Right of Way Specialist I

Rk&K • Fairfax, VA

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About The Position

RK&K is looking for a Right of Way Specialist to support our Utilities/Real Estate Group in Fairfax, Virginia. Build your career and help build a better environment by providing real estate support to include negotiations, acquisitions assistance for utility and other infrastructure projects. Essential Functions Provide real estate support for acquisitions Negotiate acquisitions/divestures as needed on various utility projects Comply with Federal, State and Local real estate laws Prepare required Deeds, Easements, Options, Condemnation Packages and Agreements as necessary Conduct property settlements Testify as needed in condemnation cases Attend project meetings, prepare and provide project updates and meeting minutes Prepare Comparable Market Analysis reports and just compensation letters Appraisal Reviews Research county land records and review title commitments

Requirements

• Four (4) years of experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance or property asset management services
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Negotiate for the acquisition or sale of real estate
• Assemble and interpret information from a variety of sources
• Prepare comparable market analysis and just compensation reports
• Prepare bid packages, option contracts and condemnation filings
• Communicate effectively as a witness in trials and in public meetings and hearings
• Obtain required project specific state notary public
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers and the general public
• Demonstrate knowledge of the court system, its records and its rules
• Demonstrate knowledge of Federal, State and local real estate laws, standards and guidelines such as the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acts
• prepare accurate cost estimates
• abstract and interpret real property land titles and financial instruments
• solve real estate related issues
• Interpret maps, deeds, plats and plans
• Experience in a variety of acquisition and relocation projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with Electric Utility projects
• Knowledge of Electric Utility Systems
• Experience reviewing Title Commitments
• General Knowledge of Virginia

Responsibilities

• Provide real estate support for acquisitions
• Negotiate acquisitions/divestures as needed on various utility projects
• Comply with Federal, State and Local real estate laws
• Prepare required Deeds, Easements, Options, Condemnation Packages and Agreements as necessary
• Conduct property settlements
• Testify as needed in condemnation cases
• Attend project meetings, prepare and provide project updates and meeting minutes
• Prepare Comparable Market Analysis reports and just compensation letters
• Appraisal Reviews
• Research county land records and review title commitments

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Much, much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees