Permitting Agent - ROW​/Land

Permitting Agent

TRC Companies is looking for a Permitting Agent to support our Field Solutions team on a long-term utilities program in Iowa.

• This position reports to the Land Manager or Land Supervisor.
• 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.

Education:

• 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.

Professional Experience:

Skills -- Technical:

• 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

Skills -- Communication:

• Must be detail oriented and have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence

Physical, Environmental, and Mental Requirements

• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Employee is expected to use good judgment when lifting or moving office supplies and/or furniture and to seek assistance or wear back support appliances when appropriate
• 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

Department/Location Specific Requirements and Comments

• 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. There are frequent interruptions during the workday for impromptu meetings.

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.

* These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or…