Land Management Associate

Responsibilities :

• Administer and coordinate contract workflows and assigned third-party leases.
• Coordinate design, permitting, construction, land use, permit compliance, and construction management for agricultural and water-related capital improvements, including irrigation and drainage projects.
• Assist with farm water right management to maximize water availability for present and future agricultural and alternative uses.
• Develop and cultivate strong relationships with tenants and industry partners, as well as federal and state agency representatives, county commissioners, and county staff.
• Verify the land use contracts are in place and effectively managed.
• Ensure operational compliance with related laws, regulations, permits, agreements, and programs and represents property interest with regulatory agencies.
• Identify potential tenants, third-party users of properties, and other alternatives to generate revenue consistent with the company’s mission and interests.
• Participate in regional planning activities and other land management initiatives, projects, and transactions.
• Maintain and renew permits for farm operations including from water management districts and Army Corps of Engineers.
• Monitor and positively influence developments in environmental and land use regulations and planning initiatives.
• Provide initial review and suggest edits to contracts, then negotiate and coordinate review by corporate-appointed legal counsel.
• Provides management with timely and complete reports.
• Train production staff in permit compliance and reporting systems.
• Address legal issues affecting properties within the Southern Idaho region alongside local management and legal counsel.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resource, engineering, agriculture; advanced degrees in related field a plus.
• 3+ years relevant experience in property management, agriculture, real estate, law, and / or regulatory compliance to include experience in contract drafting, management and negotiation, and drafting.
• Experience in Ag / farm real estate transactions and / or land and natural resource legal issues, particularly Idaho Water, strongly preferred.
• Solid project management, leadership, and relationship management skills.
• Adept computer skills with proficiency in MS Office (Excel / Word / PowerPoint).
• Advanced interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Demonstrated high moral character, honesty, and creativity.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with ability to travel 25% to locations including remote areas with limited infrastructure and services.
• Able to traverse rough and uneven terrain in vehicle or on foot; walk and stand for at least 5 hours per day.
• This role can be based at either the American Falls or Burley, ID office.
30+ days ago