Right of Way Agent
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in
business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to
become the most admired utility in the United States through the
execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering
commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural
gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is
committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business
results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of
our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are
respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We
strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is
reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve.
Job SummaryYou will have the ability to: interfaces with the public
and governmental entities to obtain, grant, and manage property
rights for the Company. This position acts independently and in
conjunction with company Service Consultants, Gas Service
Coordinators, Project Managers, Engineers, inside and outside Legal
Counsel relating to both the gas and electric businesses. Essential
Functions
- Performs land title research utilizing both internal and
external resources to determine ownership and other land rights.
Performs commercial and residential plat reviews and
approvals.
- Reviews all documents related to acquisition of easements and
other land rights for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepares legal documents by composing and constructing phrases
or clauses in a clear, concise and professional manner which define
the rights, interest and obligations of the parties involved and
define various types of easement locations, rights of way and real
estate properties following established methods of writing land
descriptions.
- Acquires rights by negotiating both non-monetary and monetary
terms and conditions for easements, deeds, permits, access,
agreements and licenses by contacting landowners and other entities
such as Railroads, Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife, Federal
Aviation Authority and other governmental entities to accommodate
the installation and/or maintenance of company facilities.
- Consults with Service Area Managers, Service Consultants,
Developers, Environmentalist, Surveyors, Engineers, Attorneys,
Governmental Agencies and landowners in order to resolve land and
easement related issues.
- Observes Company facilities and promptly reports and records
any defects or irregularities with Company equipment or lines in
accordance with established Company procedures.
- Advocates safety in all aspects and protects the public
concerning the dangers involved with activities in the vicinity of
gas and electric Company equipment or lines.
- Sells, releases, licenses and exchanges real property to
others; protects all property and rights of the Company.
- Analyzes and determines damages done to property and negotiates
damage payments with property owners. Education Description
- Requires a bachelor's degree in business administration or a
technical discipline related to land surveying, civil engineering,
right of way or a related field, from an accredited college or
university. In lieu of a degree, will consider a combination of
education and related experience acquiring right of way totaling
four (4) years, where each year of applicable college equals one
(1) year, and each year of applicable work experience equals
one-half ( --) year. Experience in lieu of education is in addition
to the Experience requirements. Experience
- Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in land
related activities with an understanding of land transactions,
legal documents, metes & bounds descriptions, land titles,
abstracts, surveying, and GIS.
- Must have sound working knowledge of Personal Computing devices
and Microsoft Office software applications, coupled with sound
working knowledge of maintaining, updating and archiving records
and data in SAP, FileNet, ArcMap GIS and various database and
spreadsheet formats.
- Must have sufficient job knowledge of gas and electric facility
requirements and possess decision making skills to interpret the
needs of the Engineer, Service Consultant and Customer.
- Must have knowledge of legislative requirements regarding
regulatory compliance with real property issues. A bonus to have
- Real Estate License and/or International Right of Way
Association RWP certification. We want you to know Being a part of
the CenterPoint Energy team is more than a career alone. It's an
opportunity to make a positive impact. You will be an integral part
of enabling everyday life and the pursuit of possibilities for the
customers we serve and the communities we share. The vital services
we provide are at the core of making our world work, and by sharing
your energy with us, we'll create a better tomorrow together.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion CenterPoint Energy is committed to
creating an inclusive work environment where business results are
achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse
workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for
their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an
inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of
the available workforce in the communities we serve. What we bring
to you
- Competitive pay
- Paid training
- Benefits eligibility begins on your first day
- Transit subsidies
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness
center at our headquarters in Houston
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition
reimbursement
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar
up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your
contribution Job Type: Full Time Posting Start Date: 04/19/2024
Posting End Date: 04/29/2024 This contractor and subcontractor
shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR ---- 60-1.4(a),
60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit
discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status
as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit
discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national
origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime
contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ
and advance in employment individuals without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, protected veteran status or disability.
Keywords: Disability Solutions, Baytown , Right of Way Agent, Sales , Houston, Texas
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