Representative - ROW
Summary: This position will provide right of way support in the Overland Park, Kansas area and will perform right of way duties for Operational Support at Energy Transfer.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Acquires right of way and other property right interests as appropriate for the construction, operation, maintenance, or removal of facilities, in a manner that avoids litigation.
- Negotiates the settlement of property damage and loss claims associated with the construction, maintenance, or removal of company facilities.
- Establishes value with regard to land rights acquisition.
- Prepares and services all necessary permits for the construction and maintenance of facilities.
- Prepares and secures necessary encroachment/crossing agreements.
- Resolves encroachments, damage claims, and landowner complaints and inquiries.
- Interfaces with corporate management, operations, field engineering, legal, construction, environmental, regulatory and right-of-way service company personnel.
- Communicates, associates, and negotiates with landowners, tenants, attorneys, federal/ state/county/city representatives, private corporations, and any other institution possessing an interest in land to acquire necessary property rights.
- Represents Company in public hearings, trials, condemnations, and other appearances on behalf of company as necessary.
- Coordinates third party agent activities when necessary.
- Serves as a technical resource regarding right of way related matters.
- Supports operations personnel on day-to-day matters including one calls (811), encroachments, ingress/egress rights, landowner notifications, technical reviews (construction/development), etc.
Requirements: Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of 6-years related experience with working knowledge of pipeline right of way and real estate transactions and practices.
- Must be knowledgeable of real estate principles, rules and regulations pertaining to the acquisition of easements, leases, licenses, permits and other land rights.
- Analytical ability and judgment to determine land rights to be acquired and the degree of protection required.
- Strong Interpersonal skills - high degree of interaction with a variety of groups from field construction personnel, vendors, and internal personnel (environmental, engineering, operations and legal).
- Team-oriented and self-directed.
- Driven with strong problem-solving ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to read, understand and prepare technical documents such as easements, leases, licenses, amendments, releases, etc.
- Ability to write, read and map legal descriptions and scale alignment stationing.
- Empathetic, even-tempered, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Good communication, presentation, and conflict management skills.
- Strong computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and database applications (SAP, CLS LiNK or equivalent).
- Must be able to work within a team environment to accomplish organizational goals with the ability to meet priorities and deadlines.
- Basic understanding of FERC requirements.
- Honesty and high ethical standards in representing the company and interests of landowners.
- Valid driver’s license is required.
Special Considerations:
- Knowledge of Right of Way must span an adequate understanding of legal views, government regulations of pipeline industry, engineering, state one-call systems, maps and drawings, public relations, negotiations, property management.
- Ability to make decisions based upon sound judgment.
- A self-starter who will take initiative and who works well with minimum supervision.
- May support more senior Right of Way Representatives working on a variety of capital, operational and maintenance field projects.
- On call for emergency response.
Working Conditions:
- Usually normal working conditions.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.
An equal opportunity employer/disability/vet
Energy Transfer is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
The nature and frequency of the above working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. Where feasible, the Partnership will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements listed in this job posting, which are subject to change, are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.