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Property Rights Specialist

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Manages company real property portfolio; responds to company, jurisdictional and customer inquiries regarding real property; acquires all real property interests and permits necessary for company operations; disposes of all real property interests designated for sale/disposition/release; maintains compliance of company real property interests with applicable land use processes and permits; and conducts appropriate due diligence with respect to all company projects (including IRP and RFP processes) which include a real property component and advise upper management accordingly.

Property Rights Specialist 6255

Grade 7

Career Level: P3

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience

Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services

Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions

Works independently, receives minimal guidance

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience

Real Property Acquisition and Disposition Completes financial feasibility studies; recommends acquisitions based on valuation, constraints, land use classification, permitting and potential of site to meet operational needs and future growth; determines compensation for real property at fair market value or establishes compensation rates; negotiates and acquires properties, easements, rights of way, permits, licenses and consent agreements, ensuring highest benefit to the company; sells real estate and grants easements as required; tracks, manages data for and reports on transactions; ensures project stakeholders and members are fully informed about property acquisitions and dispositions.

Permits Obtains and manages local, county, federal, state and other agency permits; identifies and informs company of risks, timelines and requirements for permitting company facilities; reviews and participates in preparing agreements, permits, applications for use and other similar documents; provides technical guidance regarding appropriate courses of action related to permitting.

Property Rights Concerns and Disputes Researches and responds to property rights concerns and requests from external customers; participates in investigating, resolving and managing disputes resulting from property trespass, encroachments and damage claims.

Contract Negotiation, Coordination and Review Negotiates mutually acceptable contracts that meet regulatory requirements; coordinates survey, mapping, appraisal and other Property Services contract work; reviews surveys and ownership information for accuracy and adherence to scope of work.

Research and Analysis Performs property research from title reports, GIS, surveys, appraisals and other sources; identifies land-right issues to inform route selection for transmission and distribution facilities; accomplishes zoning analysis, title review and property valuation to create and negotiate easements and other agreements; prepares plats and writes legal descriptions.

GIS Maintains geospatial data for company's current and historical property records. May develop exhibits, maps, analyses of geospatial data and reports; may troubleshoot geospatial data management systems; maintains knowledge of trends and developments in the GIS field for application to company needs.

External Communication Participates in or leads public meetings and may participate in hearings. May represent the company in public meetings/hearings pertaining to property rights and real estate transactions to protect the corporate interest and obtain necessary approvals.

Education Requires a bachelor's degree in real estate, business, finance, law or other related field or equivalent experience.

Experience Typically five or more years in commercial real estate or related field.

Intermediate knowledge of real estate laws, regulations, rules, principles, practices and markets

Intermediate knowledge of contracting rules, regulations and procedures

Intermediate skills in reading/interpreting property legal descriptions, plat maps, title reports and appraisal reports

Intermediate skill in estimating the value of property

Intermediate skills in using department systems (e.g., GIS, document management)

Intermediate knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, procedures and processes

Intermediate knowledge of the electrical utility industry

Intermediate analytical thinking skills

Intermediate conflict management skills

Intermediate decision-making skills

Intermediate influence skills

Intermediate interpersonal skills

Intermediate negotiation skills

Intermediate organization and prioritization skills

Intermediate project management skills

Intermediate written and oral communication skills

Cognitive Level Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions (for example, engineer, HR director, plant manager, etc.).

Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks

Ability to follow accuracy standards

Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks

Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment

Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress

Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change

Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback

Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement

Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks

Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization Demonstrates sound memory

Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule [typically for nonexempt positions, although some exempt positions may have an established start/stop time]

Ability to work long hours [typically for exempt positions; if included in nonexempt positions, overtime applies]

Ability to work a variable schedule

Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather

Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance [for part-time positions, change to part-time attendance]

Ability to work shift schedule

Ability to work on-call schedule

Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

Driving/travel/commute: Daily within service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Frequently (at least once a week or more)

Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)

Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)

Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lb

Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 50 lb

Lifting/pushing/pulling: More than 50 lb

Carrying: Up to 10 lb

Carrying: Up to 50 lb

Carrying: More than 50 lb

Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) (check all that apply): Elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings)

Confined spaces

Walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces)

Stairs (over 10 steps)

Ladders (over 10 rungs)

Office

Plant

Field

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

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