Right of Way Specialist
Fairfax, VA 
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Posted 24 days ago
Job Description
RK&K is looking for a Right of Way Specialist to support our Utilities/Real Estate Group in Maryland and Northern Virginia. Build your career and help build a better environment by providing real estate support to include negotiations, acquisitions assistance for utility and other infrastructure projects.

Basic Responsibilities/Functions
  • Provide real estate support for acquisitions
  • Negotiate acquisitions/divestures as needed on various utility projects
  • Comply with Federal, State and Local real estate laws
  • Prepare required Deeds, Easements, Options, Condemnation Packages and Agreements as necessary
  • Conduct property settlements
  • Testify as needed in condemnation cases
  • Attend project meetings, prepare and provide project updates and meeting minutes
  • Prepare Comparable Market Analysis reports and just compensation letters
  • Appraisal Reviews
  • Research county land records and review title commitments

Required Technical and Functional Skills

  • Negotiate for the acquisition or sale of real estate
  • Assemble and interpret information from a variety of sources
  • Prepare comparable market analysis and just compensation reports
  • Prepare bid packages, option contracts and condemnation filings
  • Communicate effectively as a witness in trials and in public meetings and hearings
  • Obtain required project specific state notary public
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, engineers and the general public
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the court system, its records and its rules
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Federal, State and local real estate laws, standards and guidelines such as the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acts
  • prepare accurate cost estimates
  • abstract and interpret real property land titles and financial instruments
  • solve real estate related issues
  • Interpret maps, deeds, plats and plans

Required Experience

  • Four (4) years of experience with a condemning authority providing acquisition, relocation assistance or property asset management services
  • Experience in a variety of acquisition and relocation projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Preferred Experience

  • Experience working with Electric Utility projects
  • Knowledge of Electric Utility Systems
  • Experience reviewing Title Commitments
  • General Knowledge of Maryland, Northern Virginia, Delaware or Pennsylvania areas

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.


Drug-Free WorkplaceRK&K maintains a drug-free workplace. Employees of RK&K are prohibited from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana

EEO/Affirmative ActionRK&K is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

RK&K IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - RK&K ensures non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities, you may contact Human Resources at 410-728-2900. Persons with hearing-and speech-impairments can contact RK&K by using the Virginia Relay Service, a toll-free telecommunication device for the deaf (TDD). Call 711 for TTY/TDD or use the website www.varelay.org. If you need more information on special assistance regarding limited English proficiency, contact your RK&K office receptionist and they will be able to direct you to: 1) an individual with our company that speaks your language; 2) an outside service that can assist you in communicating with RK&K; or 3) you may also contact Human Resources at: 410-728-2900

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
4 years
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