Right of Way Specialist

Pike Corporation•Duluth, 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, 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. The position uses communication and negotiation skills to acquire property rights for the company and its affiliates, applying knowledge of real estate law and engineering to acquisition projects. It also coordinates permits for federal lands and associated environmental compliance, obtains appraisals and preliminary title reports, collaborates with project 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. The role requires regular attendance and on-the-job training to learn the systems and processes used in the position. The position involves occasional outdoor weather conditions and work near moving mechanical parts, with moderate workplace noise. Physical activities include frequent sitting, talking or hearing, and handling or feeling tools or controls; standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and reaching are occasional. The role requires close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.
Regular attendance is required.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, 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, basic algebra, and geometry; calculate amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, area, circumference, and volume; and interpret spreadsheets.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions and solve practical problems where standardization is limited.
Ability to work effectively with people from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Strong organization, planning, and time-management skills; negotiating and decision-making skills; ability to work independently and follow through on assignments; strong verbal and written communication; goal orientation; and ability to work as part of a team.
Maintain a professional appearance.
Physical capabilities include sitting, talking or hearing, and handling or feeling tools or controls frequently; standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, and reaching occasionally; and lifting up to 25 pounds for up to one-third of the work time.
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 of study.
Real Estate license.

Responsibilities

Acquire property rights required by the company and its affiliates using communication, negotiation, and appropriate strategies.
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 appraisals and preliminary title reports to determine the present and future value of property affected by proposed facilities, and recommend appraised values for purchases or easement and 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 the status of right-of-way acquisition.
Assist with more complex transactions as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the states in which services are rendered.