What are the responsibilities and job description for the Easement Acquisition Associate position at Knoxville Chamber (Knoxville, Tennessee)?
Classification: Engineering Associate
Work Hours: 40 hours / week: M – F
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: Responsible for researching, negotiating, executing, and recording of easement agreements and supporting documentation. This role involves conducting on-site meetings with residential, commercial, and industrial customers, which may include driving a KUB vehicle to various locations to assess property details, address customer concerns, and discuss easement terms in person. Related activities include but are not limited to, cost estimating, settlement negotiation, document retention, reporting, public record research, and any other business-related support. Will also develop and maintain complete and accurate files, as well as prepare agreements and exhibits for recording. Responds in a timely, professional, and comprehensive manner to requests involving property ownership, restrictions, recorded deeds, and other right of way requests or inquiries.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong communication, interpersonal, written, verbal and team skills
Strong analytical and project management skills
Ability to work independently on projects in a timely manner
Proficiency in spreadsheets, Adobe, and presentation software (Microsoft Office)
Valid driver's license
Preferred Requirements
Strong knowledge of local utility industry
Knowledge of legal descriptions and surveyed drawings for easement acquisition and research
Two or more years of land rights negotiation experience
Ability to manage multiple assignments
Strong customer relations skills
Selection Process
About The Selection Process
Phase 1 – Apply online
Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 – Background Investigation
Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Work Hours: 40 hours / week: M – F
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: Responsible for researching, negotiating, executing, and recording of easement agreements and supporting documentation. This role involves conducting on-site meetings with residential, commercial, and industrial customers, which may include driving a KUB vehicle to various locations to assess property details, address customer concerns, and discuss easement terms in person. Related activities include but are not limited to, cost estimating, settlement negotiation, document retention, reporting, public record research, and any other business-related support. Will also develop and maintain complete and accurate files, as well as prepare agreements and exhibits for recording. Responds in a timely, professional, and comprehensive manner to requests involving property ownership, restrictions, recorded deeds, and other right of way requests or inquiries.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent
Strong communication, interpersonal, written, verbal and team skills
Strong analytical and project management skills
Ability to work independently on projects in a timely manner
Proficiency in spreadsheets, Adobe, and presentation software (Microsoft Office)
Valid driver's license
Preferred Requirements
Strong knowledge of local utility industry
Knowledge of legal descriptions and surveyed drawings for easement acquisition and research
Two or more years of land rights negotiation experience
Ability to manage multiple assignments
Strong customer relations skills
Selection Process
About The Selection Process
Phase 1 – Apply online
Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 – Background Investigation
Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
- KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer
