What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right of Way Agent 1 -Right of Way Agent 2 position at Atmos Energy?
THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT ATTEMPT TO LIST ALL OF THE DUTIES THAT ARE OR MAY BE PERFORMED IN THIS POSITION
Primary Duties
Conducts basic review and retrieval of easements, leases, licenses, permits, contracts and related right of way documents under the direction of ROW Supervisor
Assists in the coordination of activities between Engineering and Operations
Performs basic research under the direction of Sr Agent or ROW Supervisor to confirm legal ownership, property descriptions, ownership details and signatures required for procurement of right-of-way authorization of property ownership
Supports higher-level ROW employees with the resolution of landowner disputes and critical complaints
Maintains land rights documentation
Coordinates, observes and oversees third party contractors for purposes of landowner notification related to integrity projects. Ensures compliance with established Company standards and specifications, local, state and federal regulations. Provides updates to internal SHs and ROW Leadership related to same
Completes entry-level file maintenance tasks
Reviews proposed residential and commercial developer plans that could result in Encroachment Agreements, Tract Releases, and defining of blanket easements to determine course of action to defend Company's rights and maintain safety of Company assets
Engages and oversees contract ROW support for entry level field projects; Resolves landowner issues in tandem with ROW Supervisor
Assists with preparation and/or review of right of way documents including plat detailing proposed work and land rights provisions
Assists with interdepartmental coordination of document collection and preparation to apply for permitting through TxDOT and railroad entities
Educational/Experience
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in Business, Real Estate, Engineering, Legal Studies, or related field; or equivalent. Valid driver's license required.
Experience in right of way or natural gas is preferred.
Communication Skills
Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers in order to obtain and/or provide basic types of factual information.
Numeric Skills
Requires the ability to perform basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Computer Skills
Requires a working knowledge of various business computer applications in order to create standardized documents, reports or graphs.
Work Conditions
Works in an office environment. Requires occasionally performing activities including, but not limited to, bending, stooping, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and/or lifting.
May require occasional travel.
Atmos Energy Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Job Family
Right of Way