Right of Way Agent jobs in Bakersfield, CA

Picture yourself in an amazing work environment surrounded by a vibrant team that is not only there to challenge and support you, but also will inspire you every day! Leadership is transparent, flexibility is key, and autonomy is part of the job. At ORC, diversity matters, voices are heard, and leadership shows they care.

Do you want to work for a company that’s been leading the industry for over 50 years? Are you confident in your negotiation skills? Have you thought about making it a career? If so, you have an opportunity to be a part of building the nation’s infrastructure with ORC. We’re looking for someone who is motivated and has a competitive spirit to join our Right of Way team in Bakersfield, NC. We’ll provide on the job training, and we’re more interested in your potential than just your past experience. The selected candidate will work out of their home office but must be able to travel locally or throughout the state about 25% of the time.

What you will be doing:

The Agent will be acquiring new and/or supplemental easements and other right of way rights for electric transmission lines for local renewables company. The agent will work in numerous disciplines throughout the right-of-way project lifecycle in support of the members of the project team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can manage deadlines and prioritize effectively
• Has a responsible and organized approach to work
• Is approachable and good at interacting with people from all walks of life
• Is a problem solver with attention to detail and strong negotiation skills
• Can communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Can work independently and as part of a team

What we are offering:

• Generous base pay
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K and disability coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement, and professional training
• Recognition programs, growth opportunities, and a family-friendly atmosphere
• Stable and steady work

Minimum Requirements:

• No prior right of way experience, this position is for our training program
• Minimum of two (2) years prior experience in a field that involves negotiation, such as:
  • Real estate, paralegal, banking, mortgage, title, appraisal, mediator, social work, relocation, outside sales, construction management, survey, environmental, sports administration, or civil engineering
• Active California Notary or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically:
  • Excel - able to add/delete rows and columns, sort and filter, search for data within a workbook and other basic formatting
  • Word – must be able to format documents and letters, and track changes made to documents; must be able to upload documents into a shared online database, such as Dropbox or equivalent
  • Outlook – create/maintain outlook calendar; effectively sort and organize outlook emails
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
• Valid Driver’s License

We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about making a difference in the community. Join the ORC team now!

No Per Diem OR Relocation provided

ORC is one of America’s most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

• Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: English language proficient. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. The employee is required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This role requires the employee to occasionally travel to meet with clients or vendors which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations. While meeting with clients and vendors, will need to be outdoors traversing different types of landscapes. May be exposed to the elements (heat, rain, snow, cold).