Right of Way Agent - Remote; ME, VT, NH. MA, CT, RI & NY; On-Call

Job Description

Location
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Remote (candidate will have the flexibility to work out of their home office but must reside in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, or New York).

Schedule
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Part-time, On-call, Non-exempt.

Travel
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Candidate should expect to travel about 50% of the time throughout New England states and New York.

• Competitive base pay: $37.50-$44 per hour
• 401(k)
• Paid sick time
• Class Pass and Breethe Memberships

• Provide land acquisition services throughout the right‑of‑way lifecycle, in compliance with project guidelines and regulations.
• Review title reports and updates, ROW impact and construction plans, project impact valuations and offer presentation documents, among others, for accuracy and reiteration to impacted owners and other project stakeholders.
• Deliver property rights documents to owners and representatives; negotiate and secure parcels through approved counteroffers.
• Maintain contact documentation, conduct final title checks, manage back taxes, and ensure removal of compensated items.
• Submit and track offer letters, counteroffers and releases of damages; attend field reviews and provide weekly status reports.
• Handle administrative tasks including mailing notifications, filing deeds, verifying condemnation parcel addresses, and organizing acquisition packets.
• Submit vendor forms to expedite payments and support efficient project closeout.

• Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines.
• Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks.
• Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills.
• Is analytical, detail‑oriented, and eager to learn.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced administrative setting.
• Provides strong customer service experience.
• Can adapt to new systems and software environments.

• Minimum of six (6) years of right‑of‑way acquisition experience, including experience negotiating for property rights and relocating displaced individuals and businesses with minimal oversight.
• Active Notary, or the ability to obtain one within one year of employment.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, Outlook, and Dropbox.
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC’s systems.
• Valid driver’s license.

Having IRWA or equivalent certifications in corresponding ROW disciplines.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email; perform substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high computer usage and typing; read, understand and interpret department‑related documents and data; move around the office to access files, equipment and other staff; travel to meet clients or vendors, sometimes driving for long durations;

work outdoors traversing various landscapes; and may be exposed to elements such as heat, rain, snow or cold.