Right of Way Specialist - Atlanta, United States - Environmental Consultants (ECI)

Environmental Consultants (ECI)
Environmental Consultants (ECI)
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Atlanta, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description
We are currently seeking a
Right of Way Specialist to join our team. We are looking for energetic professionals who enjoy working outdoors and value the freedom of working independently.

If you enjoy a fast-paced environment and the challenges of a rewarding profession, consider a career in vegetation management with ECI.


Some of the most important characteristics of an
ECI
Right of Way Specialist is a desire to learn, an ability to adapt, and a commitment to engage in safe, constructive interactions with the public.

You are accountable for advancing a culture of safety and excellence while providing quality and value to our customers and clients.


_ Pay Range for this role is $ $34.00 per hour, depending on relevant education, experience, and industry-specific certifications._

WHAT WE OFFER:


  • Industry competitive pay.
  • Company vehicle with fuel card for work purposes.
  • Day 1 of Employment: Medical/Dental/Vision/VOYA/Vacation Accrual/Paid Holidays/EAP (Full-Time Employees).
  • After 3 months: 401K, life insurance, short and longterm disability, Paid Maternity Leave.
  • Paid Sick Time.
  • Weekly Pay Cycle.
  • Participation in Referral Bonus Program.
  • Boot and clothing program (Full-Time Employees).
  • Ongoing training and assistance with obtaining industry certifications.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:


  • Resolve encroachment issues by building trust with landowners and internal stakeholders.
  • Manage one or more concurrent projects spread across different geographical locations.
  • Read and interpret transmission construction engineering plans.
  • Negotiate landowner encroachment agreements.
  • Maintain detailed records.
  • Execute memorandum of understanding (MoU) with landowners.
  • Communicate daily with the utility client, contractors, landowners and the general public.
  • Perform duties in a manner that will promote and maintain good public relations and work safety practices.
  • Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:


  • Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Business, Real Estate, Project Management, or related field.
  • Ability to read Land and other Legal Documents (i.e. easements, surveys, construction drawings, property deeds, etc.)
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Must have basic computer skills.
  • Must be able to work alone, outdoors in various weather conditions and terrain.
  • Must have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, strong problem solving and multitasking abilities and show attention to detail.
  • Must be able to adapt to change.

WHAT WOULD BE AMAZING TO HAVE:

  • Prior utility or utility vegetation management (UVM) or related field work experience.
  • Prior experience with GIS Software/Technology.
  • Previous project management experience.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro.
  • Bi-Lingual (Spanish).

Working Environment


Work alone in an outdoor field environment; vehicle and foot patrol of utility power lines; remote locations as well as urban, city environment; physical demands and travel from site to site, including walking/hiking on various surfaces including flat, dry, wet, slippery, uneven, rough, steep terrain, hills, and slopes; exposure to noise, dust, grease, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions.

Reasonable accommodations, if available, may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.


Physical


The team member must have sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk up to 10 miles per day, stand, sit, and operate a motor vehicle for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, run, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp and make repetitive hand, arm and shoulder movement in the performance of daily duties (e.g., forcefully beat down brush); carry, push and/or pull light to heavy amounts of weight, frequently lift up to 10 lbs.

and occasionally lift up to 60 lbs.

(sandbags); to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; ability to verbally communicate to exchange information with public; ability to see and hear in normal range with or without correction; operate assigned field equipment, including handheld computer, range finder, fyrake, water backpack, shovel, and traffic cone.


Company Overview

Applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test and a criminal background check.

ECI is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer


EOE/AA :
Minority/Female/ Vets/ Disabled.
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