Right of way Agent Assoc- Agent Sr.

American Electric Power•Pikeville, KY

7d•$63,496 - $109,543•Remote

About The Position

Assists in the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric distribution lines and the maintenance of office files relative thereto. Assists in the acquisition of rights required by AEP for the construction, operation and maintenance of AEP's electric distribution and/or distribution facilities. This responsibility encompasses many thousand miles of facilities and many acres of land owned involving many thousands of dollars investment by AEP; responsible for the accuracy and safekeeping of AEP's records.

Requirements

Associate degree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal or related field OR high school diploma and 2 years experience in the acquisition of real estate and right of way or related field.
4 years experience in the acquisition of real estate or right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related type of work. This is in addition to any experience listed above.
Driver license and Notary Commission
Travel in assigned territory.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Capable of walking long distances and or climbing steep terrain.
Capable of utilizing all distribution electronic mapping and easement imaging systems.
Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

Handle complicated negotiations with land owners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.
Settle complicated damage claims with land owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.
Search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein. Remain knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist the Right of Way Supervisor in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for AEP's electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
Assist the ROW Supervisor in providing functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition of land and land rights.
Act as a witness and assist in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.
Maintain property owner files, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports.