Land Technician

NiSource•Columbus, OH

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

To research, coordinate, and facilitate land activities in order to ensure land rights agreements are properly recorded, maintained, archived, and modified to meet legal requirements and customer expectations. This role involves collaborating with the survey and land leader to track survey and land projects and ensure proper payment to contractors. As a Land Technician at NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on the company to energize their homes and businesses. The position offers exciting challenges daily, allowing individuals to utilize their skills and talents within a company recognized by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers. NiSource is committed to diversity, inviting candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to join an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth.

Requirements

High School Diploma with appropriate experience
Working knowledge of office automation applications including Microsoft office suite and web based applications
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to deliver oral/written presentation on projects
Ability to read and interpret legal documents
Energetic, creative thinker
Organizational skills
Knowledge of land matters
Ability for occasional overnight travel
Possess or ability to obtain Notary Public
Positive team player and customer service focus
Indoors 90%; outdoors 10%
Sitting 80%, standing/walking 10%, bending/lifting 10%
Possible overtime and overnight travel required
Demonstrated knowledge of basic surveying and mapping concepts
Demonstrated knowledge of various land rights and their recording requirements
Valid Drivers License Upon Hire
Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree
Working knowledge of operations support systems (WMS, CMS)

Responsibilities

Investigate and interprets land rights agreements
Assures all pertinent land documentation is available through both electronic media and paper to ensure accurate information is provided to company personnel and/or landowner, with appropriate provisions of agreement
Partners with the legal department in various projects, including discovery requests ensuring all acquired land agreements meet legal requirements
Prepares legal documents (partial releases, surrenders, modifications, bills of sale, etc.)
Examines courthouse records, requests title assistance, and contacts landowners where appropriate
Submits land agreements to appropriate county for recording
Controls/negotiates existing railroad license agreements and preparation of annual lease renewal schedule
Reviews and processes contractor invoices for survey and land work
Establishes and cultivates valued relationships with county recorders, railroads, and company affiliates
Works independently and provides timely and efficient response to customer concerns involving encroachments and other land related matters
Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
Support and apply all safety guidelines and be a champion for safety and support a strong safety culture
May be required to work outside normal work hours and perform tasks outside of normal responsibilities in support of emergency operations