Right of Way Agent

Contract Land Staff; Orlando (FL); In loco; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Contract Land Staff (CLS) in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Right of Way Agent to conduct field investigations, negotiate property rights, and support project teams with land acquisition and permits. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of Right of Way experience, is local to Orlando, and is proficient with relevant documentation and negotiations.

A valid driver’s license and insurance are required. You will work independently, coordinate with owners and attorneys, and help assess damages and

Competenze

• Must have 3+ years of Right of Way experience.
• Must be local to Orlando, FL.
• Must be technologically proficient.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain automobile liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.

Mansioni

• Contact landowners to acquire real property rights and settlements.
• Negotiate property purchases and analyze appraisals for client recommendations.
• Represent client in negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
• Provide recommendations on settlements vs. condemnation litigation.
• Prepare lawsuit packages for condemnation and assist as needed.
• Capable of working unsupervised and may specialize in regulatory or acquisition areas.
• May oversee Right of Way operations and maintenance.

Conoscenze

Right of Way

Negotiation

Field investigations

Documentation

Environmental issues

Technology proficiency

Formazione

Associate degree

Two-year college

Right of Way coursework

Descrizione del lavoro

CLS is looking for experienced Right of Way Agents local to Orlando, FL. This position is responsible for the field level investigations to obtain all information needed for land values, agencies requiring permits, crop data, potential areas of concern along the route, etc. This person is an experienced agent, able to perform a variety of duties independently.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include but are not limited to:

• Contact the owners of interests in land regarding the acquisition of real property rights, amendments of rights, notifications of entry, settlement of claims and other matters.
• Responsible for purchasing property by negotiating with the property owners, analyzing property appraisals, and making recommendations to the client using real estate practices, legal concepts, governmental standards and regulations.
• Represent the client in complex negotiations with property owners and attorneys.
• Responsible for recommending to the client whether a reasonable compromise is likely and further negotiations should be pursued or whether to pursue condemnation litigation.
• Responsible for recommending payment increases to the client if the property owner has a legitimate basis for seeking a substantially higher amount.
• Responsible for estimating areas of potential damage in advance of construction and accumulate information as to damages occurring during construction.
• Responsible for preparing lawsuit packages for condemnation proceedings, assisting the client’s attorney, and serving as an expert witness in mediation or trial if the negotiation process fails.
• Capable of working unsupervised in a variety of roles.
• Well qualified in a specialized area such as regulatory matters or acquisition that they are selected to work only in this area of special expertise.
• May be responsible for Right of Way operations and maintenance.

Accountability

• This position is responsible for working with all office staff, ensuring a healthy work environment and the satisfaction of all staff.
• Must be able to work effectively and professionally with office staff, the client and landowners.

Qualification Requirements

(minimum and preferred requirements):

• Must have 3+ years of Right of Way experience.
• Must be local to Orlando, FL.
• Must be technologically proficient.

Education

• Associate’s degree or two years of college and two plus years of Right of Way experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• Experience in interpretation of documents and in the use of all of the tools required in the Right-of-Way field.
• Broad array of knowledge in all phases of Right-of-Way.
• Understanding of environmental issues.

Licensing

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must maintain minimum automobile liability insurance in the amount of $100,000/$300,000/$100,000.

Language Skills

• Requires excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to write clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, percentages, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.