Distribution Right of Way Supervisor

aep; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

AEP is seeking a Distribution ROW Supervisor to lead and manage land rights activities, ensuring alignment with policy guidelines. You will supervise ROW personnel, oversee the acquisition of easements, and coordinate with distribution engineering on project needs, while ensuring compliance and accurate documentation.

The role requires extensive experience in right of way procurement, surveying or title research, plus a valid driver license and notary commission, with willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or a high school diploma with related experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related area.
• 8 years’ experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related area.
• Driver license and Notary Commission are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all AEP and contract Right of Way personnel assigned in securing land and land rights.
• Formulate policy and procedures governing the acquisition of land rights, easements forms, other document forms and public work projects.
• Plan, organize, and supervise all personnel including contractors involved with the acquisition of land rights for distribution projects.
• Supervise preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other legal documents.
• Direct the settlement of damages caused by construction and management of right of way projects.
• Approve vouchers for payment of expenses related to land rights acquisitions.
• Supervise the creation and maintenance of right of way maps and records.
• Promote and enforce safety practices and coordinate with Distribution Engineering on easement requirements.

Skills

Right of way procurement

Education

Associate’s degree in business, paralegal, real estate, engineering or related field

High school diploma with 2 years’ experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related area of work

Tools

Notary Commission

Job description

Job Summary

The Distribution Right of Way (ROW) Supervisor reports to OPCo Management and advises the OPCo Management on policies and practices governing the acquisition of land rights consistent with AEP Distribution Easement Acquisition policy guidelines. Supervise and oversee the development, execution, and completion of distribution right of way projects. Supervise the activities of Right of Way Agents and Associates. Oversee the preparation and retention of the permanent files in regard to easements, right of way project activities, easement releases, right of way drawings, right of way exhibits, section personnel records, together with all section correspondence and documents. Responsible for furnishing guidance in land rights matters to other AEP Distribution business units when requested. Responsible for acquisition of all land and land rights required by AEP for distribution projects within the established AEP policy in an OPCo territory, protecting AEP's existing rights and functional guidance to Districts and other AEP distribution departments as needed.

Job Description

• Supervise all AEP and contract Right of Way personnel assigned in securing land and land rights.
• Formulate policy and procedures governing the acquisition of land rights, easements forms, other document forms and public work projects.
• Plan, organize, and supervise all personnel including contractors associated with the acquisition of land rights for distribution projects. Consults with and/or advises OPCo Management on the hiring of contractors to acquire land or land rights.
• Supervise preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other legal documents. Ensure that all documents and forms including distribution land rights owned by AEP are used within the Section are acceptable to the AEP Legal Section.
• Direct the settlement of damages caused by the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal on distribution projects.
• Initiate or assist in the preparation of requisitions or work orders necessary in addressing right of way projects.
• Approve vouchers for payment of expenses incurred in the acquisition of land rights such as but not limited to: contractual obligations for the purchase of an option or easement, damage claim settlements, attorney fees, outside appraisal services and employee expense accounts.
• Supervise the assembly, preparation, maintenance and revision of right of way maps and records.
• Promote, support and enforce safety practices in accordance with AEP programs to safeguard employees, the general public and AEP equipment.
• Promote, support and oversee all efforts to acquire all distribution easement requirements in conjunction with the Distribution Engineering organizations.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate’s degree in business, paralegal, real estate, engineering or related field OR High school diploma and 2 years’ experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related area of work.
• 8 years’ experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related area of work in addition to any experience listed above under Education.
• Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Driver license and Notary Commission.

Other Requirements

• Physical demand level is Sedentary
• Must keep abreast of acquisition techniques.
• Travel throughout the entire OPCo territory.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Mastery of all distribution electronic mapping and easement imaging systems.
• Strong computer skills.

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-009

Compensation Range: $116,255.00 - $151,132.50

Physical Demand Level

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and p