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 Land Rights Supervisor

Department:	General Counsel
Reports to:	Land Rights Manager
Location:	330 S US HWY 301, Sumterville FL 33585
Pay Rate:	Based on qualifications and experience	Classification:	Non-Represented –Exempt
Posting Date(s):	Friday, 05/03/2024*	# of Vacancies:		1

*This posting will be closed and no longer available to receive applications upon SECO Energy’s discretion.

^ SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative serving over 200,000 families and businesses across seven counties in Central Florida, making SECO Energy the third largest electric co-op in Florida and the sixth largest in the nation.

^ SECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, genetics or individuals with disabilities, or protected veteran status.

^ Qualified employees will be considered on an equal basis with external applicants.

 

General Purpose of Job 

The Land Rights Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Land Rights Manager in supervising and coordinating all aspects of real property functions, including lease negotiation, land acquisition, disposition, easement verification and procurement, reviewing plat language for major projects, managing large scale projects, maintaining positive relationships with members and stakeholders, and overseeing support staff. This position reports directly to the Land Rights Manager and supports various departments within the Cooperative by ensuring efficient supervision of land rights related activities.

Minimum Required Qualifications and Competencies

The following includes the minimum job requirements and essential duties for this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Some job requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Education

Experience

Education and/or Experience Notes

Other Requirements

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment, including a personal computer, printers, copy machines, telephone, and fax machine.

• Ability to work irregular hours for assignment completion and flexibility to change scheduling and report to work on short notice during emergency situations.
• A valid Florida driver’s license for occasional site visits and business travel.
• Normal work hours shall be eight (8) hours between 7:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
• Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug screen.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Ability to effectively evaluate, coordinate, and supervise multiple projects and determine appropriate prioritization and resource assignment to meet required schedules for each project. 
• Ability to gain a thorough knowledge of Cooperative business activities, assets, and infrastructure.
• Ability to gain knowledge and proficiency of land and easement acquisition processes including eminent domain proceedings.
• Ability to interpret legal descriptions for real property transactions; processes and procedures involved in execution of deeds, permits, easements, purchase and sale contracts and other documents necessary in the acquisition/disposition or use of real property or property rights for business purposes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding all information related to the Cooperative, management of employees, and legal matters; effectively manage stress and pressure in a frequently changing environment, ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in all situations.
• Ability to review and understand plats, easements, and construction and engineering plans and details.
• Demonstrated active listening skills, verbal, and written communication skills to include knowledge and use of proper grammar; accurately prepare all types of business correspondence, design and produce reports and presentations; effective planning and organizational skills with excellent documentation and detail orientation; ability to complete assignments, meet deadlines and work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent conflict management skills, initiative to seek a variety of tasks/accountabilities beyond the normal job responsibilities and work to exceed expectations.
• Excellent customer service orientation and interpersonal skills for effective interaction with managers, employees, vendors, and others are essential; ability to exercise good judgment, sound reasoning skills and discretion in making independent decisions commensurate with responsibilities.
• Knowledge and understanding of Florida statutes, real estate contracts and contract law; the principles, practices, processes, and procedures for acquiring and disposing of real property or property rights; federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to the acquisition and divestiture of real property and property rights.
• Knowledge and understanding of working with a Board of Trustees or other governing board and knowledge related to seeking board approval for land and real estate activities.
• Proficiency in the operation of personal computers and MS Office products including digital file records management, ability to acquire skills in the use of other applicable database programs such as GE Design Manager to review and update land base records.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to make and implement sound decisions; demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills and time management; detail oriented and strong process management skills.
• English is the primary business language. Second language in Spanish is desirable.

Verification: The above qualifications and competencies for this position may be verified through a combination of education, experience, interview questions and technical skills exercise(s).

Essential Duties and responsibilities

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of essential duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties that may be assigned based on the needs of the Cooperative. 

Supervisory

This position is expected to perform supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.                                                                                                                                   

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by or those an employee encounters to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Some requirements may exclude individuals that cannot be reasonably accommodated or who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds on a regular basis.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position has general office environment, frequent field work and exposure to adverse weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.