Senior Right of Way Specialist

Pike • Mobile, AL

1d

About The Position

This position performs specialized technical duties associated with transmission
and distribution rights of ways. Incumbent reviews, researches and answers
questions from property owners, public agency staff and the public in explaining
right of way activities. Work entails the use of independent judgment and the
application of knowledge gained through education, professional training and
experience regarding real estate titles, property appraisal and the acquisition
or sale of property and easements. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a
Notary Public seal for the States in which services are rendered

Requirements

• REGULAR ATTENDANCE is required.
• High school degree or GED.
• 3-5 Year(s) Experience in title research or real estate related paralegal field.
• Public Notary is required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, Business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret spread sheets.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Adobe Acrobat
• Ability to deal and work well with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to represent the project and the company in public forums
• Strong team building skills
• Negotiating skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple prioritize
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High commitment to achieving goals and plans
• Professional appearance maintained at all times

Nice To Haves

• A Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or University in Business Administration or related field of study.
• Real Estate license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts negotiations with property owners for the acquisition of rights of way, easements, construction easements, facilities and appurtenances; prepares and reviews legal descriptions, easement documents, deeds and other documents associated with property acquisition or sale; prepares agenda items for Board approval of land purchases, sales and right of way acquisitions.
• May be involved with assigning and monitoring work as well as providing training and assistance with completing the acquisition process for more complex easements.
• Use knowledge of public land records and other land use issues to advise and guide others to research public and company resources to determine ownership and condition of title.
• Obtains appraisal and preliminary title reports prepared by independent appraisers and title companies to determine present and future value of property affected by proposed facilities; makes recommendations regarding appraised value for purchase or acquisition of easements and fee title.
• Collaborates with Land Surveyors, Research Specialists, and Data Specialists to distribute work responsibilities related to projects to most effectively deliver results. May be involved with assigning and monitoring work as well as providing training and assistance with completing the acquisition process for more complex easements.
• Communicates with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers and others in gaining land rights to support company projects and customer requests.
• Assists in preparing reports for weekly construction project status meetings and reports on 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
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED