Universal Field Services, Inc. · 21 hours ago
Right-of-Way Agent
Universal Field Services, Inc. is hiring in Georgia and seeking entry-level candidates who live south of Atlanta, ideally around Macon or in South Georgia. This role involves assisting with land acquisition processes, including understanding maps, public records, and conducting negotiations with landowners.
Responsibilities
Ability and willingness to learn how to read, understand and interpret maps and construction drawings
Ability to understand sequence of processes required to complete the acquisition
Assist in examining public records and determining surface ownership
Assists with locating owners of land
Assists in preparation of Affidavits as needed (e.g. Descent and Distribution; Identify, Use and Adverse Possession)
Assist in plotting property descriptions from public records
Ability to learn and understand appraisal theory, appraisal processes and property values
Ability to effectively communicate acquisition processes and requirements and conduct good faith negotiations with landowners to secure agreements
Maintains accurate records of every contact made with property owner or their representative
Maintains accurate and detailed parcel files
Accurately completes all required paperwork in a timely manner to meet deadlines
Ability and flexibility to work in cooperation with all those assigned to the office
This position reports directly to the Right of Way Supervisor and/or assigned Sr. Right of Way Agent Mentor
Qualification
Required
Ability and willingness to learn how to read, understand and interpret maps and construction drawings
Ability to understand sequence of processes required to complete the acquisition
Assist in examining public records and determining surface ownership
Assists with locating owners of land
Assists in preparation of Affidavits as needed (e.g. Descent and Distribution; Identify, Use and Adverse Possession)
Assist in plotting property descriptions from public records
Ability to learn and understand appraisal theory, appraisal processes and property values
Ability to effectively communicate acquisition processes and requirements and conduct good faith negotiations with landowners to secure agreements
Maintains accurate records of every contact made with property owner or their representative
Maintains accurate and detailed parcel files
Accurately completes all required paperwork in a timely manner to meet deadlines
Ability and flexibility to work in cooperation with all those assigned to the office