Right Of Way Agent

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Right of Way Agent Job Description The Right of Way (ROW) Agent will work under the guidance of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor and is expected to have a comprehensive understanding of all right of way disciplines, including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The ideal candidate should be well-versed in property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets. Responsibilities Assist the ROW Supervisor in providing guidance to ROW Agents. Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants. Negotiate for ROW options, easements, fee interests, and curative documents while maintaining the ROW price policy. Assist in developing a construction line based on conditions or restrictions placed on the ROW by landowners or tenants. Maintain a detailed diary with facts of each contact for every property owner and tenant on a project. Prepare a detailed weekly activity report and maintain a log of all payments. Negotiate damage settlements as required. Support all construction activities as needed. Document all ROW activities. Adhere to the project Safety Plan. Essential Skills Strong communication and people skills. Experience in sales, real estate, and utility industry. Knowledge in acquisitions, permitting, property values, easements, and survey permissions. Additional Skills & Qualifications Associate's degree preferred or relevant experience. SR/WA or other IRWA designation and Notary Public certification. Experience with right of way or real estate services for public organizations. Broad knowledge of procedures to acquire real property interests for public utility/infrastructure projects, including condemnation. Familiarity with laws and regulations involving real estate transactions and Eminent Domain. 3 to 5 years of experience. Work Environment The role involves fieldwork, meeting with customers regarding ROW activities. For candidates outside the State of Iowa, a per diem arrangement of 7 days at $178 a day is available. For those within Iowa but outside a 75-mile radius, a 5-day per diem setup is an option. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $38.75/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

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