Right of Way Agent jobs in Maine
Right of Way Agent prepares organization's need for additional land or office space. Researches, negotiates and elects to purchase short- and long-term lease of land agreements and right of way for construction that meet the organization's goals. Being a Right of Way Agent handles all land related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning. Prepares resolutions and other legal forms related to land acquisitions. Additionally, Right of Way Agent may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Right of Way Agent contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Right of Way Agent typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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RIGHT OF WAY AGENT- HAMPDEN
- Versant Power
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Hampden, ME
FULL_TIME
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JOB TITLE: RIGHT OF WAY AGENT
LOCATION: HAMPDEN
REPORTS TO: PROPERTY MANAGER
POSITION STATUS: EXEMPT, NON-BARGAINING UNIT
Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine.
Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.
We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.
Position Overview
Under the general direction of the Property Manager, the Agent is responsible for the acquisition of the necessary rights to construct and maintain Versant Power facilities. This position requires research, document preparation, negotiation and acquisition of legal rights to operate distribution and transmission lines. Agent coordinates with internal departments, landowners, attorneys, municipalities, railroads, and other agencies to ensure proper rights are acquired. Agent maintains company easement records and right of way files. Agent handles daily issues associated with company facilities and rights.
Essential Functions- Works with planners, customer coordinators and landowners to determine what rights are required for the job.
- Conducts research using staking plan, tax maps, municipal information, physical evidence provided by the planner, and landowner contact to determine property ownership. Conducts project site visits to analyze property and utility locations. Works with surveyors, attorneys, municipalities, other utilities, railroads and various other entities.
- Updates land ownership through title research at the appropriate County Registry of Deeds.
- Prepares legal documents necessary for each job which may include overhead and/or underground easements, strip easements, bills of sale, assent documents, assignments, warranty and quit claim deeds, access rights, permits and other documents.
- Contacts landowners or other stakeholders and acquires the necessary rights.
- Coordinates with customer, planner, and customer coordinator to ensure necessary customer obligations are fulfilled.
- Processes legal documents for recording at the appropriate County Registry of Deeds and maintains accurate files within the system.
- Becomes and remains knowledgeable of Versant Power and MPUC rules and regulations.
- Works in accordance with the documented environmental procedures, instructions, and specific responsibilities as defined in individual procedures and instructions. Reports problem or deviations associated with environmental issues and EMS to Environmental Department.
- Coordinates workload using contract labor to insure timeliness of service and efficiency in operation
Other related duties as assigned, including designated duties associated with System Emergencies.
Educational Qualifications And Required Skills- Bachelor of Science degree preferred in a related field. Minimum five years experience in a related field required.
- Maine Real Estate license preferred. The ability to obtain a Maine Real Estate License required.
- Completed course of study or demonstrated proficiency required in elementary surveying, Maine real estate law, Maine boundary law, and Maine real estate agent law, including boundary law and laws regarding roads and easement rights required.
- Proficiency in paralegal and/or public document research preferred.
- Familiarity with utility power systems beneficial.
- Basic understanding of electricity and ability to learn the Versant Power transmission and distribution circuits and construction techniques required.
- Understanding of surveying techniques and the ability to read, interpret and draw maps and plans required.
- Understanding of property valuation and real estate appraisal techniques required.
- Familiarity with land use planning codes, including local municipal zoning ordinances, LUPC and MPUC rules and regulations required.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and understand complex real estate agreements.
- F amiliarity with software’s such as Microsoft Office, CAD, Google Earth, and GIS.
- Position requires sitting, standing, walking, and driving. May require walking on uneven terrain.
- Position requires the employee to regularly work in outside weather conditions, including exposure to heat, humidity, and cold temperatures.
- Position requires significant interaction with the public.
- Position requires excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Position requires employee to work under pressure and meet deadlines, and may be stressful due to customer contacts that may be unpleasant, demanding and difficult.
- Some overnight travel required
- Valid Maine driver’s license required
- Versant Power is a tobacco free, drug and fragrance free workplace.
Usual work hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Extra hours are required.
RATE OF PAY
Important Application Information
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
If you are interested in learning more please apply by submitting an application
Non Bargaining Unit, Regular and Term employees who have at least six (6) months satisfactory job performance and attendance records in their current job are eligible to apply for posted openings.
Versant Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This job description is subject to change at any time. - 11 Days Ago
Right of Way Agent - Augusta, ME
- Cornerstone Energy Services Inc.
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Augusta, ME
FULL_TIME
- Job SummaryResponsible for acquisition and enforcement of real property rights required for the operation, maintenance, and expansion of the transmission, distribution, and communication system infras...
- 11 Days Ago
Right-of-Way Technician, Roads + Highways
- TYLin
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Falmouth, ME
PART_TIME
- TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,0...
- 5 Days Ago
Right of Way Appraiser III (24-61-2)
- State of Maine
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Augusta, ME
FULL_TIME
- Maine Department of Transportation Salary: $58,344.00 - $78,582.40/Annually (Salary Schedule) Office/Bureau: Project Development - Property Office Location: Augusta, ME Position Number: 02500-3359 Ope...
- 9 Days Ago
Physician - ME #2617
- Right Talent Right Now
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York, ME
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionPosition Title Physician - ME #2617 Relocation Yes Location York Maine Healthcare organization looking for physicians with various specialties. Physician must be either Board Eligible o...
- 3 Days Ago
Physician- 2617
- Right Talent Right Now
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York, ME
FULL_TIME
- Job DescriptionHealthcare organization looking for physicians with various specialties. Physician must be either Board Eligible or Board Certified.Physician specialties needed include:PulmonologistHos...
- 21 Days Ago
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About Maine
To the south and east is the Atlantic Ocean and to the north and northeast is New Brunswick, a province of Canada. The Canadian province of Quebec is to the northwest. Maine is both the northernmost state in New England and the largest, accounting for almost half of the region's entire land area. Maine is the only state in the continental US to border only one other American state (New Hampshire to the South and West).
Maine is the easternmost state in the United States in both its extreme points and its geographic center. The town of Lubec is the easternmost organized settlement in the United...
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Income Estimation for Right of Way Agent jobs
$75,750 to $94,649
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