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Environmental Resources Management, Inc.
Right of Way (ROW) Agents (Field Based)
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What they do
A Property Appraiser or Assessor determines the value of real property, including buildings and real estate or other personal or commercial property, as the basis for determining how much tax is owed. Assesses or calculates how much tax is owed, including property tax for homes, businesses or land, income tax, or tax owed for goods traded or imported internationally.
$60,316 / year median in Colorado
-4% projected decline
Job Description
ERM is hiring Right of Way (ROW) Agents in Central and Eastern Colorado to support pipeline and electric transmission project efforts. ROW Agents will be responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits, and other documents necessary for the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities. This is a full-time (40 hours a week), limited-term role with a duration of 12 months, extendable. Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day on uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with landowners (or their designees).
- Work on the settlement of complex damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created during the construction.
- Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.
- Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
- Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.
- Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree preferred, high school diploma or equivalency required.
- Minimum 3 years of ROW experience.
- Oil & Gas, diversified energy or electric transmission experience preferred.
- Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software.
- Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.
- Ability to work in remote locations for long periods of time.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.
- Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
- Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.
- Valid driver's license.
- Local candidates strongly preferred.