Job Opening- Land Conservation Analyst

LAND CONSERVATION ANALYST ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II) POSITION #00017
HIRING RANGE: $40,959 - $84,062 BAND 5

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking a Land Conservation Analyst to assess the conservation value of large land conservation tax credits and to assist with statewide land conservation activities. The Land Conservation Analyst position is located within the Director's Office and is functionally attached to the Office of Land Conservation.

Duties: Conducts evaluations of the conservation value of large parcels submitted for conservation tax credits (credits in excess of $1 million). Provides expertise and leadership in the promotion of land conservation, to include local government outreach and educating landowners about land conservation options and opportunities for preserving open spaces and important land resources. Promotes the Department's and the Commonwealth's various land conservation programs. Serves as a liaison to other conservation agencies and groups with complementary missions. Assists with providing technical and fiscal assistance related to grant opportunities, easement design and stewardship, and other land conservation tools and techniques. Performs other special projects as assigned.

Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge of land conservation and land management issues and real estate transactions. Demonstrated knowledge of real estate legal instruments, deed restrictions, easements, or other land preservation documents. Knowledge of state, federal and local land conservation programs, and related state and federal tax incentives, real estate and estate laws, and state land acquisition processes. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems, database and spreadsheet usage, recreational and landscape principles, the Virginia Outdoors Plan, and data management techniques. Knowledge of natural resource, agricultural, forestal, and historic conservation practices. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to land conservation, natural resources, and real estate. Ability to communicate highly technical natural resources management issues effectively. Ability to establish rapport with diverse clients, handle difficult situations diplomatically, and successfully evaluate the conservation value of tax credit applications. Ability to coordinate complex ventures and transactions between and among diverse parties at a variety of political and social levels. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and to compile, manage, analyze and report detailed information and data. Ability to coordinate and manage complex projects. Ability to both lead and to work effectively as a member of a team. Self-starter who is willing to travel and to engage individuals, local governments, and citizen organizations. Prefer: Degree in law or undergraduate or advanced degree related to land conservation, land management, natural resources, or related field preferred. Demonstrated professional level experience in real estate transactions, land conservation promotion, and coordination of complex programs also preferred. Requires a criminal background check. Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Virginia driver's license.

Closing date is March 8, 2011, 5PM ET.

Complete the Commonwealth of Virginia Application for Employment on-line on the Recruitment Management System (RMS), at http://jobs.virginia.gov.