Land Agent

Land Agent (Field Based)

ERM is hiring a Land Agent in Western, PA (Venango and Forest counties). Land Agent will be responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities. This is a part time (20 hours per week), limited term role with a duration of 6 months.

Requirements:

• Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with land owners (or their designees).
• Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.
• Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
• Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.
• Coordinate property appraisal, title needs, and closing activities as needed.
• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements:

• High school diploma.
• A minimum of 3 years of land acquisition and right-of-way experience.
• PA real estate license preferred but not required.
• PA Notary Public.
• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software.
• Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism;
• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
• Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day on uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions.
• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.