Easements & Land Use Specialist

Umatilla Electric Cooperative; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-10 Schedule (Friday's Off)

401(K) up to 11% Company Match

Pension Plan (100% Employer Sponsored)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Vacation, Sick Leave and 11 paidholi…

Gym Membership Subsidy

Employer Sponsored Training

Fundraising & community service

Job summary

Umatilla Electric Cooperative is seeking a Land Use Specialist to manage easements, land-use permits, and property acquisitions. You will work with engineers, attorneys, property owners, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and timely delivery of construction work packages. Strong GIS and mapping skills are essential.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to operate in a team-focused environment supporting electrical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• 5 years land-use/right-of-way experience or related training.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and secure easements and property interests.
• Prepare, submit, and track land use applications with regulatory agencies.
• Produce maps, diagrams, and reports for field operations.
• Maintain up-to-date maps and GIS data for engineering and assets.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for projects and documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, attorneys, property owners, and agencies.

Skills

Easements

Property research

Title review

GIS concepts

Mapping software

Education

Associate degree

Tools

ArcMap

Web mapping

GIS scripting

Job description

Umatilla Electric Cooperative is seeking a Land Use Specialist to manage easements, land-use permits, and property acquisitions. You will work with engineers, attorneys, property owners, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and timely delivery of construction work packages. Strong GIS and mapping skills are essential.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to operate in a team-focused environment supporting electrical infrastructure projects.