Right of Way (ROW) Agent (Field Based)

ERM • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

ERM is hiring Right of Way (ROW) Agents in Atlanta, Georgia to support natural gas transmission project efforts. ROW Agents will be responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities. This is a full-time, limited-term position with a duration of 12 months, extendable.

Requirements

• High school diploma required.
• Active Georgia Real Estate Salesperson or Broker License and in good standing
• Active Georgia Notary License.
• Minimum of 3 years of ROW experience.
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software.
• Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.
• Ability to work in remote locations for long periods of time;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism;
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day on uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous Pipeline or Electric Transmission Experience preferred.
• IRWA membership a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diverse and complex outreach and negotiations with land owners (or their designees) to secure easements, fee acquisition, licenses, and related property rights.
• Document all landowner interactions and maintain complete acquisition records.
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.
• Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED