Land Use Specialist

Brookfield Renewable N.A.; Conestoga (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus: 10%

Job summary

Brookfield Renewable N.A. seeks a Land Use Specialist to manage its Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia real estate portfolio from the Conestoga area.

You will prepare, negotiate and execute real estate transactions, including rights of way, easements, permits, and leases, and oversee property boundaries and shoreline management. The role requires strong project management, regulatory coordination, and data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Requires a university or college degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in real estate and/or land management or similar.
• Proficient with MS Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access).
• Ability to work in a complex, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in the execution of real estate transactions including purchase/sales agreements, rights of way, access easements, licenses, amendments, leases, and permits.
• Lead property and recreation area inspections, licensing and permitting programs, and enforce land and shoreline management policies.
• Develop and submit letters and reports to meet state and federal regulatory requirements.
• Establish relationships with regulatory agencies, community organizations, realtors, and stakeholders.
• Manage vegetation maintenance and surveying contractors, including safety plan enforcement.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to obtain necessary permits and plans.
• Oversee annual billing for leases and permits for assigned facilities.

Skills

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Problem solving

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to travel

Education

University or college degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

GIS

Job description

Conestoga, PA office

Full time

Reporting to the Senior Compliance Manager, the Land Use Specialist will manage Brookfield’s Pennsylvania, Maryland, and West Virginia real estate portfolio by preparing, negotiating and executing real estate transactions for their assigned facilities including rights of way, easements, permits, and leases. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing management of property boundaries, vegetation and hazard tree removal, shoreline activities, and recreation facilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in the execution of real estate transactions including, but not limited to, purchase/sales agreements, right of ways, access easements, licenses, amendments, leases, dock permits;
• Protect and preserve company property and property rights through prevention and legal action as required while minimizing liability;
• Responsible for leading property and recreation area inspections, licensing and permitting programs, as well as enforcing land and shoreline management policies;
• Ensure timely development and submission of letters and reports to meet state and federal regulatory requirements;
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with regulatory agencies, community organizations, realtors, lakefront owners, campgrounds, general public, and other Stakeholders;
• Act as Project Manager for vegetation maintenance and surveying contractors to assist operations staff, including writing and enforcing job safety plans;
• Work with local, state and federal agencies to obtain Erosion & Sedimentation Plans and General Permits;
• Lead annual billing effort for leases and permits for their assigned facilities;

Requirements

• Strong time management skills with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Attention to detail and follow-through and have the ability to keep data and documents organized and error free;
• Be innovative, self-directed and able to work and contribute in a fast-paced team environment;
• Strong problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail and thoroughness.
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid driver’s license. A motor vehicle report that shows driving history, including information about your driver’s license, will be required if you are selected as the successful candidate;
• This role travels to facilities located in PA, MD and WV. Limited overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of University or College in a relevant field, or equivalent work experience
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience, including real estate and/or land management
• Proven ability to work in complex, dynamic environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access
• GIS skills preferred

Salary: $65k-85k/yr (commensurate with experience)

Bonus: 10%