What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right of Way Agent position at TalentBurst, Inc.?
Job - Right of Way Agent
Location – Allentown, PA
Duration – 10 Months
Pay Rate- $36 / hr.
Job Description :
To acquire legally acceptable right of way for the construction, reconstruction, relocation, or improvement of electric distribution and communication facilities; to review, verify and manage the Company's easement rights; to manage the distribution license agreement process; to address inquiries regarding existing or proposed facilities; to assist other customers, internal as well as external, regarding any other issues related to the Company's right of way program. In addition, this position will participate in defining and executing the vision and strategy for the distribution right-of-way organization, including supporting process improvement initiatives. This position requires interpersonal and negotiation skills necessary to interact with residential, industrial and commercial customers, as well as government entities and key community leaders.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Determine the need for and acquire valid right of way for the construction, reconstruction, relocation, or improvement of electric distribution and communication facilities; and negotiate with property owners regarding job modifications and / or design changes.
- Meet engineering and construction schedules by obtaining the necessary right of way in the time allotted.
- Determine property ownership through investigation of courthouse records, tax maps, field inspections or other means and assure compliance with state, county and local municipal laws and ordinances which regulate land use.
- Secure access road agreements for distribution lines when required or when off right of way access is required.
- Assist in all phases of major distribution projects and work directly with contracted engineering firms in support of construction schedules.
- Plan and manage workload and any contractors, including approvals as needed for the use of Right of Way Contractors, from the Supervisor – Right of Way.
- Identify properties and negotiate lease agreements for temporary Client down areas associated with large distribution projects.
- Respond to, coordinate and resolve customer-initiated matters such as land use, crop damage claims, and status of existing distribution line facilities and interpretation of existing right of way agreements.
- Serve as liaison between property owners and the Company before, during and after completion of all assigned projects and is responsible for quick and efficient resolution of customer issues related to right of way.
- Assure timely communications with various managers, engineers, line clearance inspectors, tree crews, foremen, developers, contactors, customers, and others regarding the status of all assigned projects. Ensure that job status is updated in all work management systems.
- Prepare clear and concise documentation of the right of way process including agreements, revisions and / or modifications to agreements; correspondence, special instructions, contact logs, memoranda, reports and formal right of way releases; notarization and recording of required agreements.
- Facilitates acquisition and / or prepares and secures permits from government agencies and railroads.
- Provide right of way support to other departments as necessary.
- Participate in storm restoration efforts as assigned in designated areas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in business, accounting, real estate or STEM disciplines and three (3) years of field experience in right of way, real estate, surveying, civil engineering and / or land management work or Associate's Degree in n business, accounting, or STEM disciplines and five (5) years of field experience in right of way, real estate, surveying, civil engineering and / or land management work.
EXPERIENCE
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS / OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Salary : $36
