Closing Date to Apply: January 16th, 2025Wage: $77,105.60 to $118,768.00Typically, selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUD's benefit that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.Grant PUD - Unified Insurance Program (uip-wa.org)Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process.Position SummaryUnder the supervision of the Lands & Permitting Services Supervisor, this position provides technical support for all real estate transactions, including the acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of Grant PUD's real property rights; right-of-way services; land-use permitting; land management programs; and property usage in a manner compliant with Grant PUD policies, procedures and regulatory obligations.Job Responsibilities
- Provides technical support for Grant PUD's real property rights and real estate activities supporting all Grant PUD business units
- Supports real property negotiations for the acquisition and disposal of fee title or leases for lands and waters within the Priest Rapids Project
- Understands and applies the basic principles of contracts and leases, permitting, property rights, and appraisals.
- Reviews land surveys, title reports, and appraisals, activities associated with land acquisitions and trades, and implementation of measures to protect environmental resources.
- Investigates, prepares, and negotiates contractual terms for Grant PUD-related facilities
- Understands and applies the basic principles of Possession and Use Agreements, Eminent Domain, Cases of Special Consideration, and Cost of Cure.
- Assists in securing land use permits, code amendments, city annexations, and land-use actions.
- Reviews non-Grant PUD land-use documents submitted to local agencies in the Grant PUD service area.
- Provides technical support in developing, administering and monitoring Grant PUD's leases and land-use agreements, and ensures lease and permit holders comply with all terms and conditions.
- Understands and adheres to compliance requirements for this position, including laws, regulations, security guidelines, Grant PUD policies and procedures, and FERC license obligations.
- Engages with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Represents the District at public and stakeholder meetings and outreach events.
- Utilizes and provides technical support for GIS/GPS technologies utilized in assigned District programs and projects.
- Demonstrates commitment to Grant PUD's mission, vision, values, strategic plan, and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of Excellence. The incumbent should be familiar with organizational priorities and behave in a manner that aligns with these expectations.
Actively participates in all aspects of Grant PUD's safety program, including but not limited to:
- Following all safety policies and procedures.
- Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
- Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
- Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
Accepts responsibility for safety of all team members and models safe behaviors by:
- Clearly defining and completing performance-focused safety activities required of you and your team.
- Supporting work stoppages by employees when they identify unsafe/hazardous working conditions.
- Acknowledging compliant safety behaviors and good safety performance from members of your team(s).
Education and ExperienceRequired
- Bachelor's degree in land management, land-use planning, or other business-related field OR two (2) additional years of experience.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in real estate, land-use planning and permitting, and land-owner interactions.
License and Certification Required
- A valid State driver's license.
Other Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesLand-use planning, regulatory compliance, Grant PUD license requirements, policies and procedures; regulatory compliance; general knowledge of utility operations, inventory control; record-keeping and financial procedures; technical writing; MS Office products; interpersonal skills; and effective communication.Physical Requirements
- Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement:YesNo
- Per Grant County PUD policy all employees are required to work at their designated headquarters at least two days per week.
- Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
- Typical shift of employees in this position:8 hours 9 hours 10 hours 12 hours
*For a full list of requirements, the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas