Land Services Supervisor

Supervisor, Land Services

Minimum Midpoint Maximum

$90,316 - $121,926 - $153,536

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:

Supervises a team performing the negotiation, acquisition, and preservation of right of way (ROW) and other property rights to allow for the installation and operation of electric transmission/distribution facilities. Performs resource management related to personnel, equipment, and budget. Assists management with long-range direction in relation to the overall Land Services department goals and objectives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as lead-negotiator, representing the company in the execution of strategies, consistent with the objectives of management and the recommendations of the cross functional project team

Supervises and performs right of way appraisal, acquisition, relocation assistance, fiscal, and title, or property management for electric transmission/distribution activities

Assigns projects to Land Services Agents and oversees general work assignments for the internal and external Land Agents

Provides goals and objectives, assists with departmental budget preparation, and ensures proper cost management in area of responsibility

Interfaces with the internal clients and external customers in the dispatch of assigned responsibilities

Ensure Land Service Agents maintain a current knowledge of policies, procedures and new and existing regulations.

Performs duties associated with acquisition of easement or lease documents to include preparation and submission of application forms and exhibits

Identifies, develops, and leads the implementation of innovative solutions to complex land negotiation issues

Interfaces with regulatory agencies and acts as a company representative, negotiating with the agencies and providing input on the development of future regulations

Manages and conducts complex negotiations for land rights on private and federal lands; may be required to support multiple groups for the company such as transmission, distribution, finance, and general services

Maintains knowledge of general land rights policies and procedures for private and other public entities

Works closely with management team, technical specialists (internal and external) and occasionally senior management, to assist in the development of over-arching strategy and negotiation strategies and the assessment of implications of various alternatives

Presents expert testimony before commissions, regulatory agencies, Federal and State courts, if required Performs other duties as assigned

COMPETENCIES:

Knowledge of right-of-way acquisition, regulation, and processes and company policies and procedures.

Interfaces with regulatory agencies and acts as a company representative, negotiating with the agencies and providing input on the development of future regulations

Highly motivated team player with strong leadership skills

Ability to analyze complex right-of-way acquisition situations, identify strategy, assign resources, and develop and implement strategy for execution, and ensure proper documentation and follow up

Ability to prepare and understand surveying principles including survey and legal descriptions and map and plat reading, etc

Ability to strategically plan, organize, and tactically lead in support of business activities and goals

Ability to work with minimal supervision and make recommendations on matters that can seriously impact the company, both financially and legally

Excellent negotiation and facilitation skills for meetings and negotiating sessions internally and externally Broad understanding of various land rights acquisition techniques and processes.

Ability to develop constructive working relationships

Broad knowledge of federal government permitting policies/renewal policies as they pertain to DOT, BLM and USFS.

Ability to work on complex long-term issues and projects

Effective time management skills with ability to schedule and track several complex projects at once

Ability to work effectively in a team environment, to mentor other members of the Lands Service Team, and to manage consultants when required.

Ability to multi-task and change priorities when necessary

In-depth understanding of company policies and direction, and ability to incorporate into project goals Broad understanding of the utility industry, regulatory process, judicial process and political sensitivities

Ability to effectively present information to department director and senior management, public groups, and governing bodies

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in a related field with five to seven related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must possess a current, legally valid driver's license and meet the company¿s driving record requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hires, trains, evaluates, rewards, and terminates employees. Designs, organizes, prioritizes, schedules, and leads work assignments.

Oversee general duties of Land Services Agents

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees at all levels of the organization

Ability to write clear, concise documents, memos and correspondence that conform to prescribed style and format

Ability to effectively present information to staff, department director and senior management, public groups, and/or boards of directors

Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, governmental agencies, and/ or members of the business community

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to apply mathematical operations to compute long term lease and ROW payments, present and future values, etc Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Working knowledge of database, project management, spreadsheet, and word processing 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 apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, complex legal descriptions, graphs etc.,) in its most difficult phases.

Defines issues and problems and establishes strategies for resolving them. Ability to address complex and multifunctional operational issues and to formulate negotiation strategies and tactics to ensure results are consistent with company objectives. Ability to understand multiple abstract and concrete variables, especially in negotiation settings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. 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.

SAFETY AND ADA 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.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Work Location: In person