Right of Way Agent I, II or Sr. (Hybrid - La Crosse, WI)

Dairyland Power Cooperative•La Crosse, WI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Right of Way Agent will work to learn the various disciplines of the Right-of-Way project lifecycle. Position will focus on Right-of-Way acquisitions, purchase and sale of lands and land rights, negotiation of difficult leases, development and maintenance of public relations and assist in management of existing Cooperative-owned lands and rights of way.

Requirements

Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with diverse groups of people
Analytical, problem solving and negotiation skills
Basic understanding of engineering design drawings and aerial maps
Organization skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to adapt to changing conditions and priorities
Financial aptitude
Valid Driver’s License
State of Wisconsin Real Estate Salesperson License must be obtained within six (6) months of employment as well as successful completion of International Right of Way Association’s Principles of Negotiations.
Level I - Associates degree in related business, real estate or technical field. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Knowledge in real estate and right-of-way preferred.
Level II -: Associate degree in related business, real estate or technical field with three (3) years of experience in real estate or right-of-way. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. Experience with engineering design and practices related to transmission lines/substations along with knowledge of legal requirements and appraisal functions pertaining to right-of- way acquisitions preferred.
Sr Level - Bachelor of Science Degree is required in a real estate related field such as Land Use, Planning, Civil engineering, Surveying or Agricultural Management plus a minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in right of way (real estate) work, or meets the qualifications for Right-of-Way Agent II at Dairyland Power and has worked successfully in that position at Dairyland for a minimum of five (5) years.

Responsibilities

Negotiate the purchase of lands and land rights of routine complexity, e.g., easements, leases, licenses, permits and land use agreements.
Meet with governmental authorities (state, municipal, township, city, etc.) to obtain necessary resolution and/or permits needed on an individual case or project basis.
Provide input and assistance (office and field) in preliminary layout of proposed projects.
Assist and prepare Real Estate Valuation Worksheet, including the compilation of data relating to zoning, highest and best use, topography, soils, comparable market sales, data, improvement inventory and measurement, calculations analysis and correlation of such data to establish equitable valuations to be presented as offers in the purchase of lands and land rights.
Prepare documents and other forms used in the purchase and management of lands and land rights.
Abstract title information, including a search of all indices of record to establish record ownership and reveal all other interests of record, including encumbrances or other conditions of record that may affect the interest being acquired.
Conduct liaison with vegetation crews, construction crews, survey crew, restoration crew and property owners.
Investigate and settle construction and /or other damage claims or recommend proper solutions to their settlement.
Prepare legible written reports of each negotiation incident and other pertinent facts relating to each transaction and maintain adequate records thereof.
Other duties as assigned.