The Supervisor, Land Services leads Wabash Valley Power Alliance (WVPA) in acquiring land and right‑of‑way interests necessary for substation construction; transmission line construction, rebuild, and replacement; and other real estate needs related to WVPA’s business operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Leads the land acquisition department personnel and roles & responsibilities
- Secures easements for WVPA electric transmission line construction, replacement and rebuild projects
- Acquires land for new or expanded substations, as well as purchase land for other WVPA business needs
- Subcontractor Management: prescribing work, conducting updates calls, and managing contracts
- Provides administrative direction and coordinates the activities and operations of the land acquisition team or agents throughout the lifecycle of the projects
- Collaborates with the Engineering group and Legal team to identify and secure land and right-of-way in a manner that best supports the needs of the projects and WVPA's Members including eminent domain efforts
- Responsible for working with WVPA’s Marketing & Communications group in the coordination of Member and other key project stakeholder reach out efforts related to project land acquisition activities
- Supports Economic Development on matters involving land acquisition
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned
Required Education & Experience:
- Four-year degree from an accredited university or equivalent experience
- A minimum of five (5) years progressive experience in a land acquisition capacity required
Preferred Education & Experience:
- Prior utility experience is preferred; electric utility experience is a plus.
- Prior experience in a supervisory role preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Spends 30% time developing and maintaining business contacts within the organization.
- Spends 70% time developing and maintaining business contacts outside of the organization.
- Spends 90% time in a general office environment.
- Spends 10% time in an outdoor environment.
- Job responsibilities require approximately 60% sitting and 40% standing and/or walking
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Must be able to talk, listen, and speak clearly on the telephone.
- Primarily works in a professional office environment.
- Occasional travel is required to attend conferences, meetings, and other business-related events, including travel throughout WVPA member territories.
- Occasional evening or extended hours may be required based on business needs.
Additional Information
This job description summarizes the primary duties and qualifications of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may change based on operational needs. The cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.