Right of Way Specialist

Pike • Melbourne, FL

10h

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 role applies real estate and engineering knowledge to acquisition projects, acquires permits for federal lands while coordinating environmental compliance, and obtains appraisal and preliminary title reports to assess property value and recommend values for easement or fee-title acquisitions. The specialist works with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, surveyors, research specialists, and data specialists; supports construction-project status reporting; and assists with complex transactions as needed. The 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 is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to read and interpret business publications, 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 settings.
• Ability to apply practical arithmetic, percentages, ratios, proportions, basic algebra, and geometry, and to calculate and interpret figures and spreadsheets.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions and solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong organization, planning, and time-management skills; negotiating and decision-making skills; and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow through on assignments, and contribute as a team member.
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Must maintain a professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Use communication and negotiating skills and strategies to acquire property rights needed by the company and its affiliates.
• 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; assess current and future property values and recommend values for easement or fee-title acquisitions.
• Collaborate with Land Surveyors, Research Specialists, and Data Specialists to distribute project responsibilities 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 with more complex transactions as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Obtain and maintain a Public Notary seal for the states in which services are rendered.

What This Job Offers

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