Right of Way & Permitting Agent

Company: ENSTAR Natural Gas Company, LLC
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: September 15, 2023

Job Description:

JOB SUMMARY: This Right of Way and Permitting Agent performs advanced level right-of-way and environmental activities and services to provide required property interests and environmental permitting for the construction and maintenance of all ENSTAR, Alaska Pipeline Company (APC) and Cook Inlet Natural Gas Storage (CINGSA) facilities, along with ROW services associated with Norstar business activities. The Right of Way and Permitting Agent serves as liaison between ENSTAR personnel, contractors and local government and agency officials in fulfilling duties and advises others on right-of-way, environmental, and regulatory policies, practices, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in the negotiation settlements, make recommendations for alternative action.
• Participate in negotiations for easement acquisitions, leases from BLM, native corporations, Alaska Railroad, etc.
• Prepare acquisition and disposition documents such as environmental permit and lease applications, special land use permits, agreements, right-of-way permits and easements.
• Meet and negotiate with property owners/agency representatives to acquire property or authorizations and explain the purpose of the project, the necessity to acquire the property, permit, or authorization, and answer any questions the owner/agency representative may have.
• Perform and plan work including establishing survey controls, interpreting various grid coordinate systems, computing property boundary information to describe land parcels, directing drafting technicians in preparation of maps and plats.
• Perform permitting or reporting related to Federal, State, or local regulatory requirements.
• Verify the ownership of property and prepare easement description for various projects.
• Investigate complaints from other utilities or parties regarding property matters.
• Plan and direct the acquisition of property interest required for distribution, substation and transmission projects.
• Maintain easement records, permits, leases and other ENSTAR, APC and CINGSA property interests.
• Provide information to requesting parties relative to ENSTAR, APC and CINGSA right-of-way policies or easement holdings.
• Support Right of Way Manager in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures consistent with ENSTAR's goals and objectives.
• Review work schedule priorities and determines type of personnel, skills, and equipment required to perform the job through to completion.
• Perform tasks as Business Development Liaison to investigate, prepare proposals, and execute ROW service contracts to drive potential revenue opportunities through Norstar.
• Travel to work sites as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field or substantive real estate or title research experience required.
  • Five years' experience in government, public or commercial acquisition of real property, surveying, title examination, appraisal, negotiations, relocation, property management, right of way land law, right of way engineering, Minimum of two years of this experience should involve negotiating for acquisition of easements or permits with utility or government agencies.
  • Must possess an Alaska Driver's License and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the ENSTAR's Driving Policy.
  • Ability to pass a background, past employment, drug, and driving record screening. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
    • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively and cooperatively with all levels of management, staff, counsel, and the public; exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others in difficult circumstances.
    • Ability to read right of way plans, plats, and construction plans to obtain property legal descriptions and determine need for easements.
    • Ability to professionally and effectively communicate (in written and oral form) with the public, contractors, governmental agencies and representatives as well as work with other departments and personnel to accomplish company objectives.
    • Ability to draw conclusions and justify decisions.
    • Must be detail oriented; have superior organizational and follow-up skills and be able to establish and maintain accurate records.
    • Ability to learn and understand ENSTAR's policies, procedures, and processes.
    • Working knowledge of Municipality, State and Federal land use regulations as it relates to the acquisition of land, right-of-way, and environmental permits for utility use.
    • Ability to read and write legal descriptions.
    • Good working knowledge of various personal computer business software applications presently used by ENSTAR.
    • Ability to perform basic mathematical computations, detect unobvious facts and issues, and exercise resourcefulness in resolving problems.
    • Ability to successfully negotiate the acquisition of easements from private owners and to affect the acquisition permits from governmental agencies.
    • Ability to provide guidance and direction to temporary hires providing support to the ROW department.
    • Use of ArcGIS software for the development of maps and exhibits for ROW instruments. OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
      • Must maintain a positive work atmosphere through effective interactions and communications with co-workers, customers and management.
      • Must maintain a safe environment for co-workers, customers and the public through adherence to established safety standards and timely reporting of potential hazards.
      • Must adhere to ENSTAR's policies and procedures related to the code of business ethics, compliance, responsible use of assets, and all applicable state and federal laws.
        PHYSICAL EFFORT:
        
        Occasionally
        
        Continuously
        
        Frequently
        
        1. Sitting
        
        x
        
        2. Standing
        
        x
        
        3. Walking
        
        x
        
        4. Bending Over
        
        x
        
        5. Crawling
        
        6. Climbing
        
        7. Reaching Overhead
        
        x
        
        8. Crouching
        
        x
        
        9. Kneeling
        
        x
        
        10. Balancing
        
        11. Pushing or pulling
        
        12. Talking
        
        x
        
        13. Repetitive use of hands/arms
        
        14. Repetitive use of legs
        
        15. Grasping
        
        16. Lifting
        
        10lbs or less
        
        11 to 25 lbs
        
        x
        
        26 to 50 lbs.
        
        51 to 75 lbs
        
        76 to 100 lbs
        
        Over 100lbs
        
        17. Carrying
        
        10lbs or less
        
        11 to 25 lbs
        
        x
        
        26 to 60 lbs
        
        51 to 75 lbs
        
        76 to 100lbs
        
        Over 100lbs
        
        18. Eye/hand coordination
        
        x
        
        19. Fine Manipulation
        
        x
        
        VISUAL ACUITY:
        
        Occasionally
        
        Continuously
        
        Frequently
        
        1. Close vision (clear at 20 "or less)
        
        x
        
        2. Distance vision (clear at 20' or more)
        
        x
        
        3. Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
        
        x
        
        4 Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
        
        x
        
        5. Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)
        
        x
        
        6. Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
        
        x
        
        7. No special vision requirements
        
        MENTAL EFFORT:
        
        Occasionally
        
        Continuously
        
        Frequently
        
        1. Thinking analytically
        
        x
        
        2. Communication
        
        x
        
        Using effective verbal communication
        
        x
        
        Using effective written communication
        
        x
        
        3. Handling stress & emotions
        
        x
        
        4. Concentrating on tasks
        
        x
        
        5. Discriminating colors
        
        x
        
        6. Remember details
        
        x
        
        7. Making decisions
        
        x
        
        8. Adjusting to changes
        
        x
        
        9. Examining/observing details
        
        x
        
        ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
        
        Occasionally
        
        Continuously
        
        Frequently
        
        1. Inside
        
        Hot/Heat
        
        Cold
        
        2. Outside
        
        Hot Temperature
        
        Cold Temperatures
        
        Humid
        
        3. Hazards
        
        Biological
        
        Chemical
        
        Electrical
        
        Radiation
        
        Sharp Objects/Tool
        
        Heavy Machinery
        
        Other
        
        4. Unprotected Spaces
        
        High Places/High Heights
        
        Constricted Spaces (Underground)
        
        5. Dirty (Soil)
        
        6. Dry
        
        7. Fumes, Gases, Odors, Dust
        
        8. Grease, Oil, Mud
        
        9. Moving Mechanical Parts
        
        10. Noise
        
        x
        
        11. Hot Temperature (Devices )
        
        Burners
        
        Flame Torches
        
        12. Vibration
        
        13. Wet, Slippery Floors/Surfaces
        
        14. Working w/others
        
        x
        
        15. Working alone
        
        x
        
        The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities and requirements. Other duties may be assigned.

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