TRC Companies, Inc. · 1 day ago
Permit Agent - Land/ROW - Iowa/Wisconsin
Ely, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$270/d - $290/d
3+ years expTRC Companies, Inc. is a leader in providing innovative engineering solutions. They are seeking a Senior Permitting Agent to support their Field Solutions team on a long-term utilities program in Iowa, responsible for managing the non-environmental permit process and maintaining relationships with jurisdictional permitting entities.
ConstructionConsultingEnvironmental EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
This position reports to the Land Manager or Land Supervisor if the Land Manager is not part of the organization
Responsible for development of a non-environmental permit matrix and the maintenance of same
Responsible for managing schedule of permit submittal and gathering of permit requirements to ensure on-time delivery of permits
Responsible for providing updates to the client on the status of the permits
Responsible for managing the non-environmental permit process from data gathering, submittal, follow-up, and renewal
Research necessary non-environmental permits needed for the project and identify contact information for the authority and the appropriate point of contact
Maintain a detailed contact log containing the facts of each contact attempted/made for every permit contact on the project
Responsible for coordinating with and fostering relationships with the jurisdictional permitting entities such as railroads, DOT, county/state highway authorities, levee districts, etc
Other duties may be assigned and may vary according to project scope and the right of way procedure for the project
Responsible for the accuracy of all permit data exports and reports on permit status generated from the database
Responsible for compiling and delivering the non-environmental permit manual prior to construction
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in real property related field required
3+ years relevant work experience necessary
Must possess a valid driver's license
Specialty certification may be acceptable if accompanied by extensive industry experience in positions that demonstrate required abilities and performance
Three (3) years of experience as a non-environmental permit agent or related position
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing
Must be detail oriented and have excellent analytical and quantitative skills
Requires specialized knowledge in the methods and techniques for performing Land Services activities
Must possess competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, ROW document analysis, and have excellent negotiation skills
Must be able to work alone, make decisions and use judgment while performing related activities
Ability to demonstrate initiative and assertiveness, the ability to plan and manage their work in an efficient manner, and the ability to work well under stress and time pressures
Creativity, foresight and mature judgment to identify and resolve business, technical and administrative related problems with ROW services
Calculations - ability to complete and understand valuation calculations, using Microsoft excel
Able to learn new computer programs quickly, as required
Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds
Must be able to walk long distances, over varying terrains, to support land acquisition needs
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus in use of computer monitor and other manual, task-related functions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel objects, tools, controls. Reach with hands and arms, hear and talk. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements
This job will require work both indoors as well as activities performed outdoors in varying climates
Most activities require work to be performed at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices
Benefits
401(k) plan with company match
Company
TRC Companies, Inc.
TRC stands for adaptability.
5001-10000 employees
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