Summary
This job involves reviewing applications for farmland preservation programs, ensuring agreements meet legal and eligibility standards, and communicating with landowners, officials, and experts to support Michigan's agricultural land protection efforts.
A good fit would be someone detail-oriented with a background in real estate or land management who enjoys working with diverse groups to preserve rural landscapes.
It offers a chance to contribute to environmental and farming communities in a supportive state agency environment.
Full Job Description
Food and Agriculture is one of the largest industries in Michigan. Grow with us and make a difference!
About This Position:This position is responsible for reviewing farmland temporary development rights agreement applications and must develop and execute farmland preservation agreements established under Farmland and Opens Space Preservation (formerly PA116) Program. This position analyzes applications and agreement modification requests for consistency with program requirements. Legal descriptions are reviewed to verify property boundaries and compliance with program eligibility. Works with landowner and local assessor to correct errors in legal descriptions. Land ownership and conveyance between constituents and other legal entities is verified. This position communicates program requirements with applicants, farmers, lending institutions, real estate professionals, certified public accountants, attorneys, foresters, conservation district staff, and local government officials to provide specific information about the program and to respond to inquiries about the program or requests. The position helps to develop procedures and draft policies supporting program objectives. Works closely with other farmland staff to ensure information accuracy and appropriate constituent services.
Position DescriptionAbout MDARD:
MDARD is comprised of four bureaus that use a customer-driven, solution-oriented approach to cultivate and expand new economic opportunities for the food and agricultural sector; safeguard the public's food supply; inspect and enforce sound animal health practices; control and eradicate plant pests and diseases threatening the $125.8 billion food and agriculture system; preserve the environment by which the farming community makes their living and feeds consumers; and protect consumers by enforcing laws relating to weights and measures.
MDARD offers a positive work-life balance with optional hybrid work options and flexible work schedules. Department leaders support a great team culture and are committed to professional development.
MDARD is committed to a department-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion program that builds upon our values and invests in our employees. We provide an inclusive culture through involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of all people are recognized.
Requirements
Education
Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Experience
Property Analyst 9
No specific type or amount is required.
Property Analyst 10
One year of professional experience in real estate equivalent to a Property Analyst 9.
Property Analyst P11
Two years of professional experience in real estate equivalent to a Property Analyst, including one year equivalent to a Property Analyst 10.
Qualifications
Property Analyst 9 - P11Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
Additional Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/P/PropertyAnalyst.pdf