Right of Way Agent (Obligation Specialist)
Date: Sep 26, 2024
Location: Evansville, IN, US, 47711 Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204
Company: CenterPoint Energy
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 Summary
This position interfaces with the public, governmental entities, and other license/permit holders to renew, and manage recurring agreements and fees associated with property rights and obligations for the Company. This position acts independently and in conjunction with company ROW Agents, Finance specialists, Project Managers, Engineers, inside and outside Legal Counsel relating to both the gas and electric businesses.
Essential Functions
- Consolidates and tracks land rights obligations to ensure renewals and payments are conducted in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintains land rights obligation records for tracking and projections of upcoming obligations due payable by the Company.
- Coordinates and submits timely payments to Leaseholders, Licensors, or other external payees related to existing Company land rights obligations.
- Adds, edits and updates parcels and related attributes in GIS.
- Prepares and uploads permanent document files into record imaging system.
- Performs land title research utilizing both internal and external resources to determine ownership and other land rights. Collaborates with in-house Title Examiners to determine fee and easement ownership.
- Reviews and interprets all land rights documents related to land management and other land rights for accuracy and completeness.
- Reviews and interprets maps, surveys, exhibits and engineering drawings for scope, impact, accuracy and completeness.
- Analyzes and determines damages done to property and negotiates damage payments with property owners.
- Drafts various legal documents related to management of existing land rights by composing and constructing phrases or clauses in a clear, concise and professional manner which define the rights, interests and obligations of the parties involved.
- Negotiates the terms and conditions of both non-monetary and monetary; permits, access agreements and licenses by contacting landowners; and governmental entities such as Railroads, Army Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources, Conservancy Districts etc. to accommodate the operation and maintenance of company facilities.
- Consults with Area Managers, Consultants, Developers, Environmentalists, Surveyors, Engineers, Attorneys, Governmental Agencies and landowners to resolve land related issues.
- Protects all property and rights of the Company.
- 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 the Company’s gas and electric equipment or lines.
Education Description
- Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a technical discipline related to land surveying, civil engineering, right of way, land management or a related field, from an accredited college or university.
- In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s Degree or High School Graduate or GED will consider a combination of education and related experience in real estate, right of way acquisition, easement document preparation, document management, land and title research totaling two (2) years.
Experience
- Requires two (2) years of experience, technical training, or on the job training in land related activities with an understanding of land transactions, legal documents, metes & bounds descriptions, land titles, land management, abstracts, surveying, and GIS.
Additional Qualifications
- Real Estate License and/or International Right of Way Association RWP certification is a plus.
- 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.
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: 09/26/2024
Posting End Date: 10/10/2024
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Evansville