Land Representative

• Provides land-related support activities to district management, including project support activities, landowner contacts, encroachment support, and proactively pursuing favorable land use regulations.
• Obtains and maintains easement rights, zoning permits, storage rights, grants and other land or land rights from private, federal, state and local entities.
• Assists and advises other company personnel by interpreting land rights and strategies for new agreements.
• Negotiates damage settlements in accordance with established real estate, agricultural and forestry standards.
• Research land records and title information and ensures the accuracy of the data in the land records management system.
• Provides assistance in route selection for potential projects.
• Prepares cost estimates for acquisition and damage settlements and tracks costs throughout the project.
• Supports and/or supervises other land staff or contract personnel by providing technical expertise.
• Develops/Negotiates appropriate rehabilitation and restoration requirements.

• Working knowledge of land use regulations land rehabilitation and restoration requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of land records management practices and standards.
• Working knowledge and experience in land title research, pipeline rights-of-way acquisition practices, easements and encroachment standards.
• Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, presentation, and database computer applications.
• Provide input and oversight on public awareness program activities.
• Basic math and writing skills, including spelling and grammar.
• Ability to analyze and judge reports and records.
• Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to negotiate.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good organization skills.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.

Last updated on Oct 2, 2023