Supervisor, Land Services

About the role

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.

What You'll Get

• We believe what benefits our employees benefits our company.
• That's why we put employees first-your health, your family, and your development.
• These aren't just slogans: We offer continuing education, flex time, health benefits, a 401(k) match and pension plan, and much more.
• Here are just a few of the things that make our company culture unique:

• No Sweat - We offer a wellness program that includes a payroll credit for medical insurance, an on-site fitness center for your convenience and extra vacation days for participating. We'll even throw in a fitness device reimbursement to keep you on track!
• Flex Time - Our flexible schedule means you can work in your appointments or family events and maintain a comfortable work-life balance.
• Stay in School - We value employees who have a desire to learn, so we provide funds for continuing education. We also offer in-house training and ongoing development through our internal GROW program.
• Keep it Casual - When you work for us, you work in comfort. Blue jeans are the norm in our office and we make them look good!
• Work Hard, Play Hard - We reward our employees with generous vacation time, to the tune of up to five weeks off a year. Even our new employees receive credit for prior work experience.

Additional Information: 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

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.