Land Rights & Easement Specialist

Aqua America, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Essential Utilities, Inc. is seeking an organized Land Management Administrative Specialist to support the land management team. You will handle daily clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, and maintain records while supporting title research and field verifications for GIS and pipeline integrity compliance.

The role requires strong Excel/Word skills, meticulous data handling, and the ability to negotiate and coordinate with property owners and engineers. Travel up to 30% may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's degree in Business or related field preferred.
• Excellent computer software skills (Word, Excel, graphics software) and proficiency with Microsoft programs.
• Strong planning, writing, data analysis, time management and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate administrative needs of land management team, including answering phones, typing, preparing reports and maintaining filing systems.
• Investigate and resolve issues; process confidential records like invoices and time cards.
• Develop and maintain department information databases; produce reports using Word/Excel.
• Negotiate, prepare and secure binding agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants) with property owners.
• Perform title research and field verifications for GIS and pipeline integrity compliance.
• Act as liaison between landowners and PNG; coordinate resolutions with engineering.
• Maintain status reports, timesheets and expense records.

Skills

Computer skills

Data analysis

Time management

Communication

Negotiation

Project coordination

Self-motivation

Education

Associate's degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Excel

Graphics software

Job description

Essential Utilities, Inc. is seeking an organized Land Management Administrative Specialist to support the land management team. You will handle daily clerical tasks, coordinate meetings, and maintain records while supporting title research and field verifications for GIS and pipeline integrity compliance.

The role requires strong Excel/Word skills, meticulous data handling, and the ability to negotiate and coordinate with property owners and engineers. Travel up to 30% may be required.