Land Administrator

About the role

This is a full-time, hands-on position within the Land department responsible for supporting the Land Manager in the administration of oil and gas assets across Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Ohio.

Essential Duties and Major Responsibilities

• Manage ownership and inventory of wells across operating states, including Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Ohio.
• Maintain digital and hard copy well files, including checking various state commission sites for necessary forms, status changes, and new well documentation.
• Manage well production logs, well spreadsheets, and associated file analytics.
• Access and manipulate well maps as needed.
• Manage entity assignments.
• Perform data entry tasks including receiving, recording, and documenting incoming well information such as 30-day notices, JOAs, applications, and notices of hearings.
• Enter data accurately into land management software.
• Log division orders, pooling, and production information accurately.
• Prepare Excel documents for upload into accounting software.
• Track, monitor, and maintain well records, regulatory documents, and contracts.
• Verify decimal interests and confirm accuracy of ownership records.
• Maintain close contact and communicate with operators regarding divisions of interest, required notices and payment related.
• Prepare and maintain internal assignments and related land transaction documents.
• Initiate internal communication on incoming relevant documents.
• Disperse well information and/or files within the office when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with operators, co-workers, and supervisors regarding land matters.
• Afford assistance with other duties as assigned.

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required. Additional coursework or certification in land administration, business, or a related field is a plus.

Type of Experience Needed to be Successful

Prior experience in land administration, oil and gas, or a related administrative role is preferred. Familiarity with well records, division of interest, regulatory filings, and land software is highly desirable. Experience with data entry and document management in a professional setting is also needed.

Specialized Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word; working knowledge of Outlook and PowerPoint.
• GIS experience a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret title and lease documents.
• Strong math skills including the ability to compute rates, ratios, percentages, and verify decimal interests.
• Ability to represent and interpret numeric information in charts and graphs.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and complete requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Resourceful; able to devise creative solutions to problems.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Compensation details: $60,000 - $75,000 yearly salary.