Senior Land Use Specialist

The Senior Land Use Specialist is a key member of the national lands team and reports to the General Manager of Silviculture and Land Records.   This position is responsible for evaluating, negotiating and renewing short-term licenses and long-term leases and easements across 1.3 million acres of client-owned properties located in Idaho, Oregon and Washington.  This position also requires frequent communication and close coordination with Western operations and value-added team members to administer existing licenses and leases (i.e. – grazing leases, cell tower leases, mineral leases) and explore new non-timber revenue opportunities such as multi-year exclusive-use recreation licenses, wind leases, and other potential projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, plan, coordinate, supervise, and implement projects and programs for cell tower, grazing, mineral, and recreational leases and licenses including field audits, office audits, payment reconciliation, and invoicing.

• Receive, analyze, negotiate, and develop recommendations for unsolicited inquiries or region operations project ideas.

• Coordinate with Region operations to conduct field visits associated with the implementation of assigned responsibilities, including verification of cell tower equipment, mining operations, verification of pasture conditions, and condition and feasibility assessment of recreational properties.

• Respond to licensee/lessee inquiries in a professional and timely manner.

• Develop and maintain strong, collaborative internal and external relationships.  

• Support Western acquisition and disposition efforts as needed.

• Manage REIT compliance.

• Review and approve legal costs associated with key responsibilities.

• Support people and environmental stewardship objectives.

• Complete special projects as requested.

Requirements:

• A degree in forest management, range science, or a closely related field

• Experience with cell tower, grazing, mineral, and recreational leases and licenses management, including negotiations, RFPs, contracts, land sale processes, land management plans, and project management.

• Experience reviewing leases, licenses, and permits

• Knowledge of the forest industry and range management

• Experience with business systems and proficient using Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and ArcGIS Professional (ArcPro)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and listening skills

• Must be a strong team player and customer-service oriented

• Highly motivated and entrepreneurial

• Must work independently and travel to remote destinations

• Approximately 20% field work and 10% overnight travel

When you join our team:

• We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.

• We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well-being and inclusion are more than just words.

• As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.

About Manulife and John Hancock

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Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location, please contact [email protected] for the salary range for your location. The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job-related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in incentive programs and earn incentive compensation tied to business and individual performance.

Manulife/John Hancock offers eligible employees a wide array of customizable benefits, including health, dental, mental health, vision, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance coverage, adoption/surrogacy and wellness benefits, and employee/family assistance plans. We also offer eligible employees various retirement savings plans (including pension/401(k) savings plans and a global share ownership plan with employer matching contributions) and financial education and counseling resources. Our generous paid time off program in the U.S. includes up to 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, 150 hours of vacation, and 40 hours of sick time (or more where required by law) each year, and we offer the full range of statutory leaves of absence.

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