ROW Assistant or Agent

Electric Power Systems, Inc.•Anchorage, AK

4d•$50,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Electric Power Systems, Inc. is seeking a motivated person to join its Alaska right of way team. The role may be filled at the Right of Way Assistant, Right of Way Agent, or Senior Right of Way Agent level depending on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications. The position offers opportunities to develop and progress into more senior roles based on experience and performance. At the Assistant level, the role focuses on administrative support, document preparation, basic title and land-rights research, property-owner research, quality control, and participation in project meetings. At the Agent level, the role focuses on negotiating uncomplicated property acquisitions under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970, obtaining land-use and regulatory permits, and participating in project meetings. At the Senior Agent level, the role focuses on negotiating complex acquisitions, obtaining complicated permits, preparing regulated property valuations, mentoring other right-of-way staff, and participating in project meetings. Employment is contingent upon passing a background check and pre-employment drug screening. The company is smoke-free and drug-free. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

For the Right of Way Assistant level, 0–2 years of experience at hire.
For the Right of Way Agent level, 2–5 years of experience at hire.
For the Senior Right of Way Agent level, 5 or more years of experience at hire.
Pass a background check and pre-employment drug screening.

Nice To Haves

A collaborative approach, positive attitude, motivation, and self-direction.

Responsibilities

Perform administrative tasks and use mail merge for legal documents (Right of Way Assistant).
Conduct basic title and land-rights research and research corporations, officers, agents, and property-owner contacts (Right of Way Assistant).
Apply self-checking quality control, participate in regular project meetings, and provide additional administrative support as assigned (Right of Way Assistant).
Negotiate uncomplicated partial and total property acquisitions in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act of 1970 (Right of Way Agent).
Obtain land-use and regulatory permits required for capital projects (Right of Way Agent).
Negotiate complex partial and total property acquisitions in compliance with the Uniform Act (Senior Right of Way Agent).
Obtain complicated land-use and regulatory permits required for capital projects (Senior Right of Way Agent).
Prepare property valuations in accordance with regulations and mentor Right of Way Assistants and Agents (Senior Right of Way Agent).
Participate in regular project meetings at each role level.
Progress into a Right of Way Agent, Senior Right of Way Agent, or project manager role as applicable, based on experience and performance.