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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

This position can be located at any Duke Energy location within the Carolinas East Division. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for negotiation and acquisition of real estate rights in support of Transmission, Distribution, Nuclear, Fossil, Hydro, Lake Services, Gas Operations, Distributed Energy Resources (Solar), as well as any Corporate needs. They will use advanced negotiating strategies to facilitate the acquisition process for full or partial rights in support of all regulated business units. They must be familiar with public land records and how to research ownership. They must be familiar with numerous land use issues. They will work in collaboration with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, and others in gaining land rights to support company projects and customer requests. This position is specialist role and should have the experience and capability for a variety of land rights acquisition projects. This would include purchasing in fee, easement, permitting, licensing, leases as well as conducting property sales and dispositions. This position may also serve in a leadership role providing oversight to contracted resources as projects may require.

Responsibilities

• Negotiation - Ability to work with property owners and interests to bring about an equitable and fair settlement for the rights being acquired.
• Communications - Ability to develop interpersonal relationships. Written and verbal skills are vital in dealing with individuals as well as groups (i.e. DOT, Homeowner Assoc., Courts, church leadership, boards, public meetings, etc.)
• Basic legal expertise - proficient in research and examination of basic title issues (deeds, mortgages, liens, taxes, etc.) and ability to perform a limited title search. Review of transaction documents. Assist attorneys with legal proceedings to include expert witness testimony.
• Project Management – Sr. RE Representative must be able to manage various tasks simultaneously in order to accomplish desired objectives. Acquisition requires managing a variety of competing interests to include risks, costs and relationships.
• Valuation - Ability to compile sales data to support values for both fee simple and partial rights acquisition and disposal. Able to read appraisal reports with a critical eye and challenge opinions.
• Administrative - Familiarity with MS Office and other tools in order to compile and complete reports. Maintain and protect field files as directed by Records Retention policy and/or state regulations. Appropriate documentation of all aspects of transactions from contract preparation to recording of conveyances. Ensures payments are made with proper accounting by check/wire to facilitate transaction settlements.

Required/Basic Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Real Estate Representative

• Bachelors degree in business, real estate or other related degree
• In addition to bachelor's degree, five (5) years minimum of related work experience
• In lieu of bachelor's degree AND five (5) years minimum of related work experience listed above, high school diploma/GED AND seven (7) years minimum of related work experience

Senior Real Estate Representative

• Bachelors degree in business, real estate or other related degree
• In addition to bachelor's degree, six (6) years minimum of related work experience
• In lieu of bachelor's degree AND six (6) years minimum of related work experience listed above, high school diploma/GED AND seven (7) years minimum of related work experience
• Real estate license

Specific Requirements

• State driver's license
• Notary license required within 6 months of hire

Desired Qualifications

• Survey and land engineering knowledge
• Knowledge of electric operations and construction
• Environmental awareness to understand basics of due diligence and the public requirements for projects.
• Advanced Communication skills
• Experience in a portfolio of complex projects
• Demonstrated advance problem solving skills, requiring little direction from management.
• A real estate professional designation earned through testing and experience from a recognized real estate association such as IRWA, Appraisal Institute, CoreNet, CCIM, etc.
• Effective public presentation, witness and testimony skills and experience. ​

Working Conditions

• Will often require irregular work schedule to accommodate land owners and other professionals to include frequent evenings and weekends.
• Travel may be required to facilitate certain negotiations and execute transactions.
• Field visits are often required to analyze property and participate in due diligence.
• Field mobility classification – work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

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Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

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Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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JOB LOCATION

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

New employees are eligible for a $5,000 bonus; with $2,500 paid on the first payroll, and $2,500 paid upon completion of six (6) month introductory period from hire date.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Experience / Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering, architecture, or directly related field

• Master’s Degree preferred

• 8 + years of experience

Knowledge: 

• General proficiency in MS Office products

• Knowledge of Accela, SharePoint, EADOCs, GIS, INFOR, Innovyze modeling products, considered a plus

Abilities: 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and Aurora Water contractors

• Multi-task; manage projects

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Analyze and compile technical information and reports

• Evaluate and interpret a variety of asset data

Skills: 

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills

Licenses and Certifications:  

• Professional Engineering License.  If not in the State of Colorado, the ability to obtain within 6 months.

