Right of Way Agent jobs in West Virginia

ORC is seeking an on-call, non-exempt Right of Way Agent in West Virginia. Candidate must reside within a 2 hour commute of Montgomery, WV and will travel to the project sites as needed. On-call is a classification that allows ORC the flexibility to utilize staff at their discretion. This is great for someone looking for flexibility in their work schedule.

We are proud to offer:

• Excellent base pay
• Sick/Flex time
• 401K
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Growth opportunities
• Family-oriented atmosphere and work environment

The agent will provide land acquisition services for federally funded road projects throughout the right-of-way project lifecycle in support of the Project Manager (PM), or members of the project team.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Perform right-of-way acquisitions per project guidelines and regulations
• Prepare real estate documents
• Performs basic property research for ownership and boundary information
• Communicates with property owners and their representatives for the acquisition of right of way
• Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing legal documents, reports and correspondence, attending meetings, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents for file management, verbal and written communications with customers; customer service and related functions
• Trouble shoot customer complaints and issues
  

Skills:

• Able to work efficiently under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.
• Must be responsible and have demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
• Approachable and good at interacting with diverse groups of people
• Analytical, problem solver, and strong attention to detail and negotiation skills.
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with a team and independently with minimal supervision

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of one (1) year of Right of Way experience
• Lives in the state of West Virginia
• 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
• English language proficient
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with West Virginia Department of Transportation
• Experience utilizing the Uniform Relocation Act (URA)
  

Per diem and Relocation not 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.

Physical Requirements: 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).