Operations Land Coordinator 2

Job Summary

The Operations Land Coordinator II is an intermediate-level position responsible for supporting surface land activities under general supervision. This role applies established principles, practices, and procedures to secure and evaluate land data, assist with surface title matters, negotiate surface use requirements, and support acquisition, development, and divestiture activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Abstract and interpret land titles, deeds, and other legal instruments; certify title; apply knowledge of metes and bounds and the Public Land Survey System; and review land plats, survey maps, and GIS data.
• Manage the negotiation and execution of surface use agreements with landowners, ensuring that conditions, rights, and obligations related to land use are clearly defined.
• Obtain required permits from applicable regulatory authorities and coordinate necessary inspections to ensure compliance with relevant statutes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Assist with leading, tracking, and managing Land Service Agents in support of project acquisition activities.
• Provide comprehensive support to multiple departments, including but not limited to Business Development and the Land Department, to ensure the seamless completion of all assigned work and the fulfillment of critical obligations
• Maintain awareness of drilling schedules to coordinate land and title activities with operational timelines.
• Complete projects within established deadlines while effectively managing multiple priorities.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with supervisors, colleagues, and clients.

Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrates knowledge of property title acquisition processes, including documentation requirements and procedures necessary to secure legal ownership and protect organizational interests.
• Applies a foundational understanding of property law to support asset management, ownership matters, property transfers, and compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Understands ownership structures and property interests, including the rights and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in property and resource management.
• Identifies potential issues, evaluates alternative solutions, and develops sound recommendations while collaborating effectively with internal stakeholders.
• Applies knowledge of legal principles and contract fundamentals to review agreements, support compliance, and mitigate organizational risk.
• Evaluates complex matters by assessing potential impacts, supporting defensible decisions, and aligning recommendations with company strategies and policies.
• Anticipates and considers competitor moves, using this foresight to inform negotiation strategies. Understands and effectively applies the corporation’s strategies, positions, and policies to a variety of scenarios, consistently seeking desired results.
• Works effectively as a team member by communicating professionally, supporting shared objectives, and contributing to organizational goals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University.
• At least five (5) years of recent related experience in Right-of-Way projects.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• An acceptable pre-employment background and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Land Management or Energy Management, Business Administration, Law or related discipline from an accredited College or University.
• At least five (5) years of recent related experience in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.

Continental Resources, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities and access for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.