What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right-of-Way Landowner Liaison position at Lower Colorado River Authority?
FT/PT: Full-time
Regular/Project/Seasonal: Regular
Location: Austin, TX 78744
City: Austin
State: Texas
Categories: Real Estate, Hybrid
At LCRA, we are excited to announce an opening for a driven Right-of-Way Landowner Liaison to join our enterprise team! In this role you will play a pivotal role in facilitating various agreements such as easement agreements, encroachment agreements, license agreements, Letters of No Objection, and much more! This is an opportunity to conduct in-depth easement and landowner research to establish LCRA rights ownership. Your responsibilities will involve constant communication with a variety of individuals and entities to gather crucial information and prepare board items outlining negotiated rights on LCRA properties. Being the primary point of contact, you will engage with landowners daily through in-person meetings, phone calls, and emails, embodying the persona of LCRA. This position not only allows you to showcase your expertise but also encourages the growth of advanced skills and knowledge. With opportunities for cross-training and professional development, this role offers a platform to broaden your expertise and advance your career journey. Join us at LCRA and be part of this enriching professional experience!
You will be trusted to:
- Coordinate activities between LCRA and landowners in negotiations involving real estate purchases, sales, leases and easements as required for LCRA's operations.
- Represent LCRA by handling acquisition of land rights to purchase, lease or gain rights of way for the construction and maintenance of transmission lines.
- Identify landowners that will be affected by project. Notify landowners in writing that LCRA maintenance crews or survey crews will be accessing their property.
- Research titles to property and landowners. Clear title problems and solve closing issues. Examine other documents to assist in the development of contracts, agreements, and the like. May prepare necessary documentation for the acquisition or disposal of easements or property owned by LCRA.
- Respond to landowner concerns and requests by finding and interpreting LCRA easement rights through the IREMS system, coordinating with transmission line department to determine feasibility of such requests and proposals, and negotiates with landowners regarding miscellaneous requests such as LCRA's help/assistance with certain services (i.e. build a road, put in a culvert, moving of a transmission line).
You qualify with:
- Six or more years of experience in real estate negotiations, appraisal, land acquisition, title research, landowner relations, contract negotiation or utility infrastructure project coordination or other relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in real estate, project management, business, law, engineering, environmental science, geographic information systems or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver's license
You are a great fit with:
- Experience in consulting with public external stakeholders
- Experience in researching titles and curing title problems
- Experience in handling land acquisitions and dispositions, including easement rights
You gain:
- Competitive salary & medical, dental, vision and legal insurance
- Paid time off, including time for vacation, sick and family care leave
- 401(k) match up to 8% that includes a student loan 401(k) contribution program option
- Life and disability insurance
- Wellness program including wellness incentive
- Extensive learning & development programs
And more - all to create a compelling and rewarding work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.
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