Lands Specialist
Lands Specialist
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Job Description
Closing Date to Apply: July 31st 2025
Salary:$77105.60to$118768.00USD
Typically selected candidates are hired at a salary rate between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Benefits: This link below will provide you with Grant PUDs benefit that may be available if hired. Different employee types are eligible for different benefits.
Grant PUD Unified Insurance Program ()
Grant County PUD will administer a background check as part of the hiring process.
Position Summary
Under the supervision of the Lands & Permitting Services Supervisor this position provides technical support for all real estate transactions including the acquisition maintenance and disposal of Grant PUDs real property rights; right-of-way services; land-use permitting; land management programs; and property usage in a manner compliant with Grant PUD policies procedures and regulatory obligations.
Essential Functions
- Provides technical support for Grant PUDs real property rights and real estate activities supporting all Grant PUD business units
- Supports real property negotiations for the acquisition and disposal of fee title or leases for lands and waters within the Priest Rapids Project
- Understands and applies the basic principles of contracts and leases permitting property rights and appraisals.
- Reviews land surveys title reports and appraisals activities associated with land acquisitions and trades and implementation of measures to protect environmental resources.
- Investigates prepares and negotiates contractual terms for Grant PUD-related facilities
- Understands and applies the basic principles of Possession and Use Agreements Eminent Domain Cases of Special Consideration and Cost of Cure.
- Assists in securing land use permits code amendments city annexations and land-use actions.
- Reviews non-Grant PUD land-use documents submitted to local agencies in the Grant PUD service area.
- Provides technical support in developing administering and monitoring Grant PUDs leases and land-use agreements and ensures lease and permit holders comply with all terms and conditions.
- Understands and adheres to compliance requirements for this position including laws regulations security guidelines Grant PUD policies and procedures and FERC license obligations.
- Engages with internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Represents the District at public and stakeholder meetings and outreach events.
- Utilizes and provides technical support for GIS/GPS technologies utilized in assigned District programs and projects.
- In this position if needed to operate a GPUD vehicle for business purposes please refer to the Vehicle/Asset Usage Policy IS-TA-POL-001.
- Demonstrates commitment to Grant PUDs mission vision values strategic plan and Grant PUD / IBEW Local 77 Code of incumbent should be familiar with organizational priorities and behave in a manner that aligns with these expectations.
- Understand and adhere to compliance requirements for this position that may include laws regulations security guidelines Grant PUD policies & procedures.
- Actively participates in all aspects of Grant PUDs safety program including but not limited to:
- Following all safety policies and procedures.
- Alerting supervisors and coworkers to unsafe or hazardous working conditions.
- Reporting any safety incidents or close calls within 24 hours to your supervisor; and
- Accepting feedback from supervisors and coworkers regarding your own safety performance.
Required Qualifications: (Education and Experience License and/or Certification)
- Bachelors degree in land management land-use planning or other business-related field OR two (2) additional years of relative experience in lieu of degree.
- Minimum (1) year of experience in real estate land-use planning and permitting and land-owner interactions.
Preferred Qualifications: (Education and Experience License and/or Certification)
- Experience obtaining local state and railroad permits
- Experience obtaining Franchise Agreements
- Experience in acquisition of real property
- Experience in managing the leasing of public lands
- Experience in appraisal reviews
- Experience obtaining property as a lessee
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Land-use planning regulatory compliance Grant PUD license requirements policies and procedures; regulatory compliance; general knowledge of utility operations inventory control; record-keeping and financial procedures; technical writing; MS Office products; interpersonal skills; and effective communication.
Physical Requirements
- Position may be eligible for hybrid work arrangement: Yes No
- Majority of work is performed in a standard office setting.
- Will perform work onside at the locations assigned Business Units.
- Typical shift of employees in this position: 8 hours 9 hours 10 hours 12 hours
*For a full list of requirements the applicant/incumbent should refer to the Physical Capacity Evaluation (PCE).
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions for this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
