Right of Way Specialist

Pike • Duluth, GA

11d

About The Position

The Right of Way Specialist researches, secures, and processes easements and quitclaims for transmission and distribution rights-of-way. The role researches land ownership and existing easement rights, facilitates acquisitions, and prepares and secures permits from government agencies and railroads. The specialist must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal in the states where services are rendered.

The work is described as semi-routine, with most tasks covered by established procedures. The role regularly interacts with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, and others, and influences decisions of moderate nature requiring a high degree of tact. New employees receive training to gain working knowledge of the systems and processes used in the job, potentially through seminars, on-the-job training with other role incumbents, or corporate workshops.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• 1–3 years of experience obtaining property rights and easements from landowners and governmental agencies.
• Public Notary is required; must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the states in which services are rendered.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and basic algebra and geometry, and calculate common figures and amounts.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions and solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills; demonstrated negotiation, decision-making, verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and follow through; commitment to achieving goals; and a team-oriented approach.
• Regular attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Real Estate license.

Responsibilities

• Use communication and negotiation skills and strategies to acquire property rights required by the company and its affiliates.
• Apply working knowledge of real estate law and engineering knowledge to solutions for company acquisition projects.
• Acquire permits for use of federal lands and coordinate compliance with environmental requirements.
• Obtain appraisal and preliminary title reports from independent appraisers and title companies; assess present and future property value affected by proposed facilities and recommend appraised values for purchases or acquisitions of easements and fee title.
• Collaborate with Land Surveyors, Research Specialists, and Data Specialists to distribute project work effectively.
• Communicate with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, and others to obtain land rights supporting company projects and customer requests.
• Assist in preparing reports for weekly construction project status meetings and report the status of right-of-way acquisition.
• Assist with more complex transactions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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