Landman IV - Delaware Basin

Summary of Position:

The Senior Landman handles relatively complex land assignments. This position provides research and analytical support to land staff and company personnel. This level is viewed as a qualified, fully competent Land professional able to carry out projects independently and will assist lower-level Staff Landman with standard and routine land tasks.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain and oversee area of responsibility within asset including but not limited to the following: planning, preparation, and execute DSU projects for annual drilling inventory, handle non-operated drilling and workover proposals, maintain lease obligations and rentals.
• Work surface related needs for annual drilling inventory and handle company owned surface activity.
• Prepare hearing exhibits and testify as an expert witness in front of the NMOCD.
• Assists and/or leads difficult planning and regulatory interactions.
• Assists and/or leads challenging and/or non-standard well proposals and joint operating agreements, as well as, challenging title, negotiation, contracts and curative issues as necessary.
• Resolves difficult and/or challenging or non-standard questions, requests, and issues that may arise from all disciplines.
• Assigned complicated or non-standard working interest ownership rights including payouts and other obligations.
• Assists, leads and is assigned various difficult or non-standard curative land contracts, legal instruments and State/Federal forms required for government regulatory compliance.
• Assists, leads and is assigned difficult or non-standard interactions with working interest ownership towards timely resolution of questions and disputes and owner participation.
• Interacts with other Senior Land Advisors, Land Managers and Business Unit Leads for project selection and execution with decision making authority.
• Reviews and approves standard and complicated title for drilling.
• Acts as cross discipline subject matter expert in all title matters.
• Mentors lower level Staff Landmen.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Strong organizational and time management skills, enabling efficient planning and execution of work to meet established deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail, consistently ensuring accuracy and precision in all tasks and deliverables.
• Takes ownership of projects and responsibilities, displaying a high level of accountability and initiative.
• Ability to work efficiently independently as well as effectively within a team environment.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate ideas clearly and effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse audiences.
• Exemplary interpersonal and written communication skills, underpinned by exceptional organizational prowess, a consultative approach, meticulous recordkeeping, keen analytical acumen, and adept problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in relationship building, encompassing effective engagement with land, drilling, and production operations teams, collaboration with state and federal agencies, and fostering positive interactions with mineral and landowners.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Land Management or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience as a practicing in-house Landman in the oil and gas industry required.
• Permian Basin experience required.

Travel Requirements:

• Work is performed at a CIVI location Tues-Thurs with an option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.
• Schedule: traditional 40-hour workweek or alternative schedule of 9 hour works days M-Thurs and 4-hour workdays Friday.
• Travel required to the Civitas field locations.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Dental and Vision insurance premiums are at no cost to employees.
• Generous 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 6% company match. 100% vest of employer contributions after the first month of employment.
• Company paid Life & AD&D insurance.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Accident, and Critical Illness plans.
• Vacation, sick, volunteer, and holiday pay.
• Health Saving Accounts (with an employer contribution) and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Fitness and tuition reimbursements.
• Opportunity for Short Term and Long-Term Incentives.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability programs.
• Paid parental leave.
• Volunteer opportunities through The Civitas Community Foundation.
• Employee assistance program.
• Your choice of paid parking or an RTD EcoPass for Denver-based employees.

Please note that the following job posting does not guarantee or promise specific benefits offerings to potential employees. While we strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits packages, the availability and details of these offerings are subject to change and are ultimately determined by company policies and budgetary considerations. We encourage all applicants to review our official employee benefits documentation and engage in discussions with our HR representatives during the interview process to gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits package available for the position.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those this position may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job.  However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

Civitas Resources offers of employment take into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position's work location, external market, and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees.

Base Pay Range: $164,800 - $170,200

Civitas Resources is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce and provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.