ORC is seeking a full-time, exemptRight of Way Agentfor projects Charlotte, NC. Candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office but must willing to travel throughout North Carolina at least 50% of the time and report to the office as requested.

We are proud to offer:

• Excellent base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• 401K
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional training
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recognition programs
• Growth opportunities
• Family-oriented atmosphere and work environment
• Stable, steady work

The agent will provide land acquisition services for federally funded road projects throughout the right-of-way project lifecycle in support of the Project Manager (PM), or members of the project team.

Responsibilitiesmay include, but are not limited to:

• Ensuringcompliance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Performing right-of-way acquisitions and/or relocationsper project guidelines and regulations
• Preparingreal estate documents
• Performing basic property research for ownership and boundary information
• Communicatingwith property owners and their representatives for the acquisition of right of way
• Performinggeneral administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing legal documents, reports and correspondence, attending meetings, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents for file management, verbal and written communications with customers; customer service and related functions
• Trouble shooting customer complaints and issues

Skills:

• Able to work efficiently under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
• Must be responsible and have demonstrated organizational and planning skills
• Approachable and good at interacting with diverse groups of people
• Analytical, problem solver, and strong attention to detail and negotiation skills
• Able to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work with a team and independently with minimal supervision
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum of three(2)yearsof Right of Way experience
  • Must include working with OR within a state'sDepartment of Transportation
• Active North Carolina Real Estate License (License must be hung with ORC*)
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically:
  • Excel - able to add/delete rows and columns, sort and filter, search for data within a workbook and other basic formatting
  • Word - must be able to format documents and letters, and track changes made to documents; must be able to upload documents into a shared online database, such as Dropbox or equivalent
  • Outlook - create/maintain outlook calendar; effectively sort and organize outlook emails
• Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to be able to access ORC's systems
• English language proficient
• Valid Driver's License

Per diemand Relocation not provided

ORCis one of America's most respected right-of-way acquisition firms. Our services not only include providing outsourced right-of-way services to public agencies, but also electric transmission, oil and gas pipelines, fiber optic, and sewer and water infrastructure. We are excited to be part of the renewable energy forefront for wind and solar projects.

*Employees must avoid any relationship or activity that might impair, or even appear to impair, their ability to make objective and fair decisions when performing their jobs. To avoid conflicts of interest, employees are prohibited from performing any services for clients or perceived clients during nonworking time that are normally performed by ORC, including the sale of real estate.

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. The employee is required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This role requires the employee to occasionally travel to meet with clients or vendors which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations. While meeting with clients and vendors, will need to be outdoors traversing different types of landscapes. May be exposed to the elements (heat, rain, snow, cold).

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