Distribution Lineman Apprentice
Vaughn & Melton, a JMT Company, is seeking a Right of Way Agent to join our Spartanburg, South Carolina Team. The Right of Way Agent will perform all aspects of right of way and real estate related activities necessary to maintain and protect property rights while negotiating favorable terms to various land and right of way related agreements secured on behalf of customers, including the acquisition, relinquishment and modification of easements, fee land purchases, franchise and permit rights, encroachments resolutions and settlements of damage claims among other land and right of way related negotiations. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and complex expertise for right of way land acquisitions, which may include the following: determination of data collection needs, interpreting state and federal regulations, completing title reports, appraisals, notices, negotiations, court testimony, payments and assist in determining right-of-way and highway easement needs in collaboration with the project manager and engineer. This position will collaborate with multiple project management teams with diverse backgrounds, while striving to meet company strategic goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Required Skills
Required Experience
South Carolina or North Carolina Real Estate license required.
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university preferred or an associate degree with a minimum of 3 years of Right of Way experience.
Certified as a Right of Way Agent (RWA) by the International Right of Way Association, or the ability to obtain within 24 months.
Must hold or be able to obtain a SC & NC notary.
Thorough experiment and knowledge of transportation and infrastructure projects.
Able to read and interpret highway construction and transportation plans.
Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically:
Excel - able to add/delete rows and columns, sort and filter, search for data within a workbook and other basic formatting.
Word – must be able to format documents and letters, and track changes made to documents; must be able to upload documents into a shared online database, such as Dropbox or equivalent.
Outlook – create/maintain outlook calendar; effectively sort and organize outlook emails
Valid Driver’s License
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
WORKING CONDITIONS
Some work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Significant field work (50% or more) is required where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.) may be required as needed.
JOB COMPETENCIES
V&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity, and we are proud to be building an inclusive and diverse workforce.