Sr. ROW/Land Representative - Electric Transmission - Reno, Nevada

TRC Companies • Reno, NV

105d • $78,000 - $80,600

About The Position

The Senior Land Representative, under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, possesses an excellent working knowledge of all right of way disciplines: title, permitting, acquisition, documentation. This person should be capable of working independently, and very knowledgeable about property valuation, survey drawings and alignments sheets. Electric Transmission experience is required.

Requirements

• Education: Associates Degree preferred or at least 5 years relevant experience
• Must have valid Driver's license SR/WA or other IRWA Designation Preferred
• Able to obtain State Notary Public State Real Estate Licensing, if required by State
• Electric Transmission experience is required
• Five (5) years of experience as a ROW agent or related ROW position
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Requires specialized knowledge in the methods and techniques for performing Land Services activities
• Must possess competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, ROW document analysis, and have excellent negotiation skills
• Must be able to work alone, make decisions and use judgment while performing related activities
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and assertiveness, the ability to plan and manage their work in an efficient manner, and the ability to work well under stress and time pressures
• Creativity, foresight and mature judgment to identify and resolve business, technical and administrative related problems with ROW services
• Ability to complete and understand valuation calculations, using Microsoft excel
• Able to learn new computer programs quickly, as required

Responsibilities

• Research contact information and initiate contact with owners of interest in property affected by project
• Capable of understanding and communicating property appraisals and valuations to landowners
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants
• Establish and maintain positive working relationship with project affected landowners
• While maintaining the ROW compensation policy, negotiate for ROW options, easements, fee interest, and curative documents as directed by the ROW Supervisor or as required by project documents and the acquisition policy
• Assist in the development of a construction line from the conditions and/or restrictions placed on the ROW by the landowner and/or tenant
• Maintain a detailed diary containing the facts of each contact for every property owner and tenant on a project and prepare a detailed weekly activity report
• Maintain a detailed log of all payments
• Estimate and Negotiate Damage Settlements as required
• May be responsible for representing client by participating in community project meetings
• Support all construction activities as required
• Work with landowner attorney representation to further negotiations and reach agreement
• May be responsible for obtaining necessary documents from local county public records
• May be responsible for assisting in project mail outs, file prep, and data needs
• Document all ROW activities as required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year)
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Associate degree