Land Services Agent (Texas City, TX / Lewisville, TX)

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

This position can sit out of either our Texas City (Houston) or Lewisville (Dallas-Ft. Worth) locations.

DEPARTMENT

Department: Project Management

JOB DESCRIPTION

Sr Land Services Agent

Salary Grade: G06

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$78,537 - $106,024 - $133,511

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, negotiates, obtains and preserves right of way (ROW) and other property rights from public and private entities to allow for the installation and location of distribution, transmission, and gathering facilities. Provides local and state information and technical assistance in land use, permitting, zoning, smart growth, and regulatory issues. Creates and gives presentations and maintains positive and effective working relationships with various community, regional, state, federal, and advocacy groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs technical research and analysis; prepares and evaluates reports related to land use, zoning, permits, and regulatory issues and projects

Prepares and delivers presentations to the public, advocacy groups, business community, and local, state, and federal officials

Participates in technical and advisory committees, working groups, and task forces as appropriate

Maintains current knowledge concerning local, state, and federal land use planning and development requirements and processes

Represents organization at meetings

Oversees thorough and accurate title and property searches.

Oversees negotiations internally with associates and externally with customers and governmental agencies. Reviews, produces, and obtains high quality easements, ROW documents, letters, and other written materials. Interprets and assists in the production of engineering surveys, and legal documents related to ROW acquisition.

Presents findings and makes recommendations to management.

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of land use and zoning regulations, permitting processes, public policy, smart growth, and other planning techniques and strategies

Advanced listening, observation, and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize, schedule, organize, focus on, and complete work

Ability to make sound judgments and crucial decisions in short amounts of time

Ability to understand and assimilate complex technical information

Ability to research independently

Ability to demonstrate advanced interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with various individuals and groups

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in a related field with five to seven years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to write speeches and articles using original and innovative techniques

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

Ability to effectively listen and get clarification to respond to a wide-range of questions

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply the concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software

Advanced computer skills and ability to navigate in and effectively use GIS/ArcView/Landworks/Google Earth/MSOffice Tools

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid and concrete conclusions that can

be acted upon.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written and oral instructions.

Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze alternatives, and reason.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time and to stand, walk, and stoop up to 1/3 of the time. Good vision and ability to adjust focus is required. Manual dexterity is required. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily works in an office environment; but may require in-state travel for meetings with external entities. Occasional field location requirements to review construction and right of way sites.

Employees in Services Company may be responsible for providing services to various Holding Company subsidiaries and affiliates.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Land Services Agent

Salary Grade: G07

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$69,581 - $92,194 - $114,808

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills.

SUMMARY:

Is responsible for providing technical support for land transactions and activities under direct supervision. Assisting with obtaining and preserving right of way (ROW) and other property rights from public and private entities to allow for the installation and location of distribution, transmission, and gathering facilities. Provides Land Service Supervisor with local and state information and technical assistance in land use, permitting, zoning, smart growth, and regulatory issues. Assist Land Service Agent II with the creation of presentations and maintaining a positive and effective working relationships with various community, regional, state, federal, and advocacy groups.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs technical research and analysis; prepares and evaluates reports related to land use, zoning, permits, and regulatory issues and projects

Provide the necessary information and assist the Land Service Agent II and Land Service Supervisor with the preparation of presentations for the public, advocacy groups, business community, and local, state, and federal officials

Assist in securing easements and land access for utility projects.

Act as a liaison between utility companies, landowners, contractors, and government agencies.

Maintain accurate records of land transactions and agreements.

Participates in technical and advisory committees, working groups, and task forces as appropriate

Maintains current knowledge concerning local, state, and federal land use planning and development requirements and processes

Oversees thorough and accurate title and property searches.

Reviews, produces, and obtains high quality easements, ROW documents, letters, and other written materials. Interprets and assists in the production of engineering surveys, and legal documents related to ROW acquisition. Presents findings and makes recommendations to department management.

Oversees $5 to $10 million in projects a capital year.

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of land use and zoning regulations, permitting processes, public policy, smart growth, and other planning techniques and strategies

Advanced listening, observation, and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize, schedule, organize, focus on, and complete work

Ability to research independently

Ability to demonstrate advanced interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain positive and productive working relationships with various individuals and groups

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in a related field with five to six years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations

Ability to effectively listen and get clarification to respond to a wide range of questions

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply the concepts of fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Advanced knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software

Advanced computer skills and ability to navigate in and effectively use GIS/ArcView/Landworks/Google Earth/MSOffice Tools

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to collect data, establish facts, and draw valid and concrete conclusions that can

be acted upon.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, written and oral instructions.

Ability to define problems, collect data, analyze alternatives, and reason.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to sit up to 2/3 of the time and to stand, walk, and stoop up to 1/3 of the time. Good vision and ability to adjust focus is required. Manual dexterity is required. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily works in an office environment; but may require in-state travel for project needs.

Employees in Services Company may be responsible for providing services to various Holding Company subsidiaries and affiliates.

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.