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Company: Kamehameha Schools
Location: Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Career Level: Mid-Senior Level
Industries: Government, Nonprofit, Education

Description

Job Posting Title

Land Operations Manager I (Hawaii Island)

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

08-20-2024

Job Exempt?

Yes

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Candidates may be hired as either a Land Operations Manager I or II based on skill and experience level.

Job Summary

Under general direction of the Land Operations Manager II and/or Senior Land Operations Manager, implements property management plans and projects to achieve strategic and operational goals. Provides analysis and on-ground support to other KS divisions and oversees assigned assets within Kamehameha Schools' (KS) portfolio of Hawaii real estate lands. Conducts detailed property inspections, solicits, and manages land maintenance vendors, and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Assists in developing procedures and processes to protect KS properties, mitigate risk, and limit unauthorized access.

Essential Responsibilities

Property Inspections and Management

  • Under general direction, performs physical inspections of assets within a region or moku which could include conservation, agricultural, residential, and select commercial properties.  Generates reports to verify lease agreement terms and conditions are being met.
  • Recommends course of action to Asset Managers and Directors to bring defaults into compliance and monitors progress. 
  • Monitors access and land maintenance needs of unleased parcels.
  • Intakes access requests for hunting and gathering of non-native species.

Risk Analysis and Management

  • Understands risk issues impacting assets or resources under their management. 
  • Analyzes, develops, recommends, and implements risk management plans.
  • Identifies, recommends, and executes on corrective or preventative actions for high-risk exposure situations.

Access Administration and Coordination

  • Understands and implements property access procedures.
  • Intakes access requests and coordinates entry and exit if access is approved.
  • Intakes information for Right-of-Entry requests. Monitors access activity and completes post-access documentation.
  • Assists with coordination and/or delivery of on-property educational, stewardship or promotional events.
  • Enters transactions for land access requests and actions into PIMS.

Security Procedures

  • Assists with development and implementation of security procedures to minimize unauthorized access to KS properties.  May require oversight and coordination of third-party services to provide monitoring services.

Contract Administration

  • Works collaboratively to identify and procure vendors to assist with land maintenance and risk mitigation needs.  This includes drafting scopes of work, identifying budget, and consulting with Senior Manager or Director to determine whether issue requires emergency procurement. 
  • Monitors vendors to ensure contractual obligations are completed before payment is issued.

Community and Government Relations

  • Establishes and maintains relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, community groups, tenants, collaborators, neighboring property owners and vendors to protect KS property rights and reduce unauthorized activities on KS properties.
  • May attend various public and community meetings to communicate KS plans for land, cultural, conservation, or natural resource management issues.
  • Analyzes, recommends, and implements improvements to operational efficiencies within assigned area or region.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

  • Associate's Degree with a concentration in political science, criminal justice/law enforcement, natural resource management, forestry, real estate, or closely related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of work experience in land, property management, security, law or conservation enforcement.
  • Current and valid driver's license.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain composure when faced with confrontational situations.  Skilled at understanding needs and working towards resolution with little assistance.
  • Ability to analyze situations and implement solutions within the context of KS plans and operations.
  • Good customer service orientation.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage highly confidential information using ethical conduct and discretion.
  • Ability to read, understand, and create standard maps.
  • Ability to operate GPS and camera equipment.
  • Proficiency using GIS software and other computer systems.
  • Good communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Understanding of community and ecological issues in Hawaiʻi.
  • Good project management skills and ability to lead projects.
  • Must be comfortable working independently in remote, outdoor environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of Hawaii land ownership and geography.
  • Escrow, real estate or mortgage origination experience.
  • Knowledge of agricultural, conservation, ranching and forestry practices.
  • Working knowledge of real estate contracts, leases and rental agreements.
  • Fire, Pesticide Monitoring Training.

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to hike to remote areas. Frequently walk and/or stand.
  • Occasionally sits, perform desk-based computer tasks, write by hand, and grasp light or fine manipulation, talk or hear.
  • Lift and/or carry, push and/or pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and 75 pounds assisted by another person and/or equipment (e.g., hoisting equipment, hand truck, etc.).
  • Occasionally twist, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach or work above shoulder, or grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

  • This position involves traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
  • Job requires work outdoors with exposure to the elements.
  • Work is typically conducted in the field, and occasionally in an office environment.
  • Work is not typically limited to normal business hours and days. Evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

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Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at hr@ksbe.edu or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

Work Year

12

Pay Range

66,700.00 - 91,500.00 Annual

Compensation and Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Keauhou Shopping Center

City, State

Kailua Kona, Hawaii

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