Right of Way Specialist-RWS

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This role researches, secures and processes easements quit claims for transmission and distribution rights‑of‑ways. Researches land ownership and existing easement rights for property. Facilitates acquisition and/or prepares and secures permits from government agencies and railroads. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Notary Public seal for the states in which services are rendered.

• Utilize communication and negotiating skills to acquire property rights required by the company and its affiliates; use negotiating strategies to facilitate the land rights acquisition process.
• Utilize working knowledge of real‑estate law and engineering to apply solutions to company acquisition projects. (60 %)
• Acquire permits for the use of federal lands, coordinating compliance with all environmental requirements. (5 %)
• Obtain appraisal and preliminary title reports from independent appraisers and title companies to determine present and future value of property affected by proposed facilities; make recommendations regarding appraised value for purchase or acquisition of easements and fee title. (10 %)
• Collaborate with land surveyors, research specialists, and data specialists to distribute work responsibilities related to projects to most effectively deliver results. (2 %)
• Communicate with landowners, attorneys, public officials, engineers and others to gain land rights to support company projects and customer requests. (5 %)
• Assist in preparing reports for weekly construction project status meetings and reports on the status of right‑of‑way acquisition. (10 %)
• Assist others with more complex transactions, as needed. (5 %)
• Perform other duties as assigned by management. (3 %)

Semi‑routine; majority of work covered by established procedures.

Influences decisions of moderate nature requiring high degree of tact.

• Regular attendance required.
• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field preferred.
• Experience:
  
  1‑3 years obtaining property rights and easements from landowners and governmental agencies.
• Certifications:
  
  Public notary required; real‑estate license preferred.

Employees new to the position will be required to gain full working knowledge of the systems and processes used in the job, including attending seminars, on‑the‑job training with incumbents, and corporate workshops.

• Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Present information effectively in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.

• Apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations; compute rates, probabilities, and percentages; interpret spreadsheets.
• Calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Apply basic algebra and geometry concepts.

• Interpret a variety of written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule instructions.
• Solve practical problems and handle concrete variables where only limited standardization exists.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Work well with individuals from diverse socio‑economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Commit to achieving goals and plans.
• Organize, plan, and manage time effectively.
• Negotiate and make decisions independently.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with skill.
• Maintain professional appearance at all times.
• Work in a team‑oriented environment.

• Stand, walk, sit, talk or hear, use hands for tools, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, taste or smell as required.
• Lift and carry weights up to 10, 25, 50, or 100 pounds as needed.
• Vision: close vision and color vision required; other vision…