Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Perform the more difficult and complex ROW and other property-related work necessary for ROW acquisitions.
- Evaluate ROW and other property-related issues and develop and recommend solutions.
- Review and interpret plans and specifications; make ROW and other property-related recommendations for compliance with District standards.
- Respond to technical questions regarding ROW and property-related issues.
- Work closely with survey crew, plan review staff, and ROW personnel in determining accurate measurements and resolving field problems as they arise.
- Contact other agencies and utilities to review and resolve problems relating to ROW or other property issues.
- Investigate properties regarding ownership, restrictions, zoning, easements, etc.
- Prepare in-house valuations and estimates and review appraisals prepared by consultants for the acquisition of easements.
- Gather and analyze data, prepare reports, legal descriptions, and documents relating to and negotiate with property owners to acquire easements, rights-of-way, licenses, permits, leases, and other property rights.
- Coordinate with other staff, management and legal counsel regarding complex property rights issues including eminent domain proceedings.
- Assist in the development or revision of policies and procedures related to ROW and other property rights issues.
- Assign project work to ROW staff as appropriate; train and instruct less experienced personnel in project acquisition work.
- Interact with clients via meetings, phone, e-mail or direct contact.
- Although not the primary responsibility of this position, when needed, a ROW Specialist II has the ability to perform the responsibilities identified in the ROW Specialist I job description.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Environment
- Work is performed in multiple facilities as business needs dictate.
- Office work may include prolonged seated tasks, extended keyboarding, and use of computer screen.
- May be requested to work overtime and weekends.
- Position requires travel (expected to be 90%); valid driver’s license and acceptable DMV record required.
Physical requirements
- The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use stairs, use hands, reach, talk and hear.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate the ability to perform all key qualifications of an Acquisition Specialist.
- Capacity to conduct and participate in meetings with senior management.
- The ability to make decisions and find alternative solutions to problems.
- The ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of co-workers, clients, and other external contacts.
Experience and Education
- Four to six years of acquisition and negotiation experience, preferably related to transmission easement acquisitions including oil, gas and electricity.