Right of Way Agent

Coates Field Service Inc•Wichita, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Coates is seeking a Right of Way Agent for day-to-day right of way duties for electric distribution and transmission projects. This embedded position will report directly to our client’s office located in Wichita, KS. Computer literacy and technical skills are necessary for this position. Per Diem Available. Local Wichita candidates or candidates willing to work long term in the area are preferred.

Requirements

Electric transmission project experience preferred
In-depth knowledge of legal terminology that applies to land acquisition
Capable of completing legal documents and forms such as easements and agreements
Knowledge of the sequence of processes required to complete acquisition
Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper
Ability to read and analyze engineering drawings and right of way plans in order to properly explain the taking
The ability to read, understand and communicate property valuation information to landowners, as contained in formal real estate appraisals prepared by professional state certified appraisers.
The further ability to render independent land value judgments and determine when compensation beyond the value outlined in an appraisal is justified
Proficient in programs necessary to maintain documentation and produce reports
Understands technology of projects well enough to explain and discuss with property owners
Skilled in variety of research methods, particularly internet, courthouse and recorded documents
Knowledge of how to determine valuations of crops, trees, pastures, etc. for damage settlement
Completion of courses relating to current issues and processes, as sanctioned and/or offered by the International Right of Way Association

Nice To Haves

Local Wichita candidates or candidates willing to work long term in the area are preferred.

Responsibilities

Contacts landowners throughout the system for a series of acquisition or construction tasks
Determine ownership from in-house (client) records and online public records, at the subject county and online public records
Landowner encroachment mitigation on existing rights of way
Explains project to landowners and answers their questions
Documents all contact with landowners within 1 business day of interaction (mail, telephone, e-mail, personal visits)
Assimilates contact information and project activities, enters details into project database
Secures permission from landowner for various types of surveys and studies on and across public or private lands
Negotiates for option agreements, easements, supplemental easements, tenant’s consents, access, temporary construction, and related agreements
Obtains maps and tax roll information
Secures ownership information from variety of sources
Records legal documents in appropriate county offices
Provides liaison between landowner and other contractors such as construction crews, inspectors, archaeologists
Settles damages before, during and after construction
Maintains assigned parcel files from beginning to end of project
May be required to testify in condemnation and other proceedings as expert witness
Maintain a professional, courteous, and respectful demeanor to represent interests involved