Property Title Specialist (DS-15315)

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Job description

Job Details

Level
Experienced

Job Location
Nespelem - , WA

Position Type
Full Time

Education Level
4 Year Degree

Salary Range
$16.72 - $18.54 Hourly

Description

CLOSING DATE: Open Continuously with weekly reviews

POSITION: Property Title Specialist (Rights of Way)

SALARY: $16.72-$18.54, per hour

REPORTS TO: Real Property Analyst(Tenure and Management)

LOCATION: Nespelem, WA

Basic Functions: The incumbent serves as a Realty Assistant and assists the Realty Specialist regarding all types of Rights-of-Ways by providing beneficiaries with high level service and asset management. Accountability is paramount and ensured through standardized applications and formats. The purpose of this position is to provide assistance in preparing right-of-way and/or other realty correspondence, maintenance of logs while clearing and categorizing files or documents to aid in delivery of documents or file to the appropriate file format. Support work is conducted in an effective and efficient manner. The integrity and dispatch with which the work is accomplished is vital in fulfilling the obligations of the Colville Confederated Tribes in carrying out the Federal trust responsibility established by applicable statues, regulations, court decisions, policies, and procedures. Ensures that all work associated with right-of-way & utilities for projects delivered by Tribal Realty is technically sufficient and in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, policy and guidance. Assist Project Managers both tribal and outside agencies on interdisciplinary teams to accomplish rights-of-ways goals and objectives. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, Tribal, Federal, State, County, City, and staff employees. Provides information and guidance on aspects of Tribal Realty and associated federal requirements. Assist supervisor for the program for the procurement of right-of-way on a plan-wise and priority basis. Assist supervisor for any other projects necessary to carry out Tenure and Management functions. At times assist in researching solicitor opinions, precedent action and court decisions rendered by Federal and State Courts, the Attorney General and Comptroller General and the Interior Board of Indian appeals; and professional text manuals..

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

• Typically requires a AA Degree from an accredited college or university in a natural resource/legal related field AND twelve (12) months progressively responsible management type of work experience; OR
• AA Degree from an accredited college or university in a natural resource/legal related field AND thirty-six (36) months progressively responsible management type of work experience; OR
• Sixty (60) months post-secondary education and paid experience in a natural resource/legal related field by demonstrating advanced office management skills, organizational responsibilities that clearly demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of this position.
• Must possess a valid State Driver's License and be eligible to operate a Government-owned motor vehicle to perform office duties and maintain throughout employment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have broad working knowledge of the rules and procedures of Real Estate Service Management as applied to Tenure and Management section.
• Must possess basic knowledge of legal descriptions of various types to determine precisely where the land is located, total acreage of tracts.
• Ability to accesses, understands, and updates realty related systems; uses applicable IT resources (software); uses capabilities of software to perform job effectively; builds and performs queries skillfully and efficiently.
• Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others (oral, written or non-verbal input); demonstrates attention to and conveys information, ideas, facts, or messages appropriately and effectively.
• Ability to communicate and work with beneficiaries and clients to assess their needs; provide accurate information or assistance and addresses problems, knows about and provides available services with options, is committed to providing quality service, seeks to meet or exceed expectations.
• Ability to store, organizes, and maintains multiple formats (including automated systems of record) or data in a usable condition; assures information is readily available; disseminates information effectively and securely.
• Ability to assure that any management of Indian trust assets considers the interest of the owner(s) and their intended use of the assets; conserves and protects trust assets.
• Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and self-esteem; works with others to achieve common goal.
• Must have demonstrated experience in maintaining multiple and complex schedules, drafting correspondence, preparing professional level presentation materials and position paperwork.
• Work history must not include performance or disciplinary issues that would affect the integrity of this position (Reference checks will be conducted).
• Must successfully clear a criminal background inquiry and maintain clearance throughout the duration of employment required Disclosure of pending or current charges required.
• Must follow federal clearance/training requirements for utilization of applications IT system and maintain throughout employment.
• Must be willing to sign required certification of Confidentiality, Drug Free Workplace, Debarment/Suspension or Proposed Debarment.
• Must be able to travel and work non-standard work hours as assigned or delegated.
• Work experience with a federally recognized Tribes or Organization is preferred.
• Must have advanced knowledge of office machines and PC with associated software and programs to perform duties.
• Must have advanced communication skills (verbal & written), proficient in Standard English grammar, spelling and speech; advanced writing skills to communicate basic to highly technical information.
• Must have advanced interpersonal skills to work with diverse groups or individuals including the ability to resolve conflict, work as a team member, cooperate with others in performance of their duties, coordinate activities, greet and respond to the public and provide technical assistance and instructions, resolve complaints, protect confidential information, and be accountable for actions.
• Must have better than average attendance record and demonstrate accountability in prior positions.
• Musts be able to handle frequent stressful and heavy caseloads or assignments.

Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.

If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license and be eligible for the Tribes' Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155,