ORC is seeking a full-time, exempt Utilities Right of Way Agent to work on projects based out of our Scott Depot, WV office. Candidate must reside within a 1-hour commute of the Scott Depot office and will be required to travel within the states of West Virginia and Virginia about 50% of the time.

What we are offering:

• Generous base pay
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 401K and disability coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement, and professional training
• Recognition programs, growth opportunities, and a family-friendly atmosphere
• Stable and steady work

The Agent will be acquiring easements for transmission and distribution lines. The agent will work in numerous disciplines throughout the right-of-way project lifecycle in support of the members of the project team.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Performing advanced right-of-way negotiations and easement acquisitions, which will require travel to project sites
• Preparing real estate documents
• Performing property research for ownership and boundary information
• Communicating with property owners and their representatives for the acquisition of easements
  • These interactions may occur outside of traditional business hours
• 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
• Trouble shooting customer complaints and issues

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
• Know how to negotiate to create win-win situations and is a problem solver
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision, and be a team player
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years of Right of Way acquisition experience
• Active West Virginia Notary or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• 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
  • Outlook – create/maintain outlook calendar; effectively sort and organize outlook emails
  • Dropbox – create/maintain files within electronic database
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
• English language proficient
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience in transmission and/or distribution line acquisitions

Relocation is 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.

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).