Land Assistant

Description

JOB SUMMARY:

The Land Assistant assists the Land Department in meeting responsibilities pursuant to Public Law 92-203 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) and adheres to the Sitnasuak Native Corporation Land Use Plan and Policies. This is a temporary full-time position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with varied projects in the Land Department.
• Assists with basic surveying.
• Support supervisor on trips to the field, campsites and homesites.
• Conduct basic research, prepare, organize and assist with archiving data per the records retention policy.
• Assist with preparing applications and permits for review.
• Perform filing tasks as needed.
• Work as a “team-player” with employees and co-workers in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Ability to learn entry-level surveying skills.
• Ability to compile and analyze resource data.
• Ability to walk extensively on field trips and make field exams using GPS and/or surveying equipment.
• Knowledge of personal computer use, including word processing and spreadsheet programs.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to participate in meetings.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work without direct supervision and ethically with co-workers.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to corporate policies and procedures and how they relate to company goals.
• Excellent analytical and forecasting skills; ability to and resolve problems timely, skillfully gather and analyze, information, and develop alternative solutions as needed.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, find fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to actively listen and provide assistance to internal and external customers as needed.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma.
• Prior experience in related field preferred.
• Must be able to walk long distances to perform basic functions of the position.
• Valid Alaska Driver’s License and ability to comply with SNC Driver Policy.
• Ability to pass background screening.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The job requires frequent exposure to the outside. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT:

Preference will be given to Sitnasuak Shareholders and their descendants and spouses, and to Shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2003-2(i).

Additionally, the Company's policy is to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, the Company’s policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.