Right of Way Agent jobs in the United States
Right of Way Agent prepares organization's need for additional land or office space. Researches, negotiates and elects to purchase short- and long-term lease of land agreements and right of way for construction that meet the organization's goals. Being a Right of Way Agent handles all land related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning. Prepares resolutions and other legal forms related to land acquisitions. Additionally, Right of Way Agent may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Right of Way Agent contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Right of Way Agent typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Right of Way Senior Agent
- Tierra Right of Way Services
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Lacey, WA
FULL_TIME
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Position Summary
The Senior Right of Way Agent will assist and complete assignments which include the facilitation of land acquisitions, negotiations, encroachments, property research, titles, relocation assistance and surveys under the Uniform Act.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position does not have direct supervisory responsibility.
Essential Functions And Requirements- Researches complex titles and analyzes the impact and validity of recorded documents on property interests.
- Conducts negotiations to secure land, property rights and complete relocations.
- Reviews complex title reports and other information to determine ownership and real estate interest, encumbrances of record, creates the documents and releases required to secure clear title through negotiation activities, clears encumbrances from the title or assist escrow agencies in securing releases upon successful completion of negotiations.
- Directs Field Agents for successful completion of acquisition activities and provides acquisition and relocation training to Field Agents.
- Prepares, analyzes, reviews, interprets, organizes and/or directs the preparation of land and right of way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, licenses, reports, offer packages and acquisition and relocation documents for a variety of project assignments with little to no supervision.
- Prepares, analyzes, reviews and interprets Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, licenses and reports.
- Participates in appraisal site inspections, reviews appraisal reports for accuracy and completeness, explains complex appraisal methodologies to landowners.
- Reviews survey drawings, writes complex legal descriptions, reviews deeds, easements, plats, title reports and plans related to right of way projects for a variety of project assignments.
- Completes and compiles all data for local, state and federal agencies permits, leases, agreements, etc. and serves as a liaison in pursuit of approved project activities.
- Researches and collects real property related documents and produces summary reports of data for multiple purposes, e.g. summary title report of encumbrances, relocation plans, market analysis, etc.
- Negotiates easements, licenses and fee interest purchases with landowners.
- Supports and assists in the translation and input of data from Right of Way documents into various internal and client management databases and performs quality assurance reviews of databases entries from Right of Way field agents.
- Prepares detailed project status, technical, and acquisition reports for the project team.
- Provides support to Right of Way management on document preparation and control, meeting agendas and other various project relate activities.
- Complies with company and site safety policies.
- Conducts surveys of households, businesses and other organizations; develops summary reports of survey details.
- Assists with and gathers information and required documentation necessary to support various claims for relocation assistance.
- Assists with and prepares relocation assistance claims and tracks relocation expenditures for displacees.
- Performs other related responsibilities as needed.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of management and staff
- Ability to work as a team player
- Attention to organization, detail and accuracy
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and be punctual.
- Knowledge of utilizing MS Word, Excel, and Outlook applications
- Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
- Ability to work independently and apply decision-making skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Ability to perform real estate title research
- Ability to read and prepare legal documents
- Knowledge of real estate law and eminent domain
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
The Senior Right of Way Agent must be able to make decisions which have significant impact on the department's and the organization’s credibility, operations and services, express and exchange ideas with others, adapt well in the face of workplace stressors, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, understand complex problems and collaborate with others to explore alternative solutions, and work under pressure.
Physical requirements include the ability to ascend or descend ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like and the ability to transport objects or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds from one area to another. Must be able to operate computer equipment and a motor vehicle.
Travel
This position may require frequent daily, overnight travel and extended stays.
Work Environment
The Senior Right of Way Agent may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions such as wind, precipitation and varying temperatures both hot and cold.
Minimum Qualifications- High School Diploma or equivalent and seven (7) years’ experience in right of way acquisition and relocation; OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate or related field AND three (3) years’ experience in right of way acquisition and relocation; AND
- Valid driver's license; AND
- Valid Real Estate license issued by the State Department of Real Estate in the state performing work; AND
- Ability to pass a background check
- SR/WA Certification
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- PFES
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- Percheron LLC - Careers
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Yazoo, MS
FULL_TIME
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- ceiaz
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Phoenix, AZ
FULL_TIME
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- ORCUI Utility Division
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Milwaukee, WI
FULL_TIME
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- TELICS
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Culpeper, VA
FULL_TIME
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Income Estimation for Right of Way Agent jobs
$77,852 to $97,275