Right of Way & Permitting Specialist

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority in Fort Defiance, Arizona, seeks a qualified Rights of Way Specialist to obtain clearances and manage ROW processes for proposed projects. The role focuses on Navajo Nation rights of way and requires coordinating with staff, landowners, agencies, and contractors to keep projects on schedule and compliant.

You will maintain comprehensive ROW records, review environmental and cultural resource considerations, and oversee contracts for related studies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• Vocational/Specialized Training.
• 2-3 years' experience in obtaining Navajo Nation Rights of Way.
• Valid Driver's License required (subject to motor vehicle record review).

Responsibilities

• Obtains right-of-way, archaeological, biological, and similar field clearances.
• Assures that project preparation, field survey and permitting process, and customer contact is accomplished.
• Consult with staff to establish goals for the department.
• Maintains right-of-way records.
• Represents NTUA at meetings with customers, consultants and contractors when dealing with projects not handled by district personnel.
• Maintains contact and liaison with the public, Tribal, State, Federal and private organizations.
• Interprets pertinent legislation, developments and trends affecting the right-of-way acquisition process.
• Conducts or attends meetings to disseminate information and/or attain approval on utility projects.
• Examines and provides guidance on mitigative measures involving significant impacts to environmental and/or cultural resources.
• Responsible for and oversees contracts for professional service in areas of appraisal, archaeology, biology, and other environmental studies.
• Develops, reviews and/or finalizes the Environmental Assessments, Impact Statements and Borrower's Environmental Reports per mandated Federal requirements.
• Examines appraisal and negotiates an offer with landowners and/or users.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
• Navajo Preference
• Navajo Veteran Preference
• This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Skills

Right-of-way acquisition

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority in Fort Defiance, Arizona, seeks a qualified Rights of Way Specialist to obtain clearances and manage ROW processes for proposed projects. The role focuses on Navajo Nation rights of way and requires coordinating with staff, landowners, agencies, and contractors to keep projects on schedule and compliant.

You will maintain comprehensive ROW records, review environmental and cultural resource considerations, and oversee contracts for related studies.