Right of Way Specialist

Pike•Hoover, AL

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 property-rights acquisition, and prepares and secures permits from government agencies and railroads. The specialist must obtain and maintain a Public Notary seal for the states in which services are rendered. The work involves negotiating and acquiring property rights for the company and its affiliates; applying real estate and engineering knowledge to acquisition projects; obtaining permits for federal lands while coordinating environmental compliance; and obtaining appraisal and preliminary title reports to assess property values and recommend values for easement or fee-title acquisitions. The specialist coordinates work with land surveyors, research specialists, and data specialists; communicates with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, and others; supports weekly construction status reporting; and assists with complex transactions as needed. Work is described as semi-routine, with most tasks covered by established procedures.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
1–3 years of experience obtaining property rights and easements from landowners and governmental agencies.
Public Notary certification or commission is required; the role requires maintaining a Notary Public seal in the states where services are rendered.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
Negotiating and decision-making skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret business, professional, technical, and government materials; write reports and business correspondence; and present information effectively.
Ability to apply practical mathematics, including percentages, ratios, area, and basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to interpret instructions and solve practical problems where standardization is limited.
Ability to work well with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills; ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
High commitment to achieving goals and plans; team-oriented approach; professional appearance.
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and lifting or exerting force up to 25 pounds; frequent sitting, talking or hearing, and handling or fingering tools or controls.
Close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
Real Estate license.
Working knowledge of real estate law and engineering.

Responsibilities

Research, secure, and process easements and quitclaims for transmission and distribution rights-of-way.
Research land ownership and existing easement rights for properties.
Negotiate and acquire property rights required by the company and its affiliates, using strategies that facilitate land-rights acquisition.
Apply working knowledge of real estate law and engineering to company acquisition projects.
Acquire permits for the use of federal lands and coordinate compliance with environmental requirements.
Obtain appraisal and preliminary title reports from independent appraisers and title companies to determine present and future property values; recommend values for easement or fee-title purchases and acquisitions.
Collaborate with land surveyors, research specialists, and data specialists to distribute project responsibilities and deliver results effectively.
Communicate with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, and others to obtain land rights for company projects and customer requests.
Assist in preparing reports for weekly construction project status meetings and report on right-of-way acquisition status.
Assist others with more complex transactions as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Obtain and maintain a Public Notary seal for the states in which services are rendered.