Easement Acquisition Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (IL); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Historic Resources seeks an Easement Acquisition Specialist to negotiate and finalize Deeds of Easement, review title work, and prepare Baseline Documentation Reports for new easements.

The role emphasizes preservation law knowledge, coordination with property owners and legal staff, and accurate documentation, with limited teleworking possible after probation and a valid driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of historic preservation best practices and title work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and negotiate with stakeholders.
• Ability to plan work, set priorities, and coordinate with others under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Administers acquisition of easements through negotiation with property owners and their representatives.
• Prepares and completes Deeds of Easement for supervisor and AG's office approval.
• Reviews ownership liens, encumbrances, and historic elements; drafts terms and conditions.
• Completes Baseline Documentation Reports for new easements and may assist with nominations.

Skills

Negotiation

Historic preservation

Title work

Communication

Job description

Title: Easement Acquisition Specialist

State Role Title:Hist/Arch & Preserv II

Hiring Range: Salary negotiable to $75,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Historic Resources

Location:Dept of Historic Resources

Agency Website:dhr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Administers acquisition of new easements through negotiation with property owners and their representatives, and through grant programs. Prepares and completes Deeds of Easement for approval by supervisor and Attorney General's office and Board of Historic Resources (drafting includes review of property ownership, liens and encumbrances, archaeological, architectural, and historical elements, terms and conditions, photographs, etc.). Completes Baseline Documentation Reports for new easements. May assist in the preparation of Virginia Landmarks Register nominations for prospective easement properties.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of historic preservation best practices; evaluation and assessment of land surveys, historic maps and title work. Extensive knowledge of preservation laws, regulations, guidelines, policies, procedures, standards, etc. Ability to plan work and establish priorities; coordinate work with others; review projects and reports; develop preservation management solutions; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate effectively; provide technical assistance; and work effectively and exercise good judgement under stressful conditions.

Additional Considerations

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check to include credit and to file a State and Local Statement of Economic Interests as a condition of employment. Limited teleworking may be possible; approval is at the discretion of the supervisor only after the employee has successfully worked for the agency for a time no less than 6 months. A valid driver's license is required.

Contact Information

Name: Troy Baker

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.