toward the resolution of agreement issues between state agencies.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Flexibility to adapt to multiple and changing priorities.
• Entrepreneurial skills to develop land resources and generate revenues on potential new business opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively with professionals involved in land management and their associated work products.
• Strong project‑management skills for complex, long‑term projects.
• Excellent written, verbal, and technical skills appropriate for professional communications.
• General business background to prepare pro forma analysis, budgets, and reports.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new industry and regulatory practices and apply them.

Desired Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Analytical and verbal skills necessary to assist or represent the Executive Director in negotiating and evaluating implications.
• Ability to prepare electronic standard accounting/financial documents, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Ability to utilize GIS, mapping software, and GPS units for gathering parcel attribute data.
• Understanding settlements, statutes, regulations, and resource management strategies that guide procedures and practices at TLO.
• Understanding of the easements program, assuming coordination of the statewide program.
• Familiarity with the statewide inventory of Trust parcels.
• Familiarity with the State of Alaska procurement process.
• Bachelor’s degree in business management, environmental sciences, or a related land‑management field.
• Four years of progressively responsible experience in land management, project management, or related areas.

How To Apply

Candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references with contact information, and a professional product sample that emphasizes writing skill. Inquiries will be kept confidential. The application packet can be submitted to Blain Alfonso, Administrative Manager, Trust Land Office onso.

The State of Alaska is an equal employment opportunity employer and supports workplace diversity. Individuals requiring accommodation should call 1‑800‑587‑0430. V/1‑800‑770‑8973 TTY/TDD (Relay Alaska).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Government Administration

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