Siting and Land Rights Agent I

Employment Type:

ALLETE - Non-Union

FLSA Status:

Exempt: Salary, not eligible for over time

ALLETE is headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, on beautiful Lake Superior, and has operations throughout the United States. We invest in energy-centric businesses and transmission infrastructure. Our companies include clean-energy producers and developers, and regulated utilities that already deliver more than 50% renewable energy. Each of our businesses—Minnesota Power; Superior Water, Light & Power; ALLETE Clean Energy; New Energy Equity; ALLETE Renewable Resources; and BNI Energy—plays a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.

Join ALLETE's mission to lead the clean energy transformation by building meaningful relationships with community members and stakeholders. Whether you're sharing coffee in a landowner's kitchen or presenting at city council meetings, you'll forge partnerships that make our renewable energy projects possible. If you're passionate about clean energy, thrive on authentic human connections, and want to play a pivotal role in how communities access sustainable power, this is your opportunity to create lasting impact while advancing your career with an industry-leading utility company.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Under supervision, assists with land acquisition activities to support the identification, negotiation, and securing property rights for infrastructure and maintenance projects.

- Supports compliance efforts by gathering information related to real estate and environmental laws, as well as local and federal regulations, for land use and siting activities.

- Collaborates with internal stakeholders to ensure land-related activities align with project objectives and timelines.

- Provides support as a point of contact for landowners, customers, community stakeholders, helping to address concerns and foster positive relationships.

- Participates in public meetings and hearings.

- Works with public agencies and external stakeholders.

- Serves as a resource for colleagues by contributing to team projects and initiatives.

- Requires strong communication and organizational skills to assist in building and maintaining effective working relationships.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

- Bachelor’s degree and no experience required.

OR

- Associate degree PLUS two years or more related experience required.

OR

- High school diploma or equivalent PLUS four years or more related experience required.

Field of study in Real Estate Management, Land Survey, Geography, Urban Studies, Forestry, International Right of Way – Intermediate or Senior ROW Agent, business related studies, or equivalent preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

- This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE's needs. In a hybrid work arrangement, the employer's work location will be a blend of work in-person at the Duluth MN office and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office.

- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

- Proven verbal and written communications skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.

- Must be willing to travel to attend stakeholder meetings or other events. Locations could be within the Company’s service territory, where Company assets and/or projects are

- located and government agency locations.

- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

- The expected annual compensation range for this position is $56,000 – $69,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.

- Compensation Incentive Program

- Retirement Benefits

- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan

- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts

- Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits

- Paid Time Off

- Tuition Reimbursement

- Professional Development Opportunities

- Community Engagement, and more.

Employer will not sponsor Visas for position.

External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.

This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.

ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-7553.

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