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Form of workSouthWest Water is a privately-held, American-owned service company with decades of high-level customer service. Today, we serve over 600,000 residential and business customers in seven states: Alabama, California, Florida, Oregon, Louisiana, South Carolina, and Texas. Our teams work together to deliver clean, safe, and reliable water and wastewater services so that our customers and communities can thrive.
The Land Specialist provides assistance concerning land acquisition, easements acquisition, acquisition of purchase water contracts, system capacity exceptions, engineering coordination, and developer relations. Will also assist in one-time projects as they arise.
401k Company Match: 100% of the first 6% of your eligible compensation contributed to the Plan
Vacation Accrual: Starting at 3 weeks per year
Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays per year
Floating Time: 16 hours of paid floating time per year
Additional Benefit Plans include Medical, Dental, Vision, Company-Paid Life Insurance and more
Training, Professional Certifications, and Education Allowance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position will be willing and able to perform the following duties and others as assigned:
Researches deeds and titles to determine land and easement ownership.
Assesses property and easement values and negotiates price for acquisition, lease, or access.
Analyzes data of water systems to provide for alternative minimum exceptions from the TCEQ.
Collaborates with engineers and follows through with them on projects.
Manages and coordinates with engineers with regards to water distribution maps and sewer collection maps.
Monitors operational activities for compliance with lease or other obligations.
Works with general counsel and legal department when necessary in preparation of contracts.
5+ years of relevant experience is required, water/wastewater utility experience is preferred
SouthWest Water Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It's our policy to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion, and other opportunities based on qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status or disability, and in compliance with all applicable state and federal laws.
