Right of Way Specialist

Pike Corporation • Melbourne, FL

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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 for the states in which services are rendered.

This is semi-routine work, with most tasks covered by established procedures. The role communicates and negotiates with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers, and others to obtain land rights supporting company projects and customer requests. It also collaborates with surveyors and research and data specialists, supports construction-status reporting, and assists with complex transactions as needed. The position requires regular attendance and may include on-the-job training, seminars, or workshops to learn the systems and processes used in the role.

Requirements

• High school degree or GED.
• One to three years of experience obtaining property rights and easements from landowners and governmental agencies.
• A Public Notary is required; the employee must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the states in which services are rendered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to read and interpret business, professional, technical, and government materials; write reports and business correspondence; and present information effectively.
• Ability to apply practical mathematical concepts, including percentages, ratios, proportions, basic algebra, and geometry.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions and solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Ability to work well with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong organization, planning, time-management, negotiation, decision-making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow through on assignments, and contribute as part of a team.
• Professional appearance and a strong commitment to achieving goals and plans.
• Regular attendance is required.

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 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 appraisal and preliminary title reports from independent appraisers and title companies; assess property value and recommend values for purchasing or acquiring 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 gain land rights for 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 others with more complex transactions as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

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