Req # 1637 - Acquisition Representative Junior

APPALACHIAN FIELD SERVICE LLC

10d

About The Position

Appalachian Field Service (AFS) is seeking motivated Junior Acquisition Representatives to support an electric utility client’s Vegetation Management program with projects across the State of Georgia. Applicants must currently reside in the State of Georgia and have a valid GA driver's license for consideration. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in the Right of Way (ROW) industry. Successful candidates will assist in land rights acquisition tasks under the guidance of Contract Coordinators to ensure timely and professional completion of projects.

Requirements

• Works to accomplish acquisition requirements with oversight from Contract Coordinator.
• Under direction of Contract Coordinator, conducts land rights acquisition tasks, including reviewing ownership records, valuations, construction plans, and related documents.
• Provides effective, professional effort to meet with property owners and other stakeholders to successfully conduct negotiations that serve client’s land rights acquisition goals.
• Collaborates with Contract Coordinator to resolve property owner problems in professional manner.
• Coordinates with Contract Coordinator to prepare acquisition offer documents.
• Ability to prepare documents and ensure precision in data and file input and documentation.
• Prepares files and progress reports/other documentation accurately, timely, and consistently, and
• Ability to create accurate Exhibit A drawings on an as-needed basis.
• Must currently have a Georgia Notary or be willing to get it upon notice of selection.
• Must currently own or be willing to obtain a Windows-based laptop for work-related duties, as other systems are not compatible with AFS or client-required programs.
• Understands principles of Georgia real estate law,
• General understanding of interpretation of maps,
• Knowledgeable in reading and understanding real property descriptions,
• Proficient mapping (exhibit drawing) skills,
• Knowledgeable of considerations to consider when making determinations of specific easement and property rights,
• Must be proficient in English (spoken and written communication) with excellent grammatical skills (bi-lingual in Spanish beneficial),
• Demonstrated ability in computer skills, including proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products, and
• Sound business acumen and ability to effectively communicate in writing, in person, and by phone.

Nice To Haves

• bi-lingual in Spanish beneficial

Responsibilities

• Research property ownership, including locating and documenting correct vesting deeds, analyzing title reports, running title forward when a parcel is assigned in client’s designated database, and/or running title forward at the time of document execution (and, if necessary, again at the time of recording) to identify/confirm the current property owner.
• Create a parcel list in client’s designated database (unless otherwise provided).
• Make initial contact with each property owner and, after initial contact, continue communications with the property owner only by the method(s) and during the hours as requested by the property owner.
• Always identify themselves, verbally and/or in writing (i.e., emails, business cards, etc.) as Suppliers for client in all communications with property owners.
• Negotiate in good faith for appropriate property rights in accordance with financial direction from the designated program representative, using standard property rights templates provided by client.
• Promptly notify the designated representative via direct email of any potential issue with a property owner or potential public relations issue.
• Promptly notify the designated representative via direct email if a property owner requests any change to the standard easement(s) for any Vegetation Management projects.
• Report all project activity in client’s designated database within 24 hours.
• Use proper execution processes to obtain proper signatures on property rights documents in accordance with state law.
• Submit check requests for property owner payment and obtain W-9 in accordance with the Guidelines.
• Create accurate drawings depicting the easement (or other property right) for inclusion in final documentation package.
• Promptly upload the following to the client’s designated database: all documentation required pursuant to the Guidelines (the quality of which must be legible and sufficient for e-filing in applicable jurisdictions), vesting deed, title report, property plat, tax card, verified addresses and phone numbers, Secretary of State documentation, probate documents, appraisal, Exhibit A or Parcel Map, etc. (as applicable), Communication notes (on a daily basis), and Properly executed easement/property rights document (within 24 hours of execution).
• If unsuccessful with acquisition, all activity and status must be reported in client’s designated database and Coordinator must be notified within 24 hours of final communication attempt with property owner.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Opportunity to work on infrastructure projects.
• Professional growth and training in the land acquisition field.
• Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA), Retirement Plan (company match), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off & Holidays!
• Work with a dynamic team contributing to essential infrastructure development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed