Land Agent

ERM; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Land Agent for a part-time, 6-month assignment in Western, PA (Venango and Forest counties). You will acquire land/land rights, licenses, leases, permits and related documents for project development.

Role emphasizes negotiations, ownership research, and coordinating appraisals, title needs and closings while ensuring health and safety policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with land owners.
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownerships.
• Advise on fair market values for land acquisitions.
• Draft/supervise documents for rights of entry, easements, leases, permits, options, etc.
• Coordinate property appraisal, title needs, and closing activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned or required.
• Adhere to health and safety policies.
• Ensure accurate data management and reporting.

Skills

Negotiation

Records research

Fair market value assessments

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Education

High school diploma

3+ years land acquisition & ROW experience

PA real estate license preferred

PA Notary Public

Proficiency with PC, MS Office, Google Earth, ArcGIS

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Google Earth

ArcGIS

Data management software

Job description

ERM is hiring a Land Agent in Western, PA (Venango and Forest counties). The Land Agent will be responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities. This is a part time (20 hours per week), limited term role with a duration of 6 months.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with land owners (or their designees).
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.
• Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
• Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.
• Coordinate property appraisal, title needs, and closing activities as needed.
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma.
• A minimum of 3 years of land acquisition and right-of-way experience.
• PA real estate license preferred but not required.
• PA Notary Public.
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software.
• Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism;
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day on uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world's leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.