Right of Way Specialist

Pike Corporation • Marietta, GA

10d

About The Position

The Right of Way Specialist researches, secures, and processes easements, quitclaims, and other rights-of-way for transmission and distribution projects. The role researches land ownership and existing easement rights and facilitates acquisition or prepares and secures permits from government agencies and railroads. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Public Notary seal for the states in which services are rendered.

The position applies communication and negotiation skills, knowledge of real estate law, and engineering knowledge to support property-rights acquisition and company projects. It also coordinates permits for federal lands and environmental compliance, obtains appraisal and preliminary title reports, collaborates with land surveyors and research and data specialists, communicates with landowners and other stakeholders, and reports on acquisition status. Work is described as semi-routine, with most tasks covered by established procedures.

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 or license is required; the incumbent must obtain and maintain a notary seal for the states where services are rendered.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to read and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and government regulations; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information effectively to individuals and small groups.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions, and basic algebra and geometry; calculate common financial and measurement figures; and interpret spreadsheets.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions and solve practical problems in situations with limited standardization.
• Ability to work well with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills; goal orientation; negotiation and decision-making skills; ability to work independently and follow through; effective verbal and written communication; professional appearance; and a team-oriented approach.
• 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 knowledge 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; determine present and future property value and recommend values for easement or fee-title acquisition.
• Collaborate with land surveyors, research specialists, and data specialists to allocate 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