Universal Field Services, Inc. ยท 1 day ago
Right-of-Way Agent
Universal Field Services is hiring Right of Way Agents in West Texas. This position is responsible for negotiating the acquisition of real property interests from affected landowners using standard right of way techniques and effective communication skills.
Responsibilities
Reads, understands and interprets maps and construction drawings
Has understanding of real estate law and terminology
Has knowledge of sequence of processes required to complete the acquisition
Skilled in examining public records and determining surface ownership
Locates owners of land
Prepares Affidavits as needed (e.g. Descent and Distribution; Identify, Use and Adverse Possession)
Plots property descriptions from public records
Understands appraisal theory, appraisal processes and property values
Effectively communicates acquisition processes and requirements and conducts good faith negotiations with landowners to secure agreements
Maintains accurate records of every contact made with property owner or their representative
Maintains accurate and detailed parcel files
Accurately completes all required paperwork in a timely manner to meet deadlines
Appears as a witness in litigation, as required
Secures any county, state and federal permits, as needed
Prepare parcel files for condemnation process, as needed
Ability and flexibility to work in cooperation with all those assigned to the office
This position reports directly to the Right of Way Supervisor
Qualification
Required
Reads, understands and interprets maps and construction drawings
Has understanding of real estate law and terminology
Has knowledge of sequence of processes required to complete the acquisition
Skilled in examining public records and determining surface ownership
Locates owners of land
Prepares Affidavits as needed (e.g. Descent and Distribution; Identify, Use and Adverse Possession)
Plots property descriptions from public records
Understands appraisal theory, appraisal processes and property values
Effectively communicates acquisition processes and requirements and conducts good faith negotiations with landowners to secure agreements
Maintains accurate records of every contact made with property owner or their representative
Maintains accurate and detailed parcel files
Accurately completes all required paperwork in a timely manner to meet deadlines
Appears as a witness in litigation, as required
Secures any county, state and federal permits, as needed
Prepare parcel files for condemnation process, as needed
Ability and flexibility to work in cooperation with all those assigned to the office
Preferred
Experience with crop damage claims