Right of Way Agent Associate thru Agent Senior - Remote - Oncor Electric Delivery : Job Details

DescriptionSalary Range: $54,424 - $112,312Relocation: YesSummaryThe Right-of Way (ROW) group serves as Oncor's representative in managing its real estate and right-of-way assets to protect title & interest; prevent encroachments, trespass & environmental misuse; & where applicable looks for ways to generate revenue through the grant of licenses. Working under general supervision, the ROW agent assists in managing the landowner/customer relationships for the Company in order to prevent or minimize complaints & disputes, support internal work groups & generally build positive relationships between Oncor & its neighboring landowners & communities. The incumbent will be responsible for identifying permitting requirements for projects, engaging appropriate stakeholders to acquire permits & following through to achieve right-to-construct.Key Roles & ResponsibilitiesDirectly or through others, the incumbent:Provides guidance and assistance to Transmission Operations personnel on land and landowner issues.Manages difficult or emotional situations with landowners.Protects Oncor's investment, title, and rights in its real property for both present and future use, preventing trespass, unauthorized encroachments, environmental misuse and maintenance concerns.Determines Oncor's rights pursuant to existing easements and other instruments, notifying appropriate departments, and acts as liaison between landowners/and or tenants to ensure cooperation and uninterrupted Oncor operations.Reviews and processes requests to use Oncor right of way for permitted encroachments and easements for third party uses such as utility crossings, parking, road crossings, pipeline crossing and other uses, preparing appropriate document for review and approval by work groups with execution by the ROW Manager.Works with Legal to prepare documents such as easements, releases, exclusions, licenses, permits and encroachments, requiring the development of paralegal skills and some working knowledge of real estate law.Researches public records to determine property ownership.Assemble appropriate documentation for submittal including plans, drawings, maps, and design information and existing real estate documents.Works with Engineering, Planning, Construction, and Project Management teams in identifying projects with potential landowner issues, and works with team to find resolution.Organize, schedule, and manage permitting activities in a manner that supports construction project timelines.Receive, identify and/or note field drawings; engineering plan and profile maps; mechanical, electrical or topographical information; other data required for specific projects.Job AttributesRight of Way Agent, AssociateHigh school diploma, GED or equivalent is required.Strong communication, organizational and time management skills are necessary.With supervision, able to work independently or as part of a team.Effective negotiating and interpersonal skills.Ability to multi-task, change course of action in response to changing priorities a plusFamiliarity with Oncor Electric Delivery and Transmission policies and procedures; general knowledge of real estate law terminology, as well as real estate industry practices, procedures, documents; public real estate records.Knowledge of or ability to learn use of maps, plan and profile drawings, plats and other engineering-related documentation; ProjectWise, Microsoft Office, PETE, OTIS and other web-based applications.An International Right of Way Association Membership (IRWA) will be necessary.Continuing IRWA course of study and/or real estate coursework will be necessary.Right of Way AgentAssociate degree and two years of related right-of-way experience, or five years of related ROW experience, with completion of IRWA Right-of-Way Agent (RWA) course work.Strong communication, organizational and time management skills are necessary.With minimal supervision, able to work independently or as part of a team.Effective negotiating and interpersonal skills.Ability to multi-task, change course of action in response to changing priorities a plusWorking knowledge and understanding of Oncor Electric Delivery and Transmission policies and procedures; in-depth knowledge and understanding of real estate law as well as real estate industry practices, procedures, documents; public real estate records; appraisal techniques; and knowledge of regulatory, engineering and environmental rules and regulations.Knowledge of or ability to learn use of maps, plan and profile drawings, plats and other engineering-related documentation; ProjectWise, Microsoft Office, PETE, OTIS and other web-based applications.An International Right of Way Association Membership (IRWA) will be necessary.Continuing IRWA course of study and/or real estate coursework will be necessary.Right of Way Agent, SeniorBachelor's degree and three years of related right-of-way experience, or seven years of related ROW experience, with completion of IRWA Right-of-Way Agent (RWA) course work or Texas Real Estate Salesperson License.Strong communication, organizational and time management skills are necessary.Serves as field supervisor on extensive project initiatives and coordinates job activities and progress as part of a team.Ability to multi-task, change course of action in response to changing priorities of stakeholders organizations.Prepares draft legal documents requiring some paralegal skills and working knowledge of easement and real estate law for submission to ROW Manager for execution.Knowledge of the use of maps, plan and profile drawings, plats and other engineering-related documentation; ProjectWise, Microsoft Office, PETE, OTIS and other web-based applications.Working knowledge and understanding of Oncor Electric Delivery and Transmission policies and procedures; in-depth knowledge and understanding of real estate law as well as real estate industry practices, procedures, documents; public real estate records; appraisal techniques; and knowledge of regulatory, engineering and environmental rules and regulations.An International Right of Way Association Membership (IRWA) will be necessary.Continuing IRWA course of study and/or real estate coursework will be necessary.QualificationsEducationRequiredHigh School or betterEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)