This position serves as manager of the Title Unit in the Division of Mining, Land and Water’s (DMLW) Realty Services Section. The manager sets policies and procedures; hires, trains, and manages staff; identifies and implements technological and other changes; sets goals to support Division and Department missions; and proposes and tracks the budget and capital requests. The manager will identify and lead mission-critical projects and may undertake research supporting title defense and litigation. The Title Unit provides title due diligence for the Division and other agencies and may produce final patents and quitclaim deeds disposing of state lands or interests in lands.
Mission and Culture
The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) mission is to “Develop, conserve and maximize the use of Alaska's natural resources consistent with the public interest.” The DMLW's mission is to “provide for the appropriate use and management of Alaska's state-owned land and water, aiming toward maximum use consistent with the public interest.” Realty Services’ role is to support DNR and DMLW’s missions by ensuring clear title for disposal of state land and issuance of authorizations on state land. We value legally defensible, in-depth, accurate land title research and providing excellent customer service to our agency colleagues. Our contributions to the state help determine the long-term land ownership patterns in Alaska and prevent future user conflicts or clouds on title. In order to be successful, we work closely as a team and foster an environment of continuous learning, knowledge sharing and training, and quality assurance.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
Our section is a dynamic and positive learning environment that supports teamwork and collaboration but also requires and supports autonomous work that fits the needs of staff. You will learn complex land ownership concepts and coordinate with many division sections to solve issues affecting all corners of the state. Knowledge and skills learned in the Realty Services Section provide a solid base for understanding Alaska’s land history, how various interests and actions affect land ownership, and the dynamic nature of land management in Alaska. This foundational base supports professional development success and opportunities within the Department of Natural Resources and in private industries.
The Working Environment You Can Expect
This position will be based out of DNR offices located in Anchorage or Fairbanks. The daily work environment is quiet and consists of research-based desk work, with opportunities to collaborate within and outside the section. The Realty Team is friendly, collaborative, and supportive. Our Section supports flexible hours or the option of an alternate work week. This position is potentially eligible for telework and hybrid schedules.
Who We Are Looking For
To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following core competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of land and resource management.
• Developing Others: Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
• Planning and Evaluating: Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Team Building: Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.
• Vision:(*) Understands where the organization is headed and how to make a contribution; takes a long-term view and recognizes opportunities to help the organization accomplish its objectives or move toward the vision.

Minimum Qualifications

• Administration and Management: Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
• Environmental Science: Knowledge of the interdisciplinary concepts, principles, theories, and methods of investigating the natural and physical environment, including examination of ecology, biology, physics, chemistry, plant science, zoology, mineralogy, oceanography, limnology, soil science, geology and physical geography, atmospheric, and other related sciences in the protection and improvement of the environment and its resources.
• Influencing/Negotiating: Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.
• Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.

Additional Required Information

• Cover letter.

• If using educational experience to meet minimum qualifications, please provide transcripts at the time of the interview.
• Copies of two most recent performance appraisals (if you are a current or former State of Alaska employee) or two letters of recommendation or evaluations from current or former supervisors.
• If not listed in the Applicant Profile, a list of three professional references (with current telephone numbers) who can be contacted regarding your job qualifications; at least one must be a current or former supervisor.

• This position may require infrequent travel within the state to meet with staff in other offices, offer training, and accomplish duties as assigned.

Contact Information

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• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options