Land Technician

Job Summary

To research, coordinate, and facilitate land activities in order to ensure land rights agreements are properly recorded, maintained, archived, and modified to meet legal requirements and customer expectations. Collaborate with survey and land leader to track survey and land projects and to ensure proper payment to contractors.

Essential Functions

Investigate and interprets land rights agreements

Assures all pertinent land documentation is available through both electronic media and paper to ensure accurate information is provided to company personnel and / or landowner, with appropriate provisions of agreement.

Partners with the legal department in various projects, including discovery requests ensuring all acquired land agreements meet legal requirements

Prepares legal documents (partial releases, surrenders, modifications, bills of sale, etc.)

Examines courthouse records, requests title assistance, and contacts landowners where appropriate

Submits land agreements to appropriate county for recording

Controls / negotiates existing railroad license agreements and preparation of annual lease renewal schedule

Reviews and processes contractor invoices for survey and land work

Establishes and cultivates valued relationships with county recorders, railroads, and company affiliates

Works independently and provides timely and efficient response to customer concerns involving encroachments and other land related matters

Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Support and apply all safety guidelines and be a champion for safety and support a strong safety culture

Required Qualifications For Position

High School Diploma High School Diploma with appropriate experience

Working knowledge of office automation applications including Microsoft office suite and web based applications

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with ability to deliver oral / written presentation on projects

Ability to read and interpret legal documents

Energetic, creative thinker

Organizational skills

Knowledge of land matters

Ability for occasional overnight travel

Possess or ability to obtain Notary Public

Positive team player and customer service focus

Possible overtime and overnight travel required (courthouse work for research and documenting agreements), plus annual staff meeting for all state land teams

Demonstrated knowledge of basic surveying and mapping concepts

Demonstrated knowledge of various land rights and their recording requirements

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

Associate's Degree

Working knowledge of operations support systems (WMS, CMS)

Physical Demands The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

Work Authorization

Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

Inclusion & Diversity

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives / convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team / Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team / Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, citizenship status, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.

Safety Statement

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

Salary Range :

52,400.00 - $73,300.00

Posting Start Date : 2025-02-04

Posting End Date (if applicable) :

2025-02-19

Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

At NiSource, you'll be part of the team serving nearly four million customers throughout the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic, who count on us to energize their homes and businesses. Whether speaking with customers by phone, analyzing financial data or installing new gas lines in a neighborhood, you’ll meet exciting challenges each day and make the most of your skills and talents. And you’ll be part of a company that was named by Forbes magazine as one of America’s Best Large Employers.

We're looking for talent from all backgrounds. We invite candidates of all abilities to come as they are and do what they love. Through our years of successful growth, we’ve stayed true to our roots by making a difference in the lives of millions of our customers. If you’re interested in joining an inclusive, innovative company that fosters opportunity for growth, NiSource might be the place for you.

Salary : $52,400 - $73,300