Director, Resource Management - Land Division

The Director, Resources Management - Land Division (“Director”) is responsible for the planning, development, and overall management and stewardship of OHA’s Investment, Corporate, Programmatic, and Legacy Lands. The Director advises the Chief Operating Officer ("COO") and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) on real estate strategies, asset allocation, financing options, and management plans for OHA’s overall real estate portfolio; including the development and implementation of policies for the acquisition, disposition, and management of OHA’s land holdings. The Director must effectively execute OHA’s Strategic Plan, advancing OHA’s advocacy initiatives, and collaborating within and across Divisions and Programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Strategic Planning and Execution

a. Provides strategic analysis to the COO and CEO on issues and trends in the political, business, economic and social environment in which OHA is operating, and proactively recommends appropriate organizational strategies and actions.

b. Works with COO, CEO and Board of Trustees (“Board”) on the formulation of OHA’s Strategic Plan, including all related components and updates.

c. Briefs the COO and/or CEO on internal and external issues, trends, and ongoing professional observations which may have bearing on strategic and operational decision making.

2. Operations

a. Land Asset Management and Systems

i. Responsible for overseeing work of Division staff to create and administer comprehensive programs for the acquisition, planning, development, and overall management and stewardship of OHA’s Investment, Corporate, Programmatic, and Legacy Lands. Works closely with COO and CEO to ensure that real estate strategies, asset allocation, financing, and plans for OHA’s real estate portfolio are consistent with OHA’s Strategic Plan and policies adopted by the Board.

ii. Ensures that land investment and commercial real estate performance are consistent with current best practices and applicable benchmarks. Ensures that Division budgets demonstrate fiscal prudence and are formulated and executed properly.

iii. Primarily responsible for developing standards, guidelines and procedures for: (1) the proper conservation, preservation, enhancement and use of Legacy Lands; and (2) use of Programmatic Lands. Ensures that standards, guidelines and procedures are consistent with federal, state and county laws, as well as restricted uses of such lands.

iv. Ensures development and maintenance of comprehensive land asset management systems.

v. Works with COO, CEO, General Counsel, and CFO to ensure retention of outside consultants and contractors in accordance with OHA’s procurement procedures. Oversees work of outside consultants and contractors to ensure compliance with the terms of the applicable contracts.

vi. Also works with COO, CEO, General Counsel, and CFO on the leasing of any Investment, Corporate, Programmatic, and Legacy Lands.

b. Oversight of Division

i. Directly manages the Integrated Assets Manager and provides oversight of all day-to-day operations including: planning, development, management, acquisition and disposition of land and commercial Division.

ii. Supervises the activities of the Division to ensure that the Integrated Asset Manager and staff comply with the values, principles, ethical standards, and performance standards set forth by the Board of Trustees and/or the CEO while performing their duties. Also ensures Division programs are aligned with OHA’s Strategic Plan and initiatives.

iii. Ensures the Division has resources necessary to complete assignments.

iv. Ensures that Division staff routinely collaborate to plan, make decisions, and solve problems with other OHA Divisions and Programs.

3. Management

a. Makes hiring and other personnel recommendations for the Division to the COO.

b. Works with OHA’s Human Resources office to ensure professional development and staff training for Division personnel.

c. Ensures that employees within Division share information and insights, use collaboration as needed to explore issues and/or solve problems, and demonstrate shared responsibility for program performance. Takes whatever actions are required to positively replace behaviors and/or persons when necessary.

d. Ensures integration of Strategic Plan elements and performance measures into Division management, employee, contractor, grantee, and lessee performance reviews and improvement plans.

e. Performs supervisory tasks, such as leave time approvals, performance reviews, and related employment decisions for Division.

4. The Director must fully support in action, language, behavior and performance the priorities, decisions, and directives of the COO and/or the CEO.

5. Regular attendance on a daily basis is required for this position.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs other duties as assigned by the COO and/or CEO.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and/or Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in architecture, urban planning, natural resources management, business administration, or related field or discipline related to the position tasks to be performed. Graduate degree is highly desirable.

2. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible work experience in real estate transactions (acquisitions, sales, and leases), and property or land management.

3. Five (5) years supervisory experience at the executive level required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Must have working knowledge of:

• Subject matter expertise in Native Hawaiian land use, history, and culture, and current
• Native Hawaiian social, cultural, educational, economic, and political issues and trends affecting real estate laws, regulations and requirements
• Fundamental principles, practices, methods, techniques, and procedures of land planning, land use, acquisition, and management
• Hawaiian culture, customs, issues and concerns, especially as they relate to land use and management
• Real estate financing and development
• General business practices, particularly with respect to leases, licenses and other agreements

2. Must have general knowledge of:

• Land and real estate valuation
• Land, resource, and cultural/historical sites preservation and management
• History of Native Hawaiian Lands and Trusts including, but not limited to existing, current and prospective legislations and legal settlements
• Real estate laws, regulations and requirements
• Human resources management
• Facilities and office management
• Data and records management
• Government accounting, budgeting, auditing and reporting

3. Must have demonstrated skills and abilities to:

• Think strategically about broad, long-term goals
• Assess organizational issues, dynamics, behaviors, practices and implement innovative organizational systems, structures and practices
• Lead and implement data-informed decision-making practices in difficult or complicated situations
• Set goals and achieve desired results, and a demonstrated ability to impart a results-oriented approach to others in the organization
• Facilitate collaboration among subordinates and to work collaboratively with other executive managers.
• Inspire confidence develop others' skills and abilities
• Managing senior level managers and professionals accustomed to high levels of autonomy and independence so that efforts are aligned to organizational priorities and results
• Track, analyze, and manage complex internal and external issues (particularly in the areas of real estate investment, land use, public land trusts/ceded lands, and land and property management)
• Analyze problems and independently develop effective solutions
• Manage multiple complex projects and priorities
• Manage organizational and individual performance
• Manage government contracts and leases
• Communicate effectively (in writing and orally) with upper management, peers, subordinates, contractors and the public
• Prepare knowledge leaders and other OHA speakers for public speaking events

How To Apply

To apply for this position, Download, complete and submit the fillable application form (found on the OHA website) along with a resume and cover letter to:

OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS
560 N. Nimitz Highway, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawai‘i 96817
Attention: Human Resources

Or via email: careers@oha.org

Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) employees must be permanent Hawaii residents. Out-of-state applicants who are offered employment with OHA will need to relocate to Hawaii and establish permanent residency.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $105,432.00 - $129,456.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $105,432 - $129,456