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Job Overview and Key Responsibilities

Job Overview:

We are seeking motivated Junior Acquisition Representatives to support a client’s Grid program on distribution projects across the State of Georgia. This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in the Right of Way (ROW) industry. Successful candidates will assist in land rights acquisition tasks under the guidance of the client’s designated representative to ensure timely and professional completion of projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Research property ownership, including locating and documenting correct vesting deeds, analyzing title reports, running title forward when a parcel is assigned, and/or running title forward at the time of document execution (and, if necessary, again at the time of recording) to identify/confirm the current property owner.
Create project parcel lists in client’s designated system.
Make initial contact with each property owner and, after initial contact, continue communications only by the method(s) and during the hours as requested.
Negotiate in good faith for appropriate property rights in accordance with financial direction from the client’s designated representative, using standard property rights templates provided by the client.
Promptly notify the client’s designated representative via direct email of any potential issue with a property owner or potential public relations issue.
Report all project activity in the client’s designated system within 24 hours.
Use proper execution processes to obtain proper signatures on property rights documents in accordance with state law.
Submit check requests for property owner payment and obtain W-9 in accordance with the Guidelines.
Create accurate drawings depicting the easement (or other property right) for inclusion in the final documentation package.
Upload all required documentation to the client’s designated system in compliance with project guidelines.
- All documentation required pursuant to the Guidelines (the quality of which must be legible and sufficient for e-filing in applicable jurisdictions).
- Vesting deed, title report, property plat, tax card, verified addresses and phone numbers, Secretary of State documentation, probate documents, appraisal, Exhibit A or Parcel Map, etc. (as applicable).
- Communication notes (daily).
- Properly executed easement/property rights document (within 24 hours of execution).
If unsuccessful with acquisition, all activity and status must be reported in client’s designated database and to their designated representative within 24 hours of the final communication attempt with the property owner.

Qualifications and Skills

Qualifications and Skills:

Understands principles of Georgia real estate law.
General understanding of interpretation of maps.
Knowledgeable in reading and understanding real property descriptions.
Proficient mapping (exhibit drawing) skills.
Knowledgeable of considerations when making determinations of specific easement and property rights.
Must be proficient in English (spoken and written communication) with excellent grammatical skills (bi-lingual in Spanish beneficial).
Demonstrated ability in computer skills, including proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products.
Sound business acumen and ability to effectively communicate in writing, in person, and by phone.

Preferred Experience:

Prior experience in real estate, land rights, or ROW is advantageous but not required.
Exposure to data entry systems and GIS mapping software is a plus.
Currently have a Georgia Notary or willing to get one.

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay.
Gain hands-on experience in the ROW industry with a leading utility company.
Work in a dynamic team environment with opportunities for skill development and growth.
Comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, 401K, and PTO.
Contribute to essential infrastructure projects that impact the community.

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