Lakes & Property Coordinator I -Sr

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

About the role

At Entergy, we’ve been planning for the future for more than 100 years. We are leading the clean energy transformation for the utility industry and continue to explore alternative technologies. We operate a fleet of more than 30 owned, leased, or operated natural gas, coal, oil, hydro, solar, and petroleum coke plants, with a total engineering capacity exceeding 20,000 megawatts. Entergy continues to build or acquire megawatts from new hydrogen-capable natural gas units, solar, wind, and other technologies complementing our existing nuclear, natural gas, coal, oil, hydroelectric, and solar facilities.

This position will be filled as a Lakes & Property Coordinator I, II, III, or Sr. based on the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate.

Administer Entergy's Shoreline Permitting Program consistent with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) approved Shoreline Management Plan, Historic Properties Management, and license land use article for Project 271-Lakes Hamilton & Catherine. Review and process new construction, modification, and transfer permits with a customer-focused but regulatory mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage Entergy's real properties associated with Lakes Hamilton & Catherine and Carpenter & Remmel Dams in accordance with FERC Project 271 license, including administering leases, protecting Entergy's property rights, inspecting, and settling encroachment issues.
• Inspect the lakes/shoreline and respond appropriately to public hazards, unauthorized encroachments, and permitted facility non-compliances.
• Work with the Company legal department on claims against the Company, enforcement of Entergy's permitting program, and resolution of issues.
• Assist in the management of Entergy's ESRI-based geographic information system and online shoreline permit database associated with Lakes Hamilton & Catherine.
• Work with local, state, and federal agencies with regulatory authority associated with the lakes to ensure compliance with FERC license in areas such as nuisance vegetation management, fisheries management, environmental protection, historic properties protection, public safety, and public recreation.
• Coordinate public safety awareness on the lakes and around the dams.
• Participate in the Hydro Operations Emergency Response Team and in area community events such as coordination of litter clean-up events.
• Work with Realtors, title companies, home inspectors, and the general public on shoreline permit inquiries.
• Evaluate proposed and existing facilities using GIS, Entergy's guidelines, land ownership information, and previous permitting history.
• Innovatively look for ways to improve shoreline management processes and increase efficiency.
• Cross-train with other Hydro Operations personnel to create and maintain a flexible and versatile environment where roles and responsibilities could change as needed.
• Oversee and supervise maintenance of Entergy's parks associated with Entergy's lakes.
• Supervise contractors as Contract Manager in various areas such as park maintenance, lake debris/hazard removal, timber management, and surveying.
• Work and cooperate with local, state, and federal agencies in the management of their parks associated with Lakes Hamilton & Catherine.
• Interface with the public on all matters associated with lake-related issues.
• Work with Company corporate communications department on public relations matters, news releases, and the publishing of a lakefront property owner newsletter.
• Conduct field inspections of Entergy property and facilities on Entergy property, both by land and on water, including safely navigating hillsides, unlevel terrain, and moving in and around obstacles, and safely operating company vehicles & boats.

Requirements

• Minimum Education:
  • Lakes & Property Coordinator I: Bachelor's Degree preferred or relevant work experience.
  • Lakes & Property Coordinator II-Sr: Bachelor's Degree in Environmental/Natural Resources/Real Estate/Business preferred or relevant work experience.
• Minimum Experience:
  • Lakes & Property Coordinator I: 0 to 2 years’ experience with or without a technical degree.
  • Lakes & Property Coordinator II-III: 4 to 6 years’ experience without a technical degree, 2-4 years’ experience with a technical degree.
  • Lakes & Property Coordinator Sr: 6+ years’ experience with or without a technical degree.
• Desired Experience:
  • Experience working with the public or customer service experience.
  • Regulatory compliance experience.
  • GIS experience (ESRI).

Skills

• Excellent verbal and technical writing communication skills.
• High customer focus competencies.
• Excellent conflict and negotiation skills.
• PC proficiency.
• Desired Skills:
  • Skilled in principles of land management and title research.
  • Skilled in contractor management.
• Certifications/Licenses: Boater’s education certificate (desired).

Primary Location: Arkansas-Jones Mill

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%