Right of Way Specialist

Pike Corporation • Hoover, AL

14d

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 employee must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the states in which services are rendered.

This is semi-routine work, with most tasks covered by established procedures. The role influences moderately consequential decisions and requires a high degree of tact when working with people outside the work group. New employees receive training to gain full working knowledge of the systems and processes used in the position, potentially through seminars, on-the-job learning, or corporate workshops.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• One to three years of experience obtaining property rights and easements from landowners and governmental agencies.
• Public Notary certification is required; the employee must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the states where services are rendered.
• Ability to read and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and basic algebra and geometry to practical situations, and calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions and solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to work effectively with people from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong organization, planning, time management, negotiation, decision-making, verbal and written communication, and follow-through skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans, and maintenance of a professional appearance.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Physical demands include sitting, talking or hearing, and using hands to handle or feel tools or controls frequently; standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and reaching occasionally. The job may require lifting or exerting force up to 25 pounds for up to one-third of the work time.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university 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 to company acquisition projects.
• Acquire permits for use of federal lands and coordinate compliance with environmental requirements.
• Obtain appraisals and preliminary title reports from independent appraisers and title companies; assess property value and recommend values for easement or fee-title purchases and 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.
• Help prepare 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.

What This Job Offers

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