Land Rights Specialist II

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General Purpose of Job

This position will provide land rights recommendations and collaborate with engineering to evaluate existing easement rights and identify additional rights required for various projects. It will oversee easement negotiations, potentially managing external vendor resources when necessary, and coordinate major initiatives with a focus on easement rights and needs. The Land Rights Specialist II serves as an analytical resource, leading efforts to assess complex real property information and supporting decision-making to drive project success. This position will provide leadership and guidance to the Land Rights Specialist I, offering support on tasks such as processing No Objection Requests and handling other easement-related matters. Interacting with members, developers, municipalities, and internal departments, the Specialist II demonstrates a strong understanding of platted easement rights. They manage negotiations related to easement acquisitions, encroachment resolutions, and compliance tracking with minimal supervision, ensuring proper documentation and successful outcomes.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Education

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Two (2) year associate degree in real estate, land rights or relevant field.
• Preferred: Four (4) year bachelor’s degree in business administration, or related discipline (e.g., Land Use)

Experience

• Minimum: Two (2) years’ experience in Right of Way or relevant field.
• Preferred: Four (4) years of progressive experience in real estate, land rights, or relevant field.
• Preferred: IRWA experience.
• Preferred: experience or similar work with an electric utility or related industry.

Education and/or experience Notes

• Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, and telephone.
• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• A valid Florida driver’s license for regular driving privileges of a company vehicle; must have and maintain an acceptable driving record as determined by SECO Energy.
• Frequent business travel to all areas of service territory required.
• Normal work hours shall be eight (8) hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.

Driving Requirements

• Valid Florida Driver's License