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. The pay range for this position is from $30.00 to $34.00 per hour, contingent upon relevant education, experience, and industry-specific certifications. This specified range is determined by the tier associated with the job posting. However, should the employee be classified under a different tier, the compensation may fall outside the stated range. 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 long-term 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 multi-tasking 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).
BenefitsWe offer a competitive benefits package that provides a foundation of support for the health, safety, and security of you and your family. We are proud to extend a broad selection of benefits to meet your needs-and medical, dental, and vision benefits start on the first day of employment.Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-###-####. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.An Equal Opportunity Employer.Please note:
- All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
- Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Notice to Agencies: We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.