• Colorado driver's license with a good driving history

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands: 

• Sedentary physical work requiring the ability to lift a maximum of 10 pounds

• Occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing

• Vision sufficient to read computer screens, printouts, and related documents

• Dexterity to operate a computer system and other related equipment

• Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees and citizens

• Endurance sufficient to sit and work at a computer for long periods of time

 
Work Environment: 

• Works in a clean, comfortable environment

• The work environment will occasionally include field visits to Aurora Water facilities (treatment facilities, pump stations, tanks, reservoirs, etc.)

Equipment Used: 

• Operates a motor vehicle; survey equipment; measuring equipment such as tapes, levels and micrometers, camera and personal computer. 

• This position may require the incumbent to occasionally use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check and drug screening. Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

Senior Energy Supply Procurement Originator

Origination & Structuring Leads commercial and strategic approach for maximizing value and effectively managing risks associated with PGE’s power supply portfolio. Develops structured proposals for deals involving any combination of energy (electric, gas and services) that provide mid- to long-term strategies for fueling power plants and effectively managing power supply portfolio. Develops models and market strategies to assess economic value and price risks inherent in complex transactions and negotiations across the enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Wholesale Transmission Portfolio Management - Manages the PGE Merchant wholesale transmission portfolio. Monitors evolving policy arenas - including BPA and WRAP - for changes that could impact PGE's wholesale power portfolio. Supports PGE's WRAP efforts by providing SME assistance and expertise.

• Energy/Risk Management Products and Strategies - Designs, markets and implements structured energy and risk management products and strategies to reduce costs, optimize assets and reduce risks associated with PGE's resource portfolio and wholesale market activities; ensures risks and benefits of structured products are identified, priced and allocated.

• New Energy Resources Contracting - Evaluates and negotiates transactions to acquire new energy resources, contracts and infrastructure; supports the competitive bidding process and other procurement activities to acquire long-term resources; ensures that contract terms and conditions meet PGE's commercial, operational and risk-mitigation requirements.

• Market Analysis - Identifies and assesses potential changing market dynamics or fundamental drivers that could impact price or availability of fuel and related assets.

• Outbound Marketing - Conducts outbound marketing to develop positive commercial relationships and opportunities with counterparties in the wholesale energy markets; identifies opportunities for bilateral partnerships, contracts and asset transactions.

• External Relations - Represents PGE in the wholesale markets; participates in industry forums and conferences; represents PGE’s interests in regulatory and rate case proceedings.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education: Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, computer science, mathematics, engineering or other related field or equivalent experience. An MBA or MS in finance, economics or related financial discipline preferred.

Experience: Typically eight or more years in the energy industry or related field.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

• Intermediate knowledge of the electric utility industry and electric energy markets, including trading, scheduling procedures, state and federal policies and regulations and underlying physical infrastructure and networks

• Intermediate knowledge of financial concepts, including options, swaps, futures, forward contracts and asset valuation methods

• Intermediate entrepreneurial skills Intermediate financial and risk modeling skills

• Intermediate skills in analyzing energy market conditions or trends

• Intermediate skills in promoting and selling products and services, including marketing strategy and tactics

• Intermediate skills in negotiating contracts

General Competencies

• Intermediate analytical thinking skills

• Intermediate business acumen

• Intermediate creativity and innovation skills

• Intermediate diplomacy skills

• Intermediate organization and prioritization skills

• Intermediate presentation/facilitation skills

• Intermediate problem-solving skills

• Intermediate risk management skills

• Intermediate written and oral presentation skills

Environment: Office/Hybrid

Compensation Range:

In addition, this position is eligible for a performance-based incentive bonus. Actual total compensation is commensurate with experience, skills, and education

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well-being and professional development, both now and into the future. To find out more, click here.

Join us today and power your potential!

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PGE is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. PGE will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

PGE does not discriminate on the basis of disability. We recognize individuals have a variety of abilities to offer and we believe there is much to value and celebrate by incorporating different abilities into the work we do. One very important way we live this out is in our application and interview process. We work hard to support individuals who may need an accommodation to fully participate in these processes. If you feel you may need an accommodation, or would like to request one, please notify the Talent Acquisition Specialist (Recruiter) associated with the job posting. You may also make this request by contacting talentacquisition@pgn.com or by calling 503-464-7250. The Recruiter will provide information and next steps for the accommodation process.  Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) team is also available for support.  You can contact them at dei@pgn.com.

To be considered for this position, please complete the following employment application by the posting close date.  Posting closes at midnight (Pacific Time) on the closing date below. If no date is listed, job is open until filled.