Universal Field Services is hiring a Right of Way Agent for our office in Salem, Oregon! Applicants must have an Oregon Real Estate License.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Reads, understands and interprets right of way parcel maps/plans and construction drawings.
- Has basic understanding of real estate law and terminology.
- Has basic understanding of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA) and Title 49 CFR, Part 24 and clients policies and procedures.
- Has knowledge of sequence of processes required to complete the acquisition.
- Runs and/or reviews title based on legal descriptions.
- Examines public records and determines surface ownership.
- Reviews, determines and resolves encumbrances on title.
- Locates owners of land.
- Understands appraisal theory, appraisal processes and property values.
- Effectively communicates acquisition processes and requirements and conducts good faith negotiations with land owners to secure agreements.
- Prepares and executes related agreements, contracts and documents to close acquisition.
- Prepares required documents necessary to submit the file for condemnation action.
- Maintains accurate records of every contact made with the property owner or their representative.
- Maintains accurate and detailed parcel files.
- Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data input into status tracking reports and/or databases on assigned parcels.