[SRM] Fw: [azsrm] AZ State Land Range Position - Tucson, Job ID:52694

[Larry Howery]

   ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Kudukis, Kit E - (kkudukis) <kkudukis at email.arizona.edu>To: azsrm at list.arizona.edu <azsrm at list.arizona.edu>Sent: Monday, February 10, 2020, 11:09:06 AM MSTSubject: [azsrm] AZ State Land Range Position - Tucson, Job ID:52694
  
I thought you might be interested in this job with the State of Arizona. The job ID is 52694. The job title is TUCSON RANGE RESOURCE AREA MANAGER (NATURAL RESRCES MGR II) and the description is as follows: 
 
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ARIZONA STATE LAND DEPARTMENT
 
 
 
Since its inception in 1912, the Arizona State Land Department has been entrusted with managing approximately 9.2 million acres of Trust lands scattered throughout Arizona.  The Common Schools (K-12) are the largest beneficiary owning approximately 87% of the land and receiving close to 90% of Land Trust revenues. Through the application ofsound stewardship, conservation, and effective business management principles, the Land Department is able to succeed inits mission of responsibly managing the assets of a multi-generational perpetual Trust in alignment with the interests of the beneficiaries and Arizona’s future. Are you ready join us in our mission? Please apply today!
 
For general information about the Land Department please visit our website:www.azland.gov
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Range Resource Area Manager (Natural Resources Manager II)
 
Grade 19
 
Hourly Salary Range ($22.41 - $25.00)
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LOCATION
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Tucson, AZ
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JOB SUMMARY
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The Natural Resources Manager II (Range Resource Area Manager)position isresponsible formanaging grazing leases on State Trust land located throughout the State of Arizona on behalf of the beneficiaries of the Arizona Land Trust.  The responsibilities of this position include processingrange improvementand landtreatment applicationsby reviewingapplications, conducting fieldinspections andwriting correspondence whichsummarizes projectimpacts, includingsupplemental conditionsto minimize impactsto StateTrust landresources.  
 
Summary of Job Duties:
 
·       Conductsarchaeological surveysas apara archaeologistand submits field data tothe ASLDarchaeologist for reporting the SHPO/ASM;
 
·       Assists NRCSstaff with rangelandecological siteinventories andwrites/reviews CoordinatedResource ManagementPlans withInput fromthe planning team;  
 
·       Facilitates wood/biomass sales as a function of land treatments and grassland restoration projects;
 
·       Conducts rangelandmonitoring todocument groundcover and plantcommunity responsesto climatic conditionsand grazingmanagement;  
 
·       Processes additionalAUM grazingapplications byconducting fieldinspections, recommending action,calculating actualuse andpreparing billingmemoranda.; 
 
·       Reviews andmakes initialcarrying capacity recommendationson newgrazing leaseand grazingpermit applications;  
 
·       Conducts leasecompliance andgrazing trespass investigationsby fieldinvestigation, participationin settlementconferences andpreparation ofnecessary supporting documentation;
 
·       Reviews sales,rights ofway, commercial,minerals, watersale, annexationand recreation permit applicationsand prepares awritten recommendationas to thepotential impactsof theproposed activityon StateTrust rangelands andaffected grazinglessees; 
 
·       Conducts re-appraisalsof grazinglease and grazingpermit carryingcapacities according toestablished rangelandevaluation techniquesand documentsthe resultsin amemorandum;
 
·       Prepares and updateslease filesand ranchmaps.; 
 
·       Participates inArizona HabitatPartnership meetings.;
 
·       Conducts SpecialProjects with approvalof theUnit Manager;
 
·       Prepares progress reportssummarizing projectsand taskscompleted duringthe planningperiod;
 
·       Interacts withlessees, co-workers, outsideagency personneland thepublic;
 
·       Maintains anupdated subleaseand pastureagreement fileelectronically; 
 
·       Prepares billingrequest memosfor grazingsublease surcharges;
 
·       Processes cancelledlease filesand coordinates compliancechecks withthe RangeResource AreaManagers locatedIn fieldoffices;
 
·       Applies the principles, theories, and concepts of the Arizona Management System; actively participating in daily group huddles and huddle board updates; continually identifying areas for process and quality improvement; adhering to established standard work and procedures.
 
·       Performs all other relevant dutiesas assigned.
 
 
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
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Knowledge of:
 
·       Principles andpractices ofrangeland, watershed, forestry,wildlife andriparian area management,and naturalresource conservation.
 
·       Ecology and ecosystemfunctions.
 
·       Methods ofecological siteidentification, rangelandmonitoring, soilclassification, rangelandhealth evaluation, rangeland carryingcapacity.
 
·       Identification ofhistoric andprehistoric culturalresources.
 
·       Interpretation oftopographic, landstatus andhydrologic maps andaerial photographs.
 
·       State andnational naturalresource laws,rules andpolicies.
 
·       Legal descriptionsof landparcels.
 
·       Basic officeequipment includingdesktop computer.
 
·       Word andExcel applicationsin aWindows environment.
 
·       Global PositioningSystem (GPS)and GeographicalInformation System(GIS) practicalapplications.
 
 
 
Skills In:
 
·       Organizational skills incoordinating fieldactivities.
 
·       Effective oraland writtencommunication skills.
 
 
 
Ability To:
 
·       Identify vegetation,wildlife andbreeds oflivestock andtheir habitats. locategeographic features,range improvements,property boundariesand livestockin thefield.
 
·       Travel andwork inthe fieldunder adverse weatherconditions, this requires complete control of physical faculties and may include considerable walking, standing and lifting 25-50 lbs. 
 
·       Plan, organize andaccomplish theactivities ina workplan.
 
·       Interpret, analyze andevaluate fielddata andInformation tomake Independentdecisions andjudgements.
 
·       Establish andmaintain effectiveworking relationshipswith lessees and producers, variouslevels ofgovernment, lawenforcement,business officialsand thepublic.
 
 
 
SELECTIVE PREFERENCES  
 
·       A Bachelorof ScienceDegree in Rangeland Management or a closely relatedfield;
 
·       A minimum of 3 years, recentfield work andtechnical reportwriting experience;
 
·       Experience operatinga 4x4vehicle.
 
 
 
COVER LETTER REQUIREMENT
 
A cover letter is required for this position in addition to a complete resume at the time of application.  The cover letter should concisely highlight experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to the job posting. The cover letter will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
 
 
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BENEFITS
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The State of Arizona provides a highly comprehensive benefits package, including:  
 
·       A Competitive salary;
 
·       A robust and very affordable insurance plan that includes medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options;
 
·       A top-ranked retirement program with 100% employer matched contributions; 10 paid holidays per year;
 
·       Accrued vacation and sick days;
 
·       Work-Life balance and additional options for life betterment such as deferred compensation, credit union membership, and a wellness program.
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PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
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·       Prior to or following interviewing, candidates may be subject to a pre-employment skills assessment.
 
·      The posted position 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.)
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·       Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
 
·       All newly hired employees will be subject to the E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification Program.
 
 
 
To apply, click the APPLY NOW button and 
 
follow the instructions to submit your application.
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Please note:The Arizona State Land Department does not provide status updates on positions that are in the recruitment process. A notification received via email is confirmation that your resume has been successfully submitted. Only the applicants selected to move forward in the interview process will be contacted directly by the hiring authority.
 
 
 
If you havetrouble applying for this position, please email HRIShelpdesk at azdoa.gov for assistance.
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