Land Management Agent, I, II or III at Southern Company

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Real Estate Practices, Negotiation Skills, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Legal Description Interpretation, CADD Review, Property Ownership Research, Easement Acquisition, Documentation Preparation, Field Research, Project Routing Evaluation, Public Representation, Crossing Application Processing, Team Collaboration, Standardized Legal Instruments, Utility Infrastructure Planning

Industry

Utilities

Description

Job Summary: The Land Management Agent supports the construction and maintenance of natural gas infrastructure including but not limited to: acquisition of right-of-way easements, settles damage claims, and issuance of encroachment agreements. Researches and checks property titles to determine ownership, negotiates easement and prices to be paid, prepares assessments and arranges payment to grantor. Intermediate – Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills. Solves a range of straightforward problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction. Please note, this position is posted as a job family and may be filled at either the Land Management Agent, I (Level 3), Land Management Agent, II (Level 4) or Land Management Agent, III (Level 5). People who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education and certifications may be eligible for the advanced grade. Functional Expertise: Apply working knowledge of real estate practices and principles including, but not limited to, abstracts, appraisals, conveyances, eminent domain, encroachments, encumbrances, legal issues, Revocable License Agreements, surveys, title, valuation, and zoning. Perform Real Estate investigations summarizing property ownership, restrictions, and rights. Identify those utility relocation projects where costs should be reimbursable by others. Ensure thorough and accurate documentation is prepared for management of real property – appraisals, easements, licenses, plats of survey. Ensure documentation meets standard legal requirements. Reviews Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) drawings to ensure requirements are met. Ensure thorough and accurate documentation is prepared for management of real property – appraisals, easements, licenses, plats of survey. Ensure documentation meets standard legal requirements. Business Acumen: Perform negotiations with landowners for acquiring rights-of-way, real property. Perform field research at governmental record centers and county recorder offices. Define property right requirements for developers when planning utility infrastructure for new business developments. Engagement: Evaluate and assist in selection of proposed pipeline project routing alternatives. Recommend alternatives that minimize real estate requirements and permitting impacts. Serve as land rights resource (Track Lead) for collaboration with other parties in a team setting in the routing and locating of natural gas infrastructure. Represent the company at public zoning meetings to obtain construction approvals. Review engineering designs to ensure real estate requirements are understood and adequately incorporated into project plans. Execute standardized legal instruments for managing real estate transactions – easements, licenses, purchase agreements. Attends quarterly state Department of Transportation (DOT) meetings to learn of future DOT projects that may conflict with utility construction projects or infrastructures. Driving Results: Process applications for crossings of company right of ways. Engage asset protection, engineering, integrity, legal, and operations when reviewing proposed applications. Communicate crossing requirements to applicants and collect crossing fees. Land right investigation activities: Tracking and reporting status of land rights to team members and leadership. JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor’s Degree- Business, Engineering, Law, Science, Real Estate OR Equivalent education and work experience Experience: Required: 2 - 5 years real estate experience Preferred: 2 - 5 years real estate experience in pipelines, utilities, transportation, government, or similar right-of-way management experience Supervisory experience Knowledge & Skills: Strong knowledge of Real Estate practice, principles, and law Excellent communication skills including professional writing ability Strong negotiation skills Proficient in MS Office Attention to detail Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: Occasional Traveler (5-20% travel): The incumbent will be required to travel on occasion. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights. This position occasionally requires prolonged standing or walking – sometimes in a construction environment. This position occasionally requires the incumbent to reach above shoulder-level. This position occasionally requires the incumbent to bend, kneel, crouch, or crawl. This position requires the ability to lift 10-25 pounds. The incumbent works in an office environment. The incumbent may work near or with moving mechanical parts. The incumbent may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, or chemicals. The incumbent may be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions. The incumbent may/will be exposed to varying outdoor weather conditions. About Southern Company Gas Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com. Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com. Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf. Additional and specific details about total compensation and beneﬁts will also be provided during the hiring process. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. AGL Services Company

Responsibilities

The Land Management Agent supports the construction and maintenance of natural gas infrastructure by acquiring right-of-way easements and settling damage claims. They also perform real estate investigations and ensure accurate documentation for real property management.