LAND MANAGER

Overview

TITLE:                       LAND MANAGER

LOCATION:               BAKERSFIELD, CA

COMPENSATION:    $100,000 - $170,000 / YEAR

PURPOSE:

Manage all aspects of Grimmway’s land base including land leases, key water infrastructure, regulatory permits, and compliance, and maintaining records in the company database.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Negotiate leases directly with potential landlords based on current market conditions.
• Maintain working land files, collecting all physical data related to the property.
• Keep and maintain all water district forms and update as required.
• Evaluate company land resources and the infrastructure required to supply water to all lands and oversee the integration of company land parcels and water-related assets into company databases.
• Ensure all irrigation wells are permitted and operational.
• Maintain compliance with current and future water supply and water quality regulations.
• Maintain compliance with the irrigated lands regulatory program as well as air district regulations, including registration of diesel engines, dust plans, and burn permits.
• Assist in land acquisitions by providing critical information including analysis of soil type, surrounding area, water quality and quantity, and improvements needed.
• Perform background work to assist in certifying organic land.
• Supervise land assistant by coordinating projects, reviewing key filings, including irrigated lands program compliance, and approval of accounts payable related to energy and water billings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

*Must submit a cover letter and resume.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position throughout much of the working day. Ability to move about inside the office, in food processing facilities, and in the farming fields. Ability to operate a computer and other office productivity equipment. Ability to work outdoors. Ability to visually inspect equipment and product. Must wear corrective lenses if required/listed on driver’s license.

Additional Info

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in either Agriculture, Business, Environmental Sciences and/or an Engineering discipline with greater than five years’ experience in a related field.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and best practices of proper receiving, recording, documentation, and distribution of all land agreements and land contracts.
• Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Other critical competencies required: strategic thinking, sound judgement, strong collaboration skills, proven negotiation skills, problem solving/analysis, strong leadership ability, personal effectiveness/credibility and high degree of professional ethics and integrity.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment required.
• Must be comfortable interacting with both company leaders in the Farming, Sales, Accounting and Legal departments, and with external government regulatory agencies.
• Occasional travel will be required both locally and out of area depending on business need.
• Remote work not available for this position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean DMV driving record.
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen.

Benefits

ADMINISTRATIVE EMPLOYEES:

• Competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k plan with a discretionary match, subject to a vesting schedule
• Paid Sick, Vacation, Holiday Time and Personal Hours
• Local car dealers discounts for Employee Vehicle Purchase/Lease Programs
• Subsidized gym membership with InShape health clubs
• Free on-site personal training and other wellness-focused activities at company gym
• Tuition discount partnership program with University of La Verne
• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California

Salary : $100,000 - $170,000