AG/Range Leasing Technician/Training to Specialist

CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES
OF THE FLATHEAD NATION

PO BOX 278
PABLO MT 59855
(406) 675-2700

PERSONNEL OFFICE FAX: (406) 226-2562
WEBSITE ADDRESS: www.csktribes.org

E-mail cory.clairmont@cskt.org

TITLE: AG/Range Leasing Technician/Training to Specialist

LOCATION: Tribal Lands Department
Pablo, MT.

SALARY: $24.46 to $28.11 per hour including benefits

CLOSING DATE: Monday, March 3, 2025 at 5:30 p.m.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
This is not a Testing Designated Position (TDP) within the definition of the CSKT Drug Testing policy. The
successful applicant, if not already employed by the Tribes must pass a pre-hire drug test and serve a
mandatory six (6) month probationary period.

The AG/Range Leasing Technician training to Specialist is a full-time position that reports directly to the Realty
Leasing Manager, with progressive responsibility in lease/permit agreement preparations, lease/permit contract
compliance and land records searches. The AG/Range Leasing Technician’s major duties and responsibilities
include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for complying with Federal Law, Tribal Ordinances and Tribal Policies and Procedures,

and Local Law

• Assists and prepares AG/Range leases insuring all documents required for lease compliance (to

include modifications, cancellations, voluntary relinquishments, certified onsite inspections, trespass
notices, verification of payments, and any follow-up necessary) are accurate and complete

• Assists with the advisement of prospective lessees and lessors of contract obligations, stipulations,

regulations, procedural requirements or any other requirements.

• Assists with preparation of presentations to the Tribal Council concerning all leasing and permitting

activities including contract approvals; advertisements; negotiated contracts; contract cancellations,
modifications or assignments

• Assists with performing land record searches and data collection to prepare accurate and complete

information on AG/Range leases for Tribal decision makers

• Coordinates lease documents review and approval through Tribal Lands and Legal Departments and

Approving Officials

• Assists with preparation and coordinating materials and information for interdisciplinary team review of

leases and permits, and insures land descriptions mapping requirements, etc. are complete for bid
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• Assists with maintaining case files and disposes of expired files as prescribed by Federal Law and

other applicable policies;

• Assists in coordinating lease and permit compliance matters with compliance staff including

correspondence regarding enforcement and cancellation actions

• Assists with preparing lease/permit documents with data entry into LMS and TAAMS computer system

• Assists in maintenance of automated billing and receipting for lease contracts and permits, including

payroll deductions, and voluntary per-capita assignments and referral to the Tribal Court

• Manages and replies in a timely manner to all incoming correspondence and inquiries and maintains a

record of contact for future reference or redirects customers in a professional courteous manner to
appropriate programs or personnel within the Tribal Lands Department

• Mails written communication on AG/Range the same day as the correspondence is signed and

maintains “copy” in the file

• Produces reports or ensures that management reports can be generated for TLD Department for

monitoring functional compliance areas

• Other duties as required or assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic knowledge of land description and location techniques,

• Basic knowledge of land record filing systems used in the realty field

• Basic knowledge of leasing practices and procedures

• Basic knowledge of Federal, State, and Indian Law

• Basic knowledge of conservation practices, construction and building requirements

• Working knowledge of contract management and records management

• Skill in software program experience including Microsoft, Excel, and Access

• Skill in operating office equipment, including computers, scanners, calculators and copy machines

Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other agencies,

and the general public

• Ability to read and understand formal documents such as leases/contracts, deeds, mortgages, court

orders and building codes

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  

MINIMUM RECRUITING QUALIFICATIONS (AS REFLECTED ON TRIBAL EMPLOYMENT
APPLICATION):

• Required to have a High School Diploma or equivalent, with training or education in realty or some other

land-related field.

• Possession of, or eligibility for, a valid Montana Motor Vehicle Operator’s license and be insurable under

the Tribe’s Insurance policy

• Federal background check for access to the BIA TAAMS (Trust Asset Accounting Management System)

and be willing to attend all required trainings in the TAAMS system

SUBMIT:

1. Completed Tribal employment application.
2. Copies of relevant academic transcript/training certificate.
3. Copy of a current valid driver’s license.
4. Proof of enrollment from a federally recognized Tribe if other than CSKT.
5. If claiming veteran’s preference, a copy of the DD214 must be submitted

SUBMIT ALL OF THE ABOVE TO: Personnel Office, PO Box 278, Pablo MT 59855, Telephone (406) 675-
2700 Ext. 1040.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact: Rachael BigSam, Realty Leasing Manager, at 406-675-2700 Ext. 1241