NEOGOV · 5 hours ago
Land Agent V - School Facilities Authority
Honolulu, HI 96826
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$503.58/mo - $612.58/mo
3+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, and they are seeking a Land Agent V to manage land acquisition for school facilities. The role involves researching potential sites, negotiating with landowners, conducting due diligence, and overseeing land management to ensure compliance with regulations.
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Responsibilities
Researches potential land acquisition sites for new schools, expansions, or disposition, considering factors such as location, size, zoning, and environmental impact
Engages with landowners to negotiate fair market prices and terms, including securing necessary easements and rights of way
Conducts thorough property due diligence, including title searches, boundary surveys, environmental assessments, and zoning verification
Drafts and reviews purchase agreements, deeds, and other legal documents related to land acquisition
Coordinates with local planning departments and other regulatory agencies to obtain necessary entitlements for land development
Oversees the management of acquired land, ensuring proper maintenance and compliance with environmental and zoning regulations
Works closely with school officials, design professionals and related consultants, construction teams, and legal counsel to ensure successful land acquisition projects
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree
Excess work experience as described under Specialized Experience or any other responsible administrative, professional or analytical work experience that provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Applicants must have progressively responsible work experience of the kind, quality and quantity described
Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible professional experience which demonstrated knowledge of Hawaii Land Laws, real estate laws and terminology, the real property appraisal process, various types of land title and legal instruments affecting land transactions; and the ability to gather and analyze land transaction data; prepare reports of findings, including conclusions and recommendations and meet and deal effectively with others
For Land Agent IV and V levels, at least one year (1) of the required specialized experience must have been comparable to the next lower level in State service
Supervisory aptitude is required
Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii
Benefits
Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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