Right-of-Way Representative Jr.

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Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. Our service territory stretches across the state, from the border town of Douglas to the vistas of the Grand Canyon, from the solar fields of Gila Bend to the ponderosa pines of Payson. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona. Since our founding in 1886, APS has demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers in one of the country’s fastest growing states, earning a reputation for customer satisfaction, shareholder value, operational excellence and business integrity. Our present and future success depends on the creative and dedicated people of our company who demonstrate the principles outlined in the APS Promise: Design for Tomorrow, Empower Each Other and Succeed Together. SummaryThe Right-of-Way Representative Jr completes an on-the-job training program in order to provide support to the northern Arizona APS Right of Way Representative team. The training focuses on the following: Performing basic research to determine land ownership Requesting and reviewing land survey results Drafting and recording of easements Applying for permits to allow installation of facilities in municipal rights of ways Works alongside a Right of Way Representative Senior to learn the various disciplines of the right-of-way project lifecycle

Responsibilities

  • Become proficient in performing basic property research for ownership and boundary information.
  • Assists Right of Way Representatives in northern state region with construction projects by researching existing easements.
  • Become proficient in drafting new easements.
  • Prepares and processes check requests and credit card payments for municipality permit fees and for customer easements.
  • Applies for all necessary permits from municipalities and other utilities.
  • Tracks permits to guarantee their validity throughout the life of the project.
  • Updates Maximo to reflect permit and easement requirements and activity.
  • Responds to requests from APS personnel in the field via the ROW hotline by providing quick research about existing easements to help determine the path of line extensions.
  • Assist customers participating in docu-sign pilot project with easement signatures utilizing an Arizona e-notary seal.

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED plus one year of experience in customer-related/customer-facing positions
  • experience with Microsoft Office products - Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams
  • experience working with Adobe Pro
  • Valid AZ drivers license.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience working in the Utility industry.
  • Proficient in math, including algebra and trigonometry.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to understand and interpret basic legal descriptions.
  • Customer service experience working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience using project management software, preferably Maximo.
  • Arizona Notary Public.
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