Right-of-Way Agent

Join Golden Valley Electric Association as a Right-of-Way Agent in Fairbanks, where your expertise in understanding maps, plats, and construction plans will directly contribute to our mission-focused initiatives. This role offers a competitive pay rate of $35.77 hourly as per the IBEW Collective Bargaining Agreement, ensuring your skills are recognized and rewarded. You'll have the opportunity to work within a vibrant, forward-thinking team that values innovation and safety in every project. Make a tangible impact on our community's electric infrastructure. You can enjoy great benefits such as Retirement/401K, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Paid Leave, Flexible Spending, and Wellness Benefits. Take this exciting step in your career and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of electric services in Fairbanks!

Golden Valley Electric Association: What drives us

GVEA is an electric cooperative which maintains 3,292 miles of transmission and distribution lines, 40 substations, and 9 generating facilities. Our system is interconnected with Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Fort Greely, the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, and all of the electric utilities in the Alaska Railbelt, extending from Homer to Fairbanks. Powering the Interior of Alaska, GVEA contributes to the economic, environmental, and social viability of our communities.

Your day to day as a Right-of-Way Agent

As a Right-of-Way Agent at Golden Valley Electric Association in Fairbanks, you will play a crucial role in negotiating and acquiring essential real property rights for the Association. Your responsibilities will include the negotiation of property rights with landowners and public officials to secure the purchase or lease of land and right-of-way required for utility lines, substations, and power plants. You will utilize multiple processes to acquire easements, agreements, fee ownership, and leases, ensuring the seamless construction, maintenance, access, and expansion of GVEA's transmission, distribution, and fiber facilities. Additionally, you will draft and finalize essential easements and property agreements, while developing plats for recordation to protect the Association's interests and mitigate any potential complaints. This position is perfect for someone eager to make a significant impact in the cooperative electric industry.

Does this sound like you?

To thrive as a Right-of-Way Agent at Golden Valley Electric Association, candidates must possess a robust skill set tailored for the electric utility industry. A valid Alaska driver's license is essential for travel to various job sites. Applicants should have a minimum of three years of relevant experience with an electric utility or construction-related firm, demonstrating a solid understanding of property negotiations and legal documentation. Proficiency in personal computing is critical, as candidates will utilize various software tools for drafting easements and managing property agreements. Additionally, successful candidates will have experience working collaboratively with diverse groups of people, fostering strong relationships with property owners and public officials alike.

This combination of skills and experience will equip you to effectively navigate complex negotiations and contribute significantly to the Association's mission-focused objectives.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are:

• Valid Alaska Drivers license is required.
• Three years relevant experience with an electric utility or construction-related firm.
• Relevant personal computing experience indicative of skills sought for this position.
• Experience working with diverse groups of people.

Note: As a condition of employment, successful applicants must become an IBEW member within 30 days after employment.

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven, and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Please fill out our online, mobile-friendly application. We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals.

 

 

GVEA conducts pre-employment, post-offer drug/alcohol screening and background checks. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates as deemed necessary. All offers of employment at Golden Valley Electric Association are contingent upon clear results of a drug/alcohol screening.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://gvea.applicantpro.com/jobs/3619187-997274.html