Right of Way Agent I or II
- Dominion Energy
- Mar 17, 2021
Job Description
This position will be filled at the entry- or mid-level, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This role researches, secures and processes easements, quitclaims and other related distribution rights-of-way documentation. Coordinates and maintains communication with both internal and external customers, including legal representation, municipalities, title companies, surveyors, environmental, Dominion Energy's Legal department, landowners and other entities pertaining to questions, the acquisition of, or proof of new and existing rights. Responsible for maintaining and managing accurate workload records, learning and enforcing Rights-Of-Way policies and procedures. Researches land ownership and existing easement rights for property. Reviews easements for accuracy. Facilitates acquisition and/or prepares and secures permits from government agencies and railroads. Reviews and prepares quitclaims. Reviews, researches and answers questions from government agencies, landowners and customers. Assists in the response to requests for boundary line clarifications and adjustments from internal, external, and governmental authorities to determine company's right to serve new electrical customers. Assists with service restoration efforts as needed.
Mid-level will also negotiate land rights for assigned region.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
- Entry-level: 1-2 years of real estate and/or industry-related experience (right-of-way, title research, land rights, easements, acquisitions, surveying, etc.).
- Mid-level: 4-6 years of real estate and/or industry related experience (right-of-way, title research, courthouse research, land rights, easements, acquisitions, surveying, etc.).
- Note: a partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications.
- Entry-level requires basic knowledge of concepts and applications of real estate terms and principles; basic knowledge of drafting; ability to read and interpret boundary maps.
- Skills: verbal and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, persuasiveness, proficiency with Microsoft Office.
- Abilities: work independently, process information quickly, deductive reasoning, research and analyze data and develop solutions, Microsoft Office and AutoCAD applications.
- Mid-level requires (in addition to above): knowledge of paralegal; sound understanding of electrical distribution; drafting and title reseach; ability to read and interpret boundary, governmental and US geological maps; knowledge of GIS tools and mapping procedures.
- Skills: excellent level of above-mentioned skills.
- Military service members and veterans with ranks from E3-E5, W1-W2, or O1-O3, plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined above.
Education Requirements
Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education: Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree.
Other Education: Business.
Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Notary Public (upon hire).
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