Surface Landman

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Full-time Regular Other Exempt Bridgeport, WV, US 1 Attachments

General description of main/primary duties and responsibilities of the job, aptitude, level of complexity, span of control, autonomy, decision making and judgement. It is central and necessary to the satisfactory performance of the job. Includes the following and other duties as assigned.

Under limited supervision this position will:

• Be responsible for communicating and partnering with various Landowners to secure Surface Use Agreements (SUA) for operation.
• Identify Land ownership from both Company and public records.
• Research, review, and analyze Land Title, and identify discrepancies and outline curative requirements.
• Continuously negotiate with Landowners and draft agreements for manager’s review and approval.
• Review, prepare, analyze, and interpret all land and surface related agreements, amendments, deeds, easements, leases, permits, and licenses.
• Secure required agreements and partner with various departments on a regular basis to meet operational objectives.
• Serve as a liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, etc. and maintain a good relationship with the Landowners, general public, and regulatory agencies.
• Professionally handle all complaints and inquiries by the Landowner and general public, arbitrate disputes, or resolve grievances that may arise due to related business activities.
• Effectively negotiate and resolve encroachments, damage claims, property damage settlements, and loss claims associated with capital projects and day-to-day operations. Therefore, reducing the cost to the Company and maintain facilities.
• Assist the Community Relations department with investigations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

List and describe the required factors (i.e. knowledge, skills, abilities, software programs, equipment, competencies), that are needed for this role.

• Basic understanding of Land and Legal documents.
• Good negotiation skills to reach a favorable outcome or solution.
• Good conflict management skills, with the ability to operate in a high stress environment in a calm and professional demeanor.
• Ability to speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Ability to plan, analyze, and evaluate data.
• Ability to be detail orientated, self-starter, and work independently while maintaining goals and tasks.
• Posses good working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, etc. and use/ operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to understand and exhibit ethical behavior and business practices.

If applicable. For designation above and field related positions.

• Ability to safely operate vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Able to recognize and apply safety processes and procedures.
• Possess valid driver’s license and clean driving record (MVR) that meet Company’s Insurance qualifications to operate Company vehicle.

• Functions as an individual contributor with no supervisory responsibilities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Excludes occasional visitation to the field – reference Travel section.

Both Office and Field Related:

• Job is performed in both the office and in the field work environment.
• Approximately 40% in the office and 60% in the field.

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