Sr. ROW/Land Representative - Reno, Nevada

Description

• Estimate and Negotiate Damage Settlements as required
• Document all ROW activities as required
• While maintaining the ROW compensation policy, negotiate for ROW options, easements, fee interest, and curative documents as directed by the ROW Supervisor or as required by project documents and the acquisition policy
• Assist in the development of a construction line from the conditions and/or restrictions placed on the ROW by the landowner and/or tenant.
• Maintain a detailed diary containing the facts of each contact for every property owner and tenant on a project and prepare a detailed weekly activity report.
• Maintain a detailed log of all payments
• Most activities require work to be performed at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices. There are frequent interruptions during the workday for impromptu meetings.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants
• Work with landowner attorney representation to further negotiations and reach agreement
• May be responsible for obtaining necessary documents from local county public records
• May be responsible for representing client by participating in community project meetings
• Establish and maintain positive working relationship with project affected landowners
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel objects, tools, controls. Reach with hands and arms, hear and talk. The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Research contact information and initiate contact with owners of interest in property affected by project
• Support all construction activities as required
• May be responsible for assisting in project mail outs, file prep, and data needs
• Adhere to project Safety / Quality / Sustainability Plan

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate initiative and assertiveness, the ability to plan and manage their work in an efficient manner, and the ability to work well under stress and time pressures
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate clearly and concisely to prepare reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence
• Able to learn new computer programs quickly, as required
• Must be detail oriented and have excellent analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word processing
• Calculations - ability to complete and understand valuation calculations, using Microsoft excel
• Requires specialized knowledge in the methods and techniques for performing Land Services activities. Must possess competent knowledge and skills in land description and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, ROW document analysis, and have excellent negotiation skills.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and the ability to work in team-oriented environment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus in use of computer monitor and other manual, task-related functions.
• Must be able to walk long distances, over varying terrains, to support land acquisition needs
• This job will require work both indoors as well as activities performed outdoors in varying climates.
• Must be able to work alone, make decisions and use judgment while performing related activities
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements
• Capable of understanding and communicating property appraisals and valuations to landowners
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Employee is expected to use good judgment when lifting or moving office supplies and/or furniture and to seek assistance or wear back support appliances when appropriate
• Extensive experience with land database systems, digital filing sharing systems, spreadsheet and word processing systems
• Creativity, foresight and mature judgment to identify and resolve business, technical and administrative related problems with ROW services
• Five (5) years of experience as a ROW agent or related ROW position
• Able to interact with all levels of management and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Benefits

• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary). TRC offers jurisdiction specific benefit packages for International and Puerto Rico employees.
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance