Title: Real Estate Analyst
Company : Tampa Electric Company
Location: TECO Plaza
State and City: Florida  -  Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
Hiring Manager: Michelle V Szekeres
Recruiter: Mark E Koener
TITLE: POSITION CONCEPT
The Real Estate Analyst is responsible for performing specifically delegated substantive legal work, relating to matters involving all phases of real estate development including zoning, entitlements, design, permitting, construction, acquisition and disposition; electric and gas rights-of-way use; and all transactional phases of eminent domain for TECO Energy, Inc., and its subsidiaries.   Advise on land use and general real estate matters, which includes: researching and making proposals; attending external meetings and/or hearings; and drafting related documents.  Functions of this position also include local government relations and community relations.  Supports operations including permits, outreach on infrastructure projects, assistance with customer matters and emergency response functions.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interacts with outside entities including government agencies, courts, corporations, law firms, experts, and the public regarding real estate development, right-of way defense, eminent domain, and general real estate matters (“Core Knowledge”); interact with various personnel of all TECO Energy companies on routine legal matters, including but not limited to, real estate and eminent domain.
• Performs legal research, including but not limited to, searches on Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, Practicing Law Company, Practicing Law Institute, Municode, and Federal and State Courts. Incorporate the research into a memorandum to the attorney for review and use. Draft and edit business and legal letters, memoranda and other correspondence, as well as routine legal documents. Utilize department’s case management system, CounselLink.
• Attend informal and formal public meetings, including commission/council meetings.
• Assist operations/business units on elevated issues related to local governments including; rights-of-way access, permitting, relocation of facilities, emergencies and any local government policy, ordinance or rule that affects electric or gas delivery.
• Promote a positive company image in the community, demonstrating knowledge in the areas of “Core Knowledge” and conveying a commitment of excellence, ownership, and understanding.
• Participate in cross-functional teams and develop areas of subject matter expertise as appropriate to support company initiatives and opportunities to remain professionally challenged and engaged, e.g., economic development, corporate citizenship, environment/sustainability, state government relations, etc. Establish and maintain a network of internal subject matter experts to identify and improve business acumen and quality of communications.
SUPERVISION
Indirect Supervision: Provide project leadership as required.
RELATIONSHIPS
Key Internal: Must effectively interact with TECO Energy, Inc., and its subsidiaries, Officers, Senior Management, and team members across all companies at all levels.
Key External: Must develop and maintain key relationships with government agencies, courts, corporations, law firms, and our experts.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Required: Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college in Business, Political Science, Real Estate, or any other related field of study.
Related Experience
Required: Minimum of six (6) years of experience related to a portion of the Duties & Responsibilities of this position.
Preferred : Working in electric or natural gas utility industry; as a land planner, as a real estate or eminent domain paralegal; for a local or state government; or other experience related to the position is desirable.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Required : Knowledge in one or more “Core Knowledge” areas.  Knowledge of governmental processes at local level.  Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills including the ability to be familiar and maintain a working knowledge of the operations, Standards, and procedures of TECO Energy and its operating companies.
COMPETENCIES
Builds Strong Collaborative Relationships
Cultivates Innovation and Embraces Change
Develops People and teams
Drives Operational Excellence for Customers
Speaks up on Safety, Health, and the Environment
Takes Ownership and Acts with Integrity
Thinks Strategically and Exercises Sound Judgment
WORKING CONDITIONS
Occasional travel and flexibility to work outside normal business hours required.
TECO offers a competitive Benefits package!!
Competitive Salary *401k Savings plan w/ company matching * Pension plan * Paid time off* Paid Holiday time * Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage  *Tuition Assistance Program * Employee Assistance Program * Wellness Programs * On-site Fitness Centers * Bonus Plan and more!
STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS ....Please make sure to read below!!!  Responding to storms will be considered a condition of employment.
TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.
TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.
In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.
Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
ADA policy
It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.
Application accommodations
Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.
Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.