Right-of-Way Representative

Right-of-Way Representative

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state's largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country's fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together.

The Right-of-Way (ROW) Representative works with Designers and Survey Coordinators to determine right-of-way and easement needs for standard projects. Supports Customer Project Representatives (CPR), Service Coordinators, Project Managers and Survey Coordinators to determine the best path forward to deliver power to new customers with the least impact to existing customers while minimizing potential future financial impacts to the company. Serves as subject matter expert interacting with multiple internal teams as well as external customers who need more information about complicated ROW issues.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED plus three (3) years of experience in right-of-way, permitting, survey and/or construction positions.
• Experience using Word, Excel, Teams, Adobe Pro and Maximo.
• Valid AZ drivers license.

Preferred Special Skills, Knowledge or Qualifications:

• Math skills in algebra and trigonometry.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in interpreting/writing property legal descriptions, related real estate transactions, survey and boundary control principals.
• Experience with Company procedures/standards and understanding of construction work orders and drawings.
• Previous experience using survey tools.

Major Accountabilities:

1. Interfaces with the designer, engineer or project leader to gather required information about the construction project and data necessary to research all involved parcels to meet and schedule survey requirements.
2. Determines easement and permit (right-of-way) needs through reviews of current legal descriptions via thorough on-line research and considering project requirements. Researches existing municipal rights-of-way, easements and property ownership for the purpose of completing permit applications with appropriate municipalities and utilities. Determines if a survey is required.
3. Provides Survey group with necessary information to conduct surveys of project sites. Marks boundaries and facility and/or equipment locations. Provides Survey Coordinators with recorded plat and easement information for the purpose of staking new facilities.
4. Provides Service Coordinators and CPRs with information to obtain customer consent to easement locations and writes corresponding easement descriptions.
5. Obtains all necessary permits from municipalities and other utilities. Tracks permits to guarantee their validity throughout the life of the project. Updates Maximo to reflect permit and easement requirements and activity. Releases jobs to construction upon receipt of all necessary permits, licenses and easements.
6. Prepares legal descriptions and related documentation necessary to secure land rights (easements) based on various information including notes and exhibits from Survey. Drafts easements for customer signature and records with appropriate county assessor. Interprets and negotiates small changes to the standard easement under the direction of the ROW Consultant and APS legal counsel. Learns basic right-of-way negotiations under the guidance of a ROW Consultant.
7. Supports and mentors new CPAs, CPRs, Service Coordinators in the ROW process, and permitting and legal descriptions.
8. Collaborates with Land Agents on projects that require special permitting needs with federal, state and tribal agencies, as needed. Coordinates work with contractor support as workload dictates.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement: This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other classification or characteristic protected by law. For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to EEO is the Law poster. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of every person hired to work in the United States, refer to E-Verify poster. View the employee rights and responsibilities under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). In compliance with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Company is committed to a work environment that is free from the effects of alcohol and controlled substances, and free from the abuse or inappropriate use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications. The Company requires employees to be subject to drug and alcohol testing that is job-related and consistent with business necessity, regulatory requirements and applicable laws. Hybrid: Employees in hybrid roles work both in their home offices (virtually) and alongside their colleagues (in person). In order for employees to build strong relationships and to promote meaningful in-person interactions, hybrid employees are expected to work about 40% of their time in-person at an APS or other (non-home office) location. Employees are expected to reside in Arizona (or New Mexico for Four Corners-based employees). Working from a home office requires adequate technology and an appropriate ergonomic set up. Role types are subject to change based on business need.