Distribution Right of Way Supervisor

Ohio Power Company; Athens (OH); On-site; USD 116,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Power Company is seeking a Distribution Right of Way Supervisor to lead land rights acquisition and oversee ROW projects within the OPCo territory. The role supervises Right of Way personnel, guides policy, and ensures proper documentation for easements, rights of entry, settlements, and permits.

The position requires a degree or equivalent experience, a valid driver license, and notary commission, with extensive travel across the OPCo territory.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate degree or high school diploma with relevant ROW/land rights experience.
• 8 years of experience in ROW procurement, surveying, title research or related work.
• Driver license and Notary Commission required; travel throughout OPCo territory.

Responsibilities

• Supervise AEP and contract ROW personnel securing land rights.
• Formulate policies for acquisition of land rights and easements.
• Plan, organize and supervise personnel and contractors on ROW projects.
• Prepare documents for rights of entry, easements, licenses, leases and permits.
• Settle damages from construction or modifications to distribution projects.
• Oversee right of way maps/records and related documentation.
• Promote safety in line with AEP programs and instructions.
• Coordinate easement requirements with Distribution Engineering.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Mapping software

Education

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

High school diploma + 2 years’ experience in ROW procurement/surveying/title research

Tools

Easement imaging systems

Electronic mapping systems

Job description

Job Posting End Date10-30-2026Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.Job SummaryDescribe the overall purpose of this job. Include dimensions/scope (e.g., number of customers, amount of revenue, budgets or payroll information) and areas of responsibility. 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 DescriptionWhat You'll Do: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 SedentaryMust 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 DataCompensation Grade:SP20-009Compensation Range:$116,255.00 - $151,132.50The 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.Hear about it first! Get job alerts by email. Log in to your Candidate Home Account today! 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