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Right Way of Agent I-III

Company UniSource Energy Electric

Location Kingman, AZ

Requisition ID 5734

About Us

UNS Energy Corporation (http://www.uns.com) , headquartered in Tucson, Arizona, is a subsidiary ofFortis Inc. (https://www.fortisinc.com) , the largest investor-owned electric and gas distribution utility in Canada. Our public utility subsidiaries, Tucson Electric Power Company, UNS Electric, Inc. and UNS Gas, Inc., power our economy by providing electric and gas service to nearly 700,000 customers in Arizona.

We embrace a spirit of giving, dedicated to improving quality of life in the communities we have served for generations, and in TEP’s case, since the 1890s. We’re building a cleaner, greener grid, with more wind and solar power than ever before, while maintaining safe, reliable, and affordable service.

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Job Description - Right Way of Agent I-III

Position Title:

Right of Way Agent, I, II, III,

Business Reporting Unit:

Land Resources / UNSE Kingman Electric Engineering

Reports to:

Manager, Land Resources

FLSA Status:

Nonexempt/Exempt

Level:

Non-Manager

EEOC Category:

Professionals / First/Mid-Level Officials

EEOC Job Group

SVC Consultants / Supervisors/Team Leaders

Does this position involve transmission and/or marketing functions? - TRM, MKT, or N/A

N/A

CIP status -Cyber, Physical, Both or Neither (Select one)

None

Job Code

KG999 (I), KG009 (II), KG068 (III)

Safety Sensitive:

Yes

Last Update

8-9-24

Position Description

Research, negotiate, acquire and dispose of land rights that affect company facilities.

Position-Related Responsibilities

· Researches public records to abstract title information on real property and determine accurate ownership and other interests in real property.

· Secures land rights required by the Company and assists with obtaining related environmental clearances.

· Prepares legal descriptions and related documentation necessary to secure land rights.

· Responds to customer inquiries regarding Company land rights.

· Negotiates with property owners and jurisdictional authorities to secure land rights and required permits.

· Maintains property rights records and filing systems in Land Resources.

· Reviews, appeals and processes invoices related to land rights.

· Estimates real property values for land rights, as appropriate.

· Develops budget forecasts and provides variance explanations.

· Maintains a petty cash fund and debit accounts at County Recorder's offices.

· May provide services to all UNS affiliates subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures.

· Perform ROW checks and easement request with minimal information from the Engineering Tech like a parcel number, map showing route, and short description.

· Acquire all permits from NPS, BLM, BNSF, City/County, ADOT.

· With these entities, be the lead representative for the company by attending meetings and field meets.

· Able to use AutoCAD to review plans and surveys provided by contractors and surveyors.

· Perform site plan reviews for existing land rights, encroachment on those land rights, review proposed easements

· Write simple easements, like down a property line with a specific length, width, distance, and bearing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

· Working knowledge of property descriptions, deeds and other property conveyances, maps and engineering plans

· Working knowledge of Arizona real estate and title laws.

· Working knowledge of appraisal techniques and the three (3) approaches to valuation.

· Working knowledge of legal descriptions and how to employ the various types

· Working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and ordinances.

· Working knowledge of negotiation techniques, as well as experience with the public, government jurisdictions and tribes.

· Experience with various software programs, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation and geospatial.

· Attention to detail in preparing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Strong analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data.

· Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive documents and reports.

· Ability to interpret engineering drawings and assess their related influence on facilities and properties.

Level

Description

Minimum Qualifications

I

Basic knowledge of position-related responsibilities and KSAs preferred.

Introductory position that works under close supervision in performing specialized technical duties.

Two years of experience in the right-of way profession or a closely related field, preferably with an associate’s degree from an accredited university/college or combination of education and experience preferred.

II

Increased level of knowledge, experience, and responsibility beyond Right-of-Way Agent I.

Requires at least 5 years of experience in the right-of-way profession or a closely related field, or 2 years of experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

III

Increased level of knowledge, experience, and responsibility beyond Right-of-Way Agent II.

Contributes to O&M and Capital budget plans.

Requires at least 8 years of experience in the right-of-way profession or a closely related field, or 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Core Competencies

Accuracy

Effective Communication

Change Orientation

Flexibility & Adaptability

Collaboration

Performance Management

Critical Thinking

Results & Execution Orientation

Customer Focus

Strategic Thinking

Decision Making

Technical/Functional Skill

Developing Others

Timeliness

All employees are expected and required to adhere to the Company Code of Ethics and Principles of Conduct and maintain:

· Regular and predictable attendance

· Safety and situational awareness

· Confidentiality for all matters regarding highly sensitive corporate and employee information

Salary Zones: I (P1), II (P2) III (P3)- $52,000+ DOE

Last HR Review date:8-9-24

Open until filled

Pay Rate: 52,000 + DOE

All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.

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