Land Management Administrator

Job Description

Announcement type: Open to the public.

Nature of Work
Administers the activities of the public land management programs of the territory.

Illustrative Examples of Work
Directs activities in the management, acquisition and disposition of public lands. Formulates, recommends and administers policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing the land management programs. Directs and evaluates negotiation activities and recommends appropriate action. Reviews and makes recommendations of government projects that result in acquisition of private and/or federal lands. Evaluates operational effectiveness and recommends and implements appropriate changes to improve effectiveness. Coordinates public hearings and inter-agencies meetings and reviews on proposed land transactions. Directs the inspection of public lands for violations of contractual agreements, pertinent laws, rules and regulations; and enforcing non-compliance of these agreements and laws and regulations. Performs administrative duties connected with the operation of the division, including budget and personnel administration. Prepares correspondence, reports and other program materials. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge of the principles, methods and practices of public land administration. Knowledge of the principles and practices of management and public administration. Knowledge of negotiation methods and practices for the acquisition and disposition of real property. Knowledge of the various legal instruments effecting land transactions. Ability to administer the land management programs of the territory. Ability to interpret and apply pertinent laws, rules, regulations and other program guidelines. Ability to make work decisions in accordance with program guidelines. Ability to evaluate operational effectiveness and recommend and implement changes to improve effectiveness. Ability to work effectively with the public and employees. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Skill in real estate data analysis and evaluation.

Minimum Experience and Training
A) Four years of progressively responsible experience as a land agent or equivalent work, one year in a supervisory capacity, and graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, land management or related fields; or
B) Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities and skills.

Minimum Education
All new employment in the service of the government of Guam shall have, as a reasonable measure of job performance, minimum requirement of a high school diploma or a successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test or any equivalent of a general education high school program, apprenticeship program or successful completion of a certification program, from a recognized, accredited or certified vocational technical institution, in a specialized field required for the job, pursuant to Public Law 29-113.

Minimum Qualifications

A) Four years of progressively responsible experience as a land agent or equivalent work, one year in a supervisory capacity, and graduation from a recognized college or university with a Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, land management or related fields; or B) Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the minimum knowledge, abilities and skills.