Right of Way Specialist

Pike Corporation • Sterling, VA

2d

About The Position

SUM M A R Y: This role researches, secures and processes easements quit claims for transmission and distribution rights-of-ways. Researches land ownership and existing easement rights for property. Facilitates acquisition and/or prepares and secures permits from government agencies and railroads. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the States in which services are rendered.

Requirements

• REGU L A R A T TEND A NC E is required.
• High school degree or GED.
• 1-3 Year(s) Experience in obtaining property rights and easements from landowners and governmental agencies
• Public Notary is required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to deal and work well with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans
• Excellent organizational, planning and time management skills
• Demonstrated negotiating and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and follow through on assignments
• Demonstrated skill in verbal/written communications
• Professional appearance maintained at all times
• Team oriented

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree fro m a fou r -year college or University in Business Administration or related field of study.
• Real Estate license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize communication and negotiating skills to acquire property rights required by the company and its affiliates. Will use negotiating strategies to facilitate the land rights acquisition process.
• Utilize working knowledge of real estate law along with engineering knowledge in applying solutions to company acquisition projects.
• Acquires permits for the use of federal lands, coordinating compliance with all environmental requirements.
• Obtains appraisal and preliminary title reports prepared by independent appraisers and title companies to determine present and future value of property affected by proposed facilities; makes recommendations regarding appraised value for purchase or acquisition of easements and fee title.
• Collaborates with Land Surveyors, Research Specialists, and Data Specialists to distribute work responsibilities related to projects to most effectively deliver results.
• Communicates with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers and others in gaining land rights to support company projects and customer requests.
• Assists in preparing reports for weekly construction project status meetings and reports on the status of right of way acquisition.
• Assist others with more complex transactions, as needed.
• Perform otherduties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees