What are the responsibilities and job description for the Siting and Land Rights Agent I position at Minnesota Power?
Employment Type
ALLETE - Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt: Salary, not eligible for over time
Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation’s largest industrial customers. Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy. We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.
Responsibilities
External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.
This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.
ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.
EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled
ALLETE - Non-Union
FLSA Status
Exempt: Salary, not eligible for over time
Minnesota Power, an ALLETE company, is an electric utility headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota. We provide electricity in a 26,000-square-mile service area in northeastern Minnesota to 150,000 customers, including 14 municipal systems and some of the nation’s largest industrial customers. Minnesota Power is committed to a sustainable future for the climate, our customers and our communities while delivering safe and reliable energy. We play a unique and significant role in ALLETE’s sustainability-in-action strategy. Our culture drives excellence through our shared values of integrity, safety, people, and the planet.
Responsibilities
- Under supervision, assist with land acquisition activities to support the identification, negotiation, and securing property rights for infrastructure and maintenance projects.
- Support compliance efforts by gathering information related to real estate and environmental laws, as well as local and federal regulations, for land use and siting activities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure land-related activities align with project objectives and timelines.
- Provide support as a point of contact for landowners, customers, community stakeholders, helping to address concerns and foster positive relationships.
- Participate in public meetings and hearings.
- Work with public agencies and external stakeholders.
- Serve as a resource for colleagues by contributing to team projects and initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree and no experience required. OR
- Associate degree PLUS two years or more related experience required. OR
- High school diploma or equivalent PLUS four years or more related experience required.
- This position may be considered for a hybrid work arrangement based on ALLETE’s needs. A Hybrid work arrangement means the employee's position will be a blend of work performed both in-person and at an offsite location such as an employee's home office. This position will report to Duluth, MN.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Must be willing to travel to attend stakeholder meetings or other events. Locations could be within the Company’s service territory, where Company assets and/or projects are located and government agency locations.
- Requires strong communication and organizational skills to assist in building and maintaining effective working relationships.
- This position may be subject to assessment of skills, job match and/or aptitude.
- The expected annual compensation range for this position is $58,000 - $72,000. Compensation offered to the selected candidate will vary depending on relevant knowledge, skills, training, experience, and market conditions.
- Compensation Incentive Program
- Retirement Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Community Engagement, and more.
External applicants must apply online via www.allete.com/careers.
This job posting will be available for application until the position has been filled OR the posting close date noted herein, whichever date is earlier.
ALLETE is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact our Human Resources department at 218-723-3921.
EEO/AA/F/M/Vet/Disabled
Salary : $58,000 - $72,000