Right of Way/Permits Representative : Phoenix AZ 85021 Hybrid

Job Title: Right-of-Way/Permits Representative

Location: Phoenix AZ 85021 Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Duration: 12+ Months (Possible Extension)

Pay Range: $28/hr. - $30/hr.

Full Job Description:

The Right-of-Way (ROW) Representative works with Designers and Survey Coordinators to determine right-of-way and easement needs for standard projects. They will also complete all required training needed for the role.

Supports Customer Project Representatives (CPR), Service Coordinators, Project Managers and Survey Coordinators to determine the best path forward to deliver power to new customers with the least impact to existing customers while minimizing potential future financial impacts to the company.

Serves as subject matter expert interacting with multiple internal teams as well as external customers who need more information about complicated ROW issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma/GED plus three (3) years of experience in right-of-way, permitting, survey and/or construction positions. In lieu of right-of-way experience, three (3) years of experience in customer-related/customer-facing positions within the utility industry.

Experience using Word, Excel, Teams, Adobe Pro.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

Math skills in algebra and trigonometry.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Experience in interpreting/writing property legal descriptions, related real estate transactions, survey, and boundary control principals.

Experience with Company procedures/standards and understanding of construction work orders and drawings.

Previous experience using survey tools.

Maximo experience.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

1) Interfaces with the designer, engineer or project leader to gather required information about the construction project and data necessary to research all involved parcels to meet and schedule survey requirements.

2) Determines easement and permit (right-of-way) needs through reviews of current legal descriptions via thorough on-line research and considering project requirements. Researches existing municipal rights-of-way, easements and property ownership for the purpose of completing permit applications with appropriate municipalities and utilities. Determines if a survey is required

3) Provides Survey group with necessary information to conduct surveys of project sites. Marks boundaries and facility and/or equipment locations. Provides Survey Coordinators with recorded plat and easement information for the purpose of staking new facilities.

4) Provides Service Coordinators and CPRs with information to obtain customer consent to easement locations and writes corresponding easement descriptions

5) Obtains all necessary permits from municipalities and other utilities. Tracks permits to guarantee their validity throughout the life of the project. Updates Maximo to reflect permit and easement requirements and activity. Releases jobs to construction upon receipt of all necessary permits, licenses and easements.

6) Prepares legal descriptions and related documentation necessary to secure land rights (easements) based on various information including notes and exhibits from Survey. Drafts easements for customer signature and records with appropriate county assessor. Interprets and negotiates small changes to the standard easement under the direction of the ROW Consultant and legal counsel. Learns basic right-of-way negotiations under the guidance of a ROW Consultant.

7) Supports and mentors new CPAs, CPRs, Service Coordinators in the ROW process, and permitting and legal descriptions.

8) Collaborates with Land Agents on projects that require special permitting needs with federal, state and tribal agencies, as needed. Coordinates work with contractor support as workload dictates.

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