Right of Way Specialist I
About The Position
RK&K is seeking a Right of Way Specialist to support its Utilities/Real Estate Group in New Jersey and surrounding areas. The role provides real estate support, including negotiations and acquisition assistance for utility and other infrastructure projects. The specialist may negotiate acquisitions and divestitures, prepare real estate documents, conduct settlements, support condemnation proceedings, and research property records and title commitments. The role also involves project coordination, market analysis, appraisal reviews, and compliance with applicable real estate laws.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance, property asset management services, or related experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience negotiating the acquisition or sale of real estate.
- Ability to communicate effectively as a witness in trials and in public meetings and hearings.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers, and the general public.
- Knowledge of the court system, its records, and its rules.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local real estate laws, standards, and guidelines, such as the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acts.
- Experience in a variety of acquisition and relocation projects.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with electric utility projects.
- Knowledge of electric utility systems.
- Experience reviewing title commitments.
- General knowledge of New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities
- Provide real estate support for acquisitions.
- Negotiate acquisitions and divestitures as needed on utility projects.
- Comply with federal, state, and local real estate laws.
- Prepare deeds, easements, options, condemnation packages, and agreements as necessary.
- Conduct property settlements.
- Testify as needed in condemnation cases.
- Attend project meetings and prepare and provide project updates and meeting minutes.
- Prepare Comparable Market Analysis reports and just compensation letters.
- Review appraisals.
- Research county land records and review title commitments.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Hybrid schedule
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs
- Employee resource groups
- Career development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
