Rights, Permits & Order Clerk; Hybrid
Listed on 2026-07-10
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Government
Government Administration
Location: Dorchester Center
Right Of Way Clerk
Eversource will not offer immigration-related sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B, O-1, J-1, TN, E-3, etc.). Applicants requiring visa sponsorship to start employment with Eversource will not be considered.
Our team has an exciting opportunity to join the Rights, Permits & Public Works Team. In this critical role, the Right of Way Clerk is responsible for preparing and processing documents including permit applications, municipal petitions, plan orders, grants of location forms, and traffic forms for the City of Boston.
The Right of Way Clerk will also prepare, review, process and expedite notifications and records pertaining to joint owned billing with the telephone company.
In addition, the Right of Way Clerk will also assist the Right of Way Agent as needed regarding work order evaluations, plan orders, permit applications, document preparation and public hearings.
The role is based in Dorchester, MA.
Technical Knowledge/Skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong ability to use system applications (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Maximo, etc.)
- Ability to work effectively in team environment or individually as deemed necessary.
- Ability to locate and interpret company records and public records such as engineering plans, municipal assessment records, Registry of Deeds land records and State Highway layouts
Education
- Successful completion of two (2) college level courses:
Real Estate Fundamentals and Oral Communications. Courses must be three (3) semester hours each. - Must have a Paralegal Certificate or Associate's Degree in Business, Legal Studies, or equivalent. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
- Must obtain Notary Public stamp within in first three (3) months of employment
Experience
- Minimum of 3+ years in Right of Way, permitting, and/or corporate real estate field
- Experience and knowledge of permitting in the City of Boston is preferrable.
Licenses &
Certifications:
- Valid drivers' license and clean driving record required
Working Conditions:
- Must be available to work emergency preparedness assignment as required
- HYBRID
SCHEDULE:
Eversource supports work-life balance by offering hybrid schedules for certain roles. Eligibility is based on job responsibilities, operational needs, nature of work and team dynamics. Current guidelines require employees to work at least three days in the office, including Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with the third day set by the employee and supervisor based on department needs. These guidelines apply to roles approved for remote work and are subject to change, based on managerial discretion and work performance.
All applicants must be able to work five days in the office if needed (for example: emergencies, training, or other business needs) or should the policy change.
Compensation and Benefits
- Eversource offers a competitive total rewards program. The annual salary for this position is $98,842.00.
- ** Union Represented Position**
- Please check out the career site for an overview of our benefits.
Competencies:
- Build trusting relationships
- Manage and develop people
- Foster teamwork and cross-functional collaboration
- Lead change
- Communicate strategic vision
- Create an engaged workforce
- Focus on the customer
- Take ownership & accountability
Worker Type:
Regular
Number of Openings:
1
Emergency Response:
Responding to emergency situations to meet customers' needs is part of every employee's role. If employed, you will be given an Emergency Restoration assignment. This means you may be called to assist during an emergency outside of your normal responsibilities, work hours and location.
EEO Statement:
Eversource Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, disability status, or protected veteran status.
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