Right-of-Way Title & Easement Specialist

Montana-Dakota Utilities; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana-Dakota Utilities seeks a Right-of-Way Process Specialist to prepare easements, draft legal descriptions, and determine ownership records from maps and courthouse data. Safety is the #1 priority in day-to-day work for self and others.

Responsibilities include researching courthouse records, preparing title data and easements, reviewing documents for accuracy, and assisting with railroad permit processes. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years right-of-way acquisition, abstracting, oil/mineral leasing or title insurance experience.
• Associate's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain notary and bond as required for residence state.

Responsibilities

• Search courthouse records, prepare title data, easements, and determine compensation for easements rights.
• Review easements for accuracy and completeness of land descriptions, titles and notarization.
• Apply for railroad permits, reviewing region personnel's legal descriptions and exhibits, permit fees and insurance information.
• Prepare and provide copies of easements and permits to internal/external customers.
• Responsible for verifying company-owned land for internal/external customers.
• Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Right-of-way knowledge

Land lease experience

Land acquisition experience

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Montana-Dakota Utilities seeks a Right-of-Way Process Specialist to prepare easements, draft legal descriptions, and determine ownership records from maps and courthouse data. Safety is the #1 priority in day-to-day work for self and others.

Responsibilities include researching courthouse records, preparing title data and easements, reviewing documents for accuracy, and assisting with railroad permit processes. Travel up to 10% may be required.