Land Representative

Responsibilities 
This position is responsible for securing and maintaining land, land rights and approvals for the construction, operation and maintenance of company facilities. 

Typical Duties

• Provides land-related support activities to district management, including project support activities, landowner contacts, encroachment support, and proactively pursuing favorable land use regulations.
  
• Obtains and maintains easement rights, zoning permits, storage rights, grants and other land or land rights from private, federal, state and local entities.
  
• Assists and advises other company personnel by interpreting land rights and strategies for new agreements.
  
• Negotiates damage settlements in accordance with established real estate, agricultural and forestry standards.
  
• Research land records and title information and ensures the accuracy of the data in the land records management system.
  
• Provides assistance in route selection for potential projects.
  
• Prepares cost estimates for acquisition and damage settlements and tracks costs throughout the project.
  
• Supports and/or supervises other land staff or contract personnel by providing technical expertise.
  Develops/Negotiates appropriate rehabilitation and restoration requirements.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent and four-six years of land-related database management systems, real estate or similar experience.
  
• Typically, six years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.
  
• Working knowledge of land use regulations land rehabilitation and restoration requirements.
  
• Advanced knowledge of land records management practices and standards.
  
• Working knowledge and experience in land title research, pipeline rights-of-way acquisition practices, easements and encroachment standards.
  
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, presentation, and database computer applications.
  
• Provide input and oversight on public awareness program activities.
  
• Basic math and writing skills, including spelling and grammar.
  
• Ability to analyze and judge reports and records.
  
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to negotiate.
  
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
  
• Good organization skills.
  
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
  

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.