Environmental and Land Use Planner I, II, III, or Senior

Our culture is at the heart of our success and we are looking for talented individuals for the position of Environmental and Land User Planner I, II, III or Senior to bring their skills and experience to the table while enriching our already strong culture. 

What you will do

• Secure environmental permits and land use authorizations required to construct and maintain distribution, transmission and generation assets.
• Manages consultants and directs their efforts to secure environmental permits and land use authorization.
• Provide technical guidance, permitting assistance, and planning input.

 What you bring 

• Knowledge of and experience with researching and securing local, state, and federal land management environmental permits and land use authorizations.
• Knowledge of municipal and county zoning and land use codes, and the permitting and licensing process required by the various governing agencies throughout Southern Arizona.
• Knowledge of Arizona Corporate Commission and Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee processes.

 

*Full job description 

Position Description

Identifies local, state, and federal jurisdictional and regulatory requirements, then secures related environmental and land use authorizations in support of distribution, transmission, and generation projects.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Secures environmental permits and land use authorizations required to construct and maintain distribution, transmission, and generation assets for system reinforcement, system integrity, public improvement, and business development projects.
• Manages consultants and directs their efforts to secure environmental permits and land use authorizations that meet internal and external requirements throughout all phases of project work from initial site selection to post construction close out.
• Develops and maintains business relationships with internal departments, jurisdictions, regulators, and other key stakeholders on behalf of the company.
• Provides technical guidance and permitting assistance in response to general land use questions.
• Provides planning and permitting input for right-of-way project research.
• Reviews, develops and manages requests for proposals, project scopes and budgets. Works with TEP GIS staff to acquire and maintain Land Resources’ geospatial data layers. 
• Provides GIS support within the Land Resources department, including preparation of maps, exhibits, and maintaining related database information.
• Works closely with the project manager on overall project management from inception to completion.
• Develops O&M and Capital budget forecasts, tracks expenditures, and provides variance explanations at the project level.
• Develops schedules and monitors progress to ensure proper coordination throughout all project phases.
• Leads formal and informal meetings concerning assigned projects. Works across departments to identify project needs and requirements.
• Provide services