Land Acquisition Specialist - Phoenix, United States - KMRG, LLC

KMRG, LLC

Verified Company

Phoenix, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

ROLE

We need an experienced Land Acquisition Specialist to support the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Desert Southwest Region (DSW) Department of Energy (DOE).

This is a full-time opportunity in which we'll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Research existing WAPA and underlying land rights, easements, and land ownership within the project footprint
Compile landowner lists and maps necessary for setting up mail merges for various notification letters and right of entry
Investigate Federal, County, State, and local records online or inperson
Obtain records information from the appropriate municipal building (i.e., title, landowner, or land right)
Assist in requesting and reviewing all Title evidence and/or Title Commitments
Address title issues related to the project
Prepare real property documents such as licenses, permits, and leases
Develop the Construction, Operation, and Maintenance (CO&M) plan for facilities on Federal Agency lands
Draft and present rightofentry requests to landowners
Present contract offers to landowners or relevant parties for the acquisition of land and associated rights
Provide recommendations to WAPA management on the acquisition process and any conflicts encountered
Help prepare and use real property surveys and appraisals
Assist in investigating and documenting s, (i.e., dangerous tree issues and damage claims)
Maintain official land records, plat books, transfer documents, and realty records (i.e., landowner contacts)
Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and take meeting notes for WAPA staff and other stakeholders (i.e., landowners)
Estimate labor hours needed for land activities and propose adjustments to support the project
Analyze and assess challenges or issues related to land acquisition
Offer recommendations to the Federal project coordinator for addressing land acquisition challenges
Advise WAPA management on land activities consistent with legal authorities, policies, and strategies

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Extensive knowledge of land acquisition, land management, methods, procedures, and policies
Knowledge in Fed. Gov. (i.e., Uniform Relocation Assistance, Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970) preferred
Knowledge of WAPA's construction, maintenance policies, strategies, and legal authorities preferred
Experience in Geographic information systems preferred
Experience in Land Right Data systems (Federal, State, County, and Local Land) preferred
Experience with broadbased project management processes
Experience in federal laws, rules, and regulations (i.e., Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service)
Proficient in Microsoft Tools (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

BACKGROUND

Expert in real estate terminology, principles, procedures, concepts, practices
Experience in various types of land and land rights conveyance documents, instruments, terms, and related matters
Proficient in realty transactions (i.e., permits, easements, fee interests on linear facilities)
Detailedoriented and highly organized
Excellent written and oral communication skills

EDUCATION

Bachelor's Degree preferred

LOCATION

615 South 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009

TELEWORK

Available upon approval

CLEARANCE

U.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government

CLIENT

Department of Energy (DOE)

TRAVEL

May be required as needed

WORK HOURS

40 hours per week
8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

Employment Classification Eligibility — Nonexempt

RELOCATION

Not eligible for relocation benefits

KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.

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