The Legacy Land Agent assists the Integrated Assets Manager in the acquisition, development, and management of legacy and programmatic land holdings for the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (“OHA”).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Land Management

a. Assists in developing, coordinating, and prioritizing implementation of acquisition plans, management plans, and land agreements between OHA and other organizations.
b. Evaluates and integrates new concepts, and incorporates Hawaiian cultural values and knowledge, into strategies and plans.
c. Recommends research, surveys, and programs, based on observation and other studies.
d. Works to enhance beneficiary participation in, and benefits from, Land Management activities.
e. Reports on negotiations and makes recommendations for appropriate action to the Integrated Assets Manager.
f. Assists the Integrated Assets Manager in daily activities and responsibilities.

2. Processes and Procedures
a. Assists in the development and maintenance of natural resources-related processes and procedures for OHA’s lands statewide, in alignment with OHA’s values and industry best practices.
b. Assists in the development of natural resources assessments and metrics, and monitors benchmarks responsive to industry trends.
c. Helps maintains the natural resources information associated with OHA’s lands system-wide.
d. Reports on program activities for each assigned program or project.

3. Public Outreach and Education
a. Assists in conducting and attending public meetings and hearings for land-related projects.
b. Responds to public concerns, comments, and suggestions.
c. Advocates for the incorporation of Hawaiian cultural values and knowledge into resource stewardship strategies, while serving as liaison to related organizations and associations.
d. Develops effective working relationships with governmental and private agencies which directly and indirectly interface with OHA.

4. Real Property and Facilities Management
a. Solicits, promotes and participates in preparations for the acquisition and disposition of OHA lands, improvements, facilities and interests in land through leases, easements, concessions, licenses or permits. Assists with calls for bids, direct negotiations, and related activities.
b. Assists Integrated Assets Manager with drafting of terms, covenants, and conditions for real property and facility agreements.
c. Reports on negotiations and makes recommendations for appropriate action to the Integrated Assets Manager.
d. Researches, evaluates, and recommends policies and procedures governing OHA real properties and/or facilities. Ensures that policies and procedures are consistent with BOT policies, administrative direction, and related guidelines.

5. Technical Responsibilities
a. Reviews terms and conditions of existing leases. As assigned, renegotiates leases, easements, permits, and other real property mechanisms on a timely basis.
b. Makes visual inspections of premises and facilities to determine repair, maintenance and/or replacement needs, and compliance with terms and conditions of lease and other agreements. Makes recommendations based on observation of physical condition of OHA real property and facilities.
c. Coordinates the processing of leases, addenda, agreements, and other related means with program managers and staff attorneys, as assigned by the Integrated Assets Manager.
d. Develops effective working relationships with government and private agencies which directly and indirectly interface with OHA.
e. Fully supports in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the Integrated Assets Manager, the Director, Resources Management – Land Division (“Director”), the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), the Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and/or the Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”).
f. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in public or business administration, law, business economics or a related field.

2. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, or related field.

3. Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of land or conservation/preservation or cultural resources management. Three and one-half (3½) years of progressively responsible work experience in property management involving the efficient utilization and maintenance of real property which included such activities as the acquisition or sale or real property, property evaluation, preparation and solicitation of bids, and the protection and maintenance of property. This experience shall have included business, commercial, conservation or industrial real property management.

4. Supervisory aptitude experience applicable. Supervisor aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments involving some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader or in a similar capacity where opportunities to demonstrate supervisory capabilities exist; through the completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by the application of supervisory skills to work assignments; or through favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit this fillable application form
along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer