Right of Way Agent I

at  Chugach Electric Association

SUMMARY

This position will perform and assist in basic right of way land management activities, such as easements, leases, permits, negotiations, and researching and gathering records for public and private land, regarding the growth and development of Chugach Electric’s operation. This position provides on-the-job training in electric utility applications.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education
High school diploma or equivalent, required. Bachelor’s degree in related field, preferred.
Experience
Two (2) years of right-of-way experience with land titles, real estate, real property law, land planning, development, or disposal, required. Experience in negotiating for the acquisition of property or easement interests of an electrical utility, preferred. Experience working in a union environment, preferred.
License
Must possess a valid Alaska driver’s license.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!
Chugach’s corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
Chugach’s corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
Chugach’s corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

• Assigned right-of-way functions and perform under direction an increasing range and scope of right-of-way duties.
• Prepare easement documents and conduct negotiations to obtain easements for line extension distribution projects under the direction of the Right-of-Way Agent III.
• Compile and maintain records of easements/mapbook, plats, permits, leases, modifiers and other Chugach property interests both original and Land Services Management computer records.
• Prepare duties assigned per small system improvement or new business projects.
• Verify the ownership of property and other property interest necessary to accommodate Chugach’s construction schedule.
• Review State, Municipal and Borough surveys and subdivision plats and identifies easement requirements.
• Review requests for Encroachment Permits and Letters of Non-objection from member-owners and prepare resolving documents.
• Prepare applications and acquisition of permits from the Federal, State, Municipal and Borough agencies.
• Record documents online and deliver/pick up documents as directed.
• Research and prepare instruments for easement release.
• Prepare notification of construction letters to property owners relative to scheduled construction or maintenance.
• Provide information to requesting parties regarding right-of-way policies or particular easement holdings.
• Investigate complaints from member-owners or other parties regarding property matters.
• Other duties as assigned.