Do you consider yourself a great negotiator? Have you ever considered it as a career? If so, here is a unique way to help build the nation’s infrastructure.

ORC is looking for a self-starter with a competitive nature to join our dynamic Scott Depot, WV Right of Way team. On-the-Job training will be provided. We are interested in your potential, not just your experience.

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

An entry-level agent will work alongside the Project Manager (PM), Assistant Project Manager (APM) or members of the project team to learn the numerous disciplines of the right-of-way project lifecycle. Will shadow and learn how to negotiate the acquisition of property, research title and prepare real estate documents for privately funded infrastructure projects. Agent should expect to hit the road daily, traveling throughout the Scott Depot, WV area but could extend to other parts of West Virginia, based on project requirements.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Learn applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Learn basic right-of-way negotiations and acquisitions under guidance of Sr Agent/Manager
• Learn to prepare real estate documents
• Learn how to perform basic property research for ownership and boundary information
• Assisting in the preparation of communications for property owners and their representatives for the acquisitions
• Performing 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
  
  

Skills:

• Able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines
• Balance multiple projects by planning and prioritizing effectively
• Communicates clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Responsible, approachable, and good interacting with diverse groups of people
• Knows how to create win-win situations and is a problem solver
• Demonstrates desire to work as part of a collaborative team

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
• 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
• 25% - 50% of your time is spent traveling within West Virginia
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
• English language proficient
• Valid Driver’s License

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: 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).