Land Specialist

CIVIX; Metairie (LA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Civix Consulting Group (CCG) is seeking a full-time Land Specialist to support public works projects in the Greater New Orleans Area, with remote work options. The role involves assisting project managers through the project life cycle, from pre-planning to right of way acquisition, and coordinating travel to regional offices.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in land management, planning, or law, plus 3 years’ professional experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of professional experience in land management, planning, or law.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience with title research and GIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers through the full project life cycle.
• Conduct title research and prepare abstracts with accuracy.
• Read and interpret engineering maps and property descriptions.
• Travel to project sites and coordinate meetings across the region.

Skills

Title research

Reading maps

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

GIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in land management, planning, or law

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Civix Consulting Group (CCG) is on a mission to transform the public sector. Whether clearing the way for levees to protect communities from flooding, setting the stage for large-scale coastal restoration, or mapping thousands of miles of roadway, we’re supporting transformative projects that build stronger communities. Much of that work starts with right of way, and our team of mission-driven experts is expanding. We’re looking for a full-time Land Specialist to help advance public works projects in South Louisiana to construction through pre-planning and right of way acquisition. Learn more about our ROW work here.

Land Specialist Candidate Profile

An ideal candidate will embrace our mission and commitment to helping clients succeed. This position is responsible for supporting project managers in all aspects of a project life cycle. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience conducting title research and preparing abstracts with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to read and interpret engineering maps, construction plans, and property
• descriptions
• Ability to prepare accurate, detail-oriented work products while working on multiple
• assignments
• Knowledge of statutory authority and regulations governing public land acquisitions
• Ability to work within parameters of client specifications which vary from project to project
• Strong organizational skills and desire to embrace CCG’s technology and tools for managing the land acquisition process
• Experience working on a GIS platform to map property boundaries and project features a plus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of professional experience in a related field such as land management, planning, or law
• An advanced degree or internship experience may substitute for years of professional experience
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to handle sensitive information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality
• Desire to grow in all disciplines within the right of way industry
• Ability to maintain daily timesheet with notes of services provided
• Strong technical skills and experience utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite

The position is based in the Greater New Orleans Area with the ability to work remotely. Travel to the CCG office in Metairie is required depending on project requirements as well as regular travel for project related meetings across the region, including the New Orleans and Baton Rouge metropolitan areas and Southwest Louisiana. CCG provides standard mileage reimbursable at annual IRS rate for project related travel.

Beyond right of way, CCG’s team provides professional services and technology solutions to state and local agencies to administer programs, grants, and projects of varied scale and purpose. Our clients are on the front lines preparing their communities for what comes next. We’re behind them with the tools and expertise necessary to make the greatest impact possible.

CCG offers our full-time employees a competitive compensation package. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(k) with a company match, health, dental, and vision plans, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance.