Description

Salary Range: $91,096 - $121,461

Job Grade: 12E

Close Date: 09/23/2024, 3pm CST

Hiring Manager: Margaret Lein

Relocation: No

The location of this position is 777 Main Street

Summary

Working with minimal supervision, the incumbent serves as Oncor Electric Delivery’s representative in acquiring land and land rights that are necessary for the construction and operation of Oncor’s distribution facilities. The incumbent will manage Oncor right of way assets to protect Oncor’s title and interest, prevent encroachments, trespass and environmental misuse where applicable. The incumbent looks for ways to produce revenue, maintains owner/customer relations to prevent or minimize complaints, disputes and potential litigation. The Senior Representative acts as a negotiator and mediator on behalf of Oncor with respect to relocation of facilities, and acquisition and protection of Oncor’s land and land rights. The Senior Representative may assist the Manager in on-the-job training of new Right of Way Representatives. The Incumbent shall engage and provide oversight and support to Contract Right of Way Agent(s).

Key Roles & Responsibilities Directly or through others, the incumbent:

• Serves as a Field Agent Supervisor on extensive projects and may coordinate the job activities of Right of Way Representatives and consultants

• Requires paralegal skills and working knowledge of real estate law to prepare legal documents such as easements, to submit to ROW Attorney in Fact for execution

• Establishes and updates project schedules and statuses in compliance with weekly and monthly reporting requirements

• Researches public records to determine property ownership and perform abstract of title to locate easements and fee title deeds, requiring abstracting skills such as those performed by an abstract company

• Protects Oncor Electric Delivery’s investment, title, and rights in its real property for both present and future use, preventing trespass, unauthorized encroachments, environmental misuse and maintenance concerns

• Provides guidance and assistance to Distribution Design and Operations personnel on land and landowner issues

• Serves as the Oncor Electric Delivery representative to negotiate and settle damage claims from construction, maintenance or removal of Oncor Electric Delivery facilities and issues check for payment

• Oversees Company and Contract Agents on extensive projects requiring review and approval of invoices, job activities, and schedule/deadlines to ensure compliance with task agreements and other contractual obligations to meet Company objectives.

• Conducts meetings with Company staff, property owners, city governments, title companies, developers, engineering consultants and other entities to coordinate projects, resolve problems and reach agreements

• Determines Oncor Electric Delivery’s rights pursuant to existing easements and other instruments, notifying appropriate departments, and acts as liaison between landowners/and or tenants to ensure cooperation and uninterrupted Oncor Electric Delivery operations

• Reviews all easements and unusual clauses as necessary in easements, deeds, licenses, leases or miscellaneous contracts and coordinates with the Oncor Electric Delivery’s Legal Department for resolution

• Determines property values of those properties obtained through the appraisal process, as well as current right of way cost, land uses, crop yield values, and production costs

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• Working knowledge of Oncor Electric Delivery and Departmental policies and procedures, working knowledge of real estate law with special knowledge of eminent domain (condemnation) proceedings, knowledge of real estate industry practices, procedures, documents, public real estate records, appraisal techniques, and familiarity with regulatory and environmental rules and regulations

• Strong organizational and project management skills

• Ability to lead effective cross-functional team meetings

• Knowledge and skill in the use of maps, plats and engineering drawings

• A Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience, or some college with seven years of related right of way experience is desired

• Effective negotiating and interpersonal skills are essential.

• Adequate skills utilizing Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook essential.

• An International Right of Way Association Membership and its Senior Member (SR/WA) designation are desired

• Texas Real Estate license desired

Measures of Success

• Develops successful negotiating strategies to acquire easements, and other land rights to complete projects and assignments on schedule and on budget

• Accurately researches property records for ownership and chain of title

• Anticipates and proactively coordinates project meetings with landowners, attorneys, title companies, builders, and governmental officials critical to accomplishing the schedule and budget objectives of the project

• Conducts thorough research on potential site locations all findings and recommendations

• Actively assesses project risk and develops any necessary mitigation plans to minimize impacts to project schedules

• Effectively communicates project status and project risk to management and internal/external stakeholders

• Anticipates and proactively manage the use of Contract Right of Way Agent job activities critical to accomplishing the distribution of right of way workload throughout the Company

• Prepares market analyses and sets value for easements granted to third parties to use Oncor Property

• Complete International Right of Way courses for Property Management/Easement Acquisition and /or recertification of Senior Member status

• Complete education and examination requirements to obtain a Texas Real Estate license and/or continuing education courses to maintain license in good standing

• Successfully negotiates and settles property damage claims

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)