Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate
Tribal Realty Manager
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, Agency Village, South Dakota, United States,
Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate Tribal Realty ManagerAGENCY VILLAGE, South Dakota
The Realty Manager manages all transactions involving the lands held by the Tribe 100% and makes recommendations on those lands in which the Tribe holds majority interest along with allottees that are under the jurisdiction of the Tribe that are managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Realty Manager is to be involved in all communication and decision-making associated with the aforementioned transactions and to establish and maintain accurate record keeping of such transactions. The Realty Department and Natural Resources staff work together to ensure the protection and conservation of the land and natural resources.
The Realty Manager is responsible for 638 Federal Contracts that impact the land transactions within the department such as the Appraisal contract. The role of this position is to ensure the protection of the interests of those who benefit from the trust, i.e. the Tribe or individual.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leases:
The Realty Manager oversees the contract management of leases, home site leases, use permits, easements, right of way, land sales, land purchases, and land exchanges following 25 CFR parts 151, 152, 162, 166, and 169 and P.L. 93-491 (October 26, 1974). The incumbent will ensure that leases, permits, easements, and/or right of way are issued at or above fair market value for the use of the land. Works closely with BIA personnel on right of way issues and permits. The Manager will review the lease on the following: land description, NEPA, conservation stipulations, and other clearances to ensure compliance with statutory authority, laws, regulations, tribal ordinances, policies, and procedures before submitting to Chairman for approval.
Ensures lease compliance officer tracks and evaluates compliance issues and makes recommendations of corrective actions to the manager. The Manager will take appropriate corrective action in response to violations (e.g. cancellations, penalties, reclamation, etc.).
The Manager will resolve routine lease related problems that may arise with lessee on negotiating terms and conditions to reach a resolution.
The Manager along with the Natural Resources Manager will analyze requests for use of Indian owned trust and fee lands, determine the compatibility of proposed uses with Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate's mission and owner needs. Refers land disputes regarding boundary, landholding, or rights to the Natural Resources Department.
Land Sales, Purchases, Exchanges, Partitions Fee to Trust:
Make sure all land transactions are carried out. The Realty Manager is to be involved in all communication and decision-making associated with land sales, land purchases, and land partitions and land exchanges in the management of trust and fee lands of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. Maintains the Appraisal MOU 638 Contract/scope of work and works with the Office of Special Trustee and BIA Superintendent to be up to date on comparable prices to perform desk appraisals on land sales.
Buffalo Farm:
The Realty Manager along with advice from Natural Resources will oversee the management of the Tribal Buffalo farm and haying operation for the buffalo. Must manage, track, and report the buffalo farm budget and affairs. Must be able to revise/create policies for usage and distribution of the buffalo and hay products.
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The Realty Manager manages all transactions involving the lands held by the Tribe 100% and makes recommendations on those lands in which the Tribe holds majority interest along with allottees that are under the jurisdiction of the Tribe that are managed by the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The Realty Manager is to be involved in all communication and decision-making associated with the aforementioned transactions and to establish and maintain accurate record keeping of such transactions. The Realty Department and Natural Resources staff work together to ensure the protection and conservation of the land and natural resources.
The Realty Manager is responsible for 638 Federal Contracts that impact the land transactions within the department such as the Appraisal contract. The role of this position is to ensure the protection of the interests of those who benefit from the trust, i.e. the Tribe or individual.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Leases:
The Realty Manager oversees the contract management of leases, home site leases, use permits, easements, right of way, land sales, land purchases, and land exchanges following 25 CFR parts 151, 152, 162, 166, and 169 and P.L. 93-491 (October 26, 1974). The incumbent will ensure that leases, permits, easements, and/or right of way are issued at or above fair market value for the use of the land. Works closely with BIA personnel on right of way issues and permits. The Manager will review the lease on the following: land description, NEPA, conservation stipulations, and other clearances to ensure compliance with statutory authority, laws, regulations, tribal ordinances, policies, and procedures before submitting to Chairman for approval.
Ensures lease compliance officer tracks and evaluates compliance issues and makes recommendations of corrective actions to the manager. The Manager will take appropriate corrective action in response to violations (e.g. cancellations, penalties, reclamation, etc.).
The Manager will resolve routine lease related problems that may arise with lessee on negotiating terms and conditions to reach a resolution.
The Manager along with the Natural Resources Manager will analyze requests for use of Indian owned trust and fee lands, determine the compatibility of proposed uses with Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate's mission and owner needs. Refers land disputes regarding boundary, landholding, or rights to the Natural Resources Department.
Land Sales, Purchases, Exchanges, Partitions Fee to Trust:
Make sure all land transactions are carried out. The Realty Manager is to be involved in all communication and decision-making associated with land sales, land purchases, and land partitions and land exchanges in the management of trust and fee lands of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate. Maintains the Appraisal MOU 638 Contract/scope of work and works with the Office of Special Trustee and BIA Superintendent to be up to date on comparable prices to perform desk appraisals on land sales.
Buffalo Farm:
The Realty Manager along with advice from Natural Resources will oversee the management of the Tribal Buffalo farm and haying operation for the buffalo. Must manage, track, and report the buffalo farm budget and affairs. Must be able to revise/create policies for usage and distribution of the buffalo and hay products.
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