Permitting and Land Rights Coordinator

Permitting and Land Rights Coordinator

Application due date: September 26, 2025

Location: Maple Grove, MN (Eligible for hybrid schedule)

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without restriction. Visa sponsorship is not available.

We are the people we power. As Minnesota’s not-for-profit electric cooperative, our member-owners and their members impact every decision we make. Because their needs are our needs, and their dreams are our dreams.

Summary:

Provides high quality administrative support, customer service and functional support for the transmission permitting & land rights department plus other staff and leadership in portfolio delivery, to ensure effective and efficient processes are maintained and coordinated. Organizes, files, and manages transmission permitting & land rights department hard copy and electronic records to ensure they are kept up to date and systematically logged for transmission line projects, relocations, agreements, and releases/encroachments, etc.

Total Rewards:

A typical starting range for this position is $28.00 - $37.00 + hourly. We offer market competitive base pay and adjust our offer accordingly based upon the value of the candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience. In addition, our Total Rewards strategy focuses on recognizing individual performance and rewarding business results. Our robust Total Rewards package includes exceptional benefits and retirement, a focus on continuous engagement, recognition, personal and professional development, and an emphasis on work-life effectiveness.

Responsibilities: Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Performs all administrative and support functions as required by department leadership and staff to ensure efficient operations within the department.

· Provides project support for transmission permitting and land rights and transmission division customers to ensure effective processes are followed.

· Compiles, maintains and tracks land rights records.

Qualifications:

· Knowledge typically acquired through high school with 2 years of post-secondary education preferred

AND

· 5 years’ administrative or office experience required.

- Knowledge of standard office procedures and administrative functions.

- Skill to utilize proper business English, grammar and punctuation and consistently apply accepted Great River Energy document formats and standards.

- Skill in the use of the Microsoft suite, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Ability to learn and use SharePoint, Oracle Content Server, Arc GIS, and other computer applications as required. Lawson experience preferred.

- Skill to prioritize multiple projects by utilizing strong organizational and time management skills to complete work in an efficient manner.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills.

- Skill to accurately type 50 words or more per minute.

- Ability to build and maintain effective work relationships and establish credibility with business partners.

- Ability to appropriately maintain confidential information.

- Ability to work in a well-organized, self-directed manner and willingness to assist others when needed.

- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing business circumstances; must be able to thrive in a constantly changing business environment.

Apply: Qualified candidates please apply at www.greatriverenergy.com (under the Careers tab) by September 26, 2025 . GRE values diversity, equity and inclusion and we are an equal employment opportunity employer.