Right-of-Way Technician - Entry or Level I

Right-of-Way Technician - Entry or Level I

Job Summary:

The Right-of-Way Technician – Entry or Level I positions provide administrative and technical support to the Right‑of‑Way staff in the management of easements, permits,  Call-Before-You-Dig  requests, and other land‑use agreements that ensure safe, reliable, and efficient access to properties for utility construction, operation, and maintenance. The role is responsible for accurate entry and management of records, maps, and related documents in compliance with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.

It also involves computer‑aided drafting (AutoCAD) and ArcGIS drawing and document drafting, and other technical and organizational tasks to facilitate the effective operation of the Right‑of‑Way team. This is a training position prerequisite for advancement to a Right‑of‑Way Technician.

Entry: $19.95/hr – $27.93/hr

Level I: $24.18/hr – $33.85/hr

Compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including but not limited to education, work experience, and certifications. The actual offer may vary reflecting the candidate’s unique blend of experience, educational background, and skill level.

• Assist Right of Way Staff with general administrative duties, including file creation, organization of all documentation, drafting various legal instruments, correspondence, and recordkeeping.
• Facilitate documentation, tracking and organization of easements, permits and other agreements to ensure compliance with all records.
• Manage and process utility locate requests and collaborate with relevant parties to prevent conflicts or damages during excavation activities.
• Accurately enter and maintain records, maps and related documents in designated systems. Organize and archive documentation in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Manage hunting permit program, grain bin notification program and other special projects associated with Right of Way.
• Field internal and external inquiries, complaints and/or problems associated with the management of existing cooperative‑owned lands and rights of way. Must have the ability to defuse volatile situations.
• Perform AutoCAD and ArcGIS tasks to create, revise and maintain technical drawings related to Right of Way projects. Draft and update maps, easement documents and other project‑specific materials.
• Provide drafting and document management support for Right of Way team. Assist in preparation of reports, presentations and other technical deliverables and review with staff to assure accuracy.
• Collect title information, tax mailing information, survey data, highway and railroad plats and other field information available at courthouses and other venues, as directed, for use by Land and Design Services staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Entry: Associate degree in a real estate or right of way related field, plus one (1) year of experience in real estate, right of way or related field and two (2) years of technical office experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Level I: Associate Degree in a real estate or right of way related field, plus two (2) years of experience in real estate, right of way or related field. Must have two (2) years of work experience with AutoCAD and/or GIS. Successful completion of IRWA Course 101/100 (Principles of Land Acquisition) is required within 6 months from hiring date. Knowledge of substations and electrical transmission lines is beneficial.

Special Training:
Formal AutoCAD training, ArcGIS, surveying, drafting, and mapping training preferred but not required for Entry, required for Level I.

Skills:

Basic AutoCAD and ArcGIS skills are preferred, proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access. Working knowledge of drafting and mapping systems. Reasonable knowledge of real estate, right of way, abstracting, title and legal professions. Reading, math and verbal/written language skills essential. Requires consistent positive customer service behavior.

Licenses and

Certifications:

Valid Driver’s License required. Ability to acquire Notary Public within six months after the hiring date.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job… Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environmental Demands:
Works primarily indoors, occasionally outdoors as directed.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Utilities