Sr. ROW/Land Agent - Iowa

TRC Companies • IA-Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Sr. ROW Agent works under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor and has working knowledge of right-of-way disciplines, including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The role also requires knowledge of property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets. The position supports right-of-way acquisition and construction activities for public utility and infrastructure projects, including work involving property owners, tenants, and public agencies. Most activities occur at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices, with the majority of work performed in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled office setting. Travel is required as dictated by job requirements.

Requirements

• Experience in work related to right of way or real estate services provided to public organizations.
• Experience as a ROW agent or in a related ROW position.
• Broad knowledge of procedures used to acquire real property interests for public utility or infrastructure projects, including condemnation.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations involving real estate transactions and Eminent Domain.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing applications.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Specialized knowledge of methods and techniques for performing Land Services activities.
• Competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, and ROW document analysis.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work alone, make decisions, and use judgment while performing related activities.
• Creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to identify and resolve business, technical, and administrative problems related to ROW services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence clearly and concisely.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, using good judgment and seeking assistance or back support when appropriate.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus when using a computer monitor and performing other task-related functions.
• Ability to sit, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls, reach with hands and arms, hear, talk, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• SR/WA or other IRWA designation.
• Notary Public.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ROW Supervisor in providing guidance to ROW Agents.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• Negotiate ROW options, easements, fee interests, and curative documents as directed, while maintaining the ROW price policy and following project documents and acquisition policy.
• Assist in developing a construction line based on conditions or restrictions placed on the ROW by landowners or tenants.
• Maintain a detailed diary of contacts with each property owner and tenant and prepare a detailed weekly activity report.
• Maintain a detailed log of all payments.
• Negotiate damage settlements as required.
• Support construction activities as required.
• Document all ROW activities as required.
• Adhere to the project Safety Plan.
• Perform other tasks required during the performance of duties.
• Travel as dictated by job requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) package with traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off of 7 days per year, contingent upon full-time status.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee's state of residence, including for part-time employees.
• Potential eligibility for participation in the Company's annual Discretionary Bonus Program, contingent on Company, Business Segment, and individual performance against Key Performance Indicators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree