Right of Way Agent I - III, Senior

Position Description
Research, negotiate, acquire and dispose of land rights that affect company facilities.

Position-Related Responsibilities

• Researches public records to abstract title information on real property and determine accurate ownership and other interests in real property.
• Secures land rights required by the Company and assists with obtaining related environmental clearances.
• Prepares legal descriptions and related documentation necessary to secure land rights.
• Responds to customer inquiries regarding Company land rights.
• Negotiates with property owners and jurisdictional authorities to secure land rights and required permits.
• Maintains property rights records and filing systems in Land Resources.
• Reviews, appeals and processes invoices related to land rights.
• Estimates real property values for land rights, as appropriate.
• Develops budget forecasts and provides variance explanations.
• Maintains a petty cash fund and debit accounts at County Recorder's offices.
• May provide services to all UNS affiliates subject to the UNS Energy Code of Conduct and the related Policies and Procedures. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.)

• Working knowledge of property descriptions, deeds and other property conveyances, maps and engineering plans
• Working knowledge of Arizona real estate and title laws.
• Working knowledge of appraisal techniques and the three (3) approaches to valuation.
• Working knowledge of legal descriptions and how to employ the various types
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and ordinances.
• Working knowledge of negotiation techniques, as well as experience with the public, government jurisdictions and tribes.
• Experience with various software programs, including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheets, database, presentation and geospatial.
• Attention to detail in preparing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical ability is required in order to gather and summarize data.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and comprehensive documents and reports.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and assess their related influence on facilities and properties.

Level I

• Basic knowledge of position- related responsibilities and KSAs preferred.
• Introductory position that works under close supervision in performing specialized technical duties.    

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in the right-of way profession or closely related field, preferably with an associate’s degree from an accredited university/college, or combination of education and experience preferred.

Level II

• Increased level of knowledge, experience, and responsibility beyond Right-of-Way Agent I.
• For TEP, may serve as the Subdivision Coordinator for the department, working in liaison with internal departments, governmental agencies or other entities involved in plat review/approval processes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires at least 5 years of experience in the right-of-way profession or closely related field, or 2 years of experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level III

• Increased level of knowledge, experience, and responsibility beyond Right-of-Way Agent II.
• Contributes to O&M and Capital budget plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires at least 8 years of experience in the right-of-way profession or closely related field, or 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Senior

• Increased level of knowledge, experience and responsibility beyond ROW Agent III.
• May act as Acting Supervisor, as needed. Develops and maintains O&M budget.
• Develops and maintains Capital budget.
• Represents Land Resources on multi- disciplinary project teams.
• Trains Land Resources staff in areas of legal descriptions, title law, abstraction, negotiation and appraisal techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires at least 10 years of experience in the right-of-way profession, a closely related field, or 5 years of experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited university/college or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preferred to hold the Senior Right- of-Way Designation in the International Right-of-Way Association or attain within 2 years of hire.

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