Right of Way Specialist

SUMMARY:

This role researches, secures and processes easements quit claims for transmission and distribution rights-of-ways. Researches land ownership and existing easement rights for property. Facilitates acquisition and/or prepares and secures permits from government agencies and railroads. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the States in which services are rendered.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

:

- Utilize communication and negotiating skills to acquire property rights required by the company and its affiliates. Will use negotiating strategies to facilitate the land rights acquisition process.

- Utilize working knowledge of real estate law along with engineering knowledge in applying solutions to company acquisition projects.

- Acquires permits for the use of federal lands, coordinating compliance with all environmental requirements.

- Obtains appraisal and preliminary title reports prepared by independent appraisers and title companies to determine present and future value of property affected by proposed facilities; makes recommendations regarding appraised value for purchase or acquisition of easements and fee title.

- Collaborates with Land Surveyors, Research Specialists, and Data Specialists to distribute work responsibilities related to projects to most effectively deliver results.

- Communicates with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers and others in gaining land rights to support company projects and customer requests.

- Assists in preparing reports for weekly construction project status meetings and reports on the status of right of way acquisition.

- Assist others with more complex transactions, as needed.

- Perform other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.

REGULAR ATTENDANCE

is required.

2.

EDUCATION

and/or

EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Required High school degree or GED.

Preferred A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Business Administration or related field of study.

EXPERIENCE:

At least 5 Year(s) experience in obtaining property rights and easements from landowners and governmental agencies

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Public Notary is required. Real Estate license preferred.

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING :

Employees new to the position will be required to gain full working knowledge of the systems and processes used in the full performance of the job which may include attending seminars, on the job with other incumbents to the role or corporate workshops.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

The following skills are required for this job:

- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Adobe Acrobat

- Ability to deal and work well with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

- High commitment to achieving goals and plans

- Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills

- Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills

- Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments

- High commitment to achieving goals and plans

- Demonstrated skill in verbal/written communications

- Professional appearance maintained at all times

- Team oriented

While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is:

Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic)

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company