Job Description

Title:  Fall 2024 - Co-Op/Intern: Real Estate  
Company: Tampa Electric Company  
State and City: Florida - Tampa
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

The TECO Energy Internship & Cooperative Education Program offers college degree-seeking students the opportunity for professional growth while meeting the business needs of the company. The program is an extension of the educational process, providing practical experience to complement formal classroom work. The co-op program recruits students from colleges to give them an opportunity to work in a professional environment related to their field of study.

POSITION SUMMARY/DETAILS:

Primarily responsible for the coordination and administration of official records and document management of company real estate transactions, and records involving real property rights; and for researching and providing information concerning land rights which may be requested by both internal and external customers.

Accountabilities:

• Maintain Real Estate electronic records using Company database, records retention schedules, files and database of agriculture, commercial, residential leases, and distribution/transmission easements.
• Research Company and public records to provide inquiry responses for internal and external customers regarding Company land rights. Perform title searches utilizing governmental records or electronic sources of information to determine accurate ownership interest.
• Research government agency requests and prepare responses including but not limited to release of easement, partial release of easement, vacating of alleys/rights-of-ways, and encroachments.
• Run and Analyze workload reports to help manage the intake of projects into the department.

Physical Location of Co-op: 702 N Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Mostly in a normal office environment

Preferred Availability: Part – Time (20-30 hours)

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

The successful applicant should be enrolled in an accredited university as a college undergraduate or a graduate level post-secondary educational program in a related discipline.

Co-Op Requirements:

• To qualify as a co-op student, enrollment in the university’s co-op program (proof of enrollment required); if not eligible for co-op program (or program unavailable), the student will be considered an intern.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

Degree : Business, Real Estate, Geography

• Other: Open to others with an interest in commercial real estate

Preferred/Related Discipline:

• Business Administration, Business Law, Construction. Not opposed to another discipline if you are interested in commercial real estate, real estate law, or contracts.

Year in School: Freshman or Sophomore

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Microsoft Suite
• Mapping software (GIS, CAD, MicroStation)
• Effectively communicate (oral and written skills) and maintain strong customer relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to make decisions concerning prioritizing work and handling problems in a timely manner.

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 & Acts with Integrity
• Thinks Strategically & Exercises Sound Judgement

A pre-employment drug screening, as well as a background check (including employment, criminal and motor vehicle) will also be conducted as part of the pre-employment screening.

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. 

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