O PEN P OSITIONS

Job Posting End Date

07-13-2024

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Assists in the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of electric distribution lines and the maintenance of office files relative thereto. Assists in the acquisition of rights required by AEP for the construction, operation and maintenance of AEP's electric distribution and/or distribution facilities. This responsibility encompasses many thousand miles of facilities and many acres of land owned involving many thousands of dollars investment by AEP; responsible for the accuracy and safekeeping of AEP's records.

Job Description

Right of Way Agent Assc (SP20-05):

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1.) Under close supervision negotiates with land owners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric distribution facilities.

2.) With direction from a supervisor, settle damage claims with land owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal of distribution facilities.

3.) With the advice of a supervisor, search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein.

4.) Under close supervision, draft documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for AEP's electric distribution facilities.

5.) With the advice of a supervisor, assist in providing functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition of land and land rights.

6.) Interface and cooperate with other AEP departments to resolve challenges impacting ROW procurement and schedules; maintain right of way and property records.

7.) Develop and maintain favorable relationships with the general public, landowners, federal, state and local government agencies.

8.) Promote, support and enforce safety practices to safeguard employees, the general public and AEP equipment.

9.) Be proactive in responding to customer inquiries and complaints as they relate to company distribution right of way activities.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENS:

Education requirements are listed below: Associates egree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal or related field OR High school diploma and 2 years experience in right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related fields.

Work Experience requirement listed below: 2 years experience in right of way procurement, title research, surveying or related field of work. This is in addition to any experience listed above.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Driver license.

Right of Way Agent (SP20-06):

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

1.) Handle complicated negotiations with land owners (or their designees) for the acquisition of rights relative to the construction, reconstruction, enlargement or maintenance of electric transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.

2.) Settle complicated damage claims with land owners (or their designees) relative to property damage caused or created by AEP during the construction, reconstruction, enlargement, maintenance or removal of transmission and/or distribution facilities and supervise contract agents as required.

3.) Search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interests therein. Remain knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices; advise and assist the Right of Way Supervisor in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.

4.) Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for AEP's electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

5.) Assist the ROW Supervisor in providing functional support to other AEP Business Units in regard to questions and procedures in the acquisition of land and land rights.

6.) Act as a witness and assist in the selection of witnesses and commissioners in connection with condemnation and/or other court actions involving electric transmission and/or distribution facilities.

7.) Maintain property owner files, maps, drawings, exhibits and detailed progress reports.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education requirements are listed below: Associate degree in business, real estate, engineering, paralegal or related field OR high school diploma and 2 years experience in the acquisition of real estate and right of way or related field.

Work Experience requirement listed below: 4 years experience in the acquisition of real estate or right of way procurement, surveying, title research or related type of work. This is in addition to any experience listed above.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: Driver license and Notary Commission

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Physical demand level is Sedentary

1) Travel in assigned territory.

2) Strong oral and written communication skills.

3) Capable of walking long distances and or climbing steep terrain.

4) Capable of utilizing all distribution electronic mapping and easement imaging systems.

5) Strong computer skills.

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-005

Compensation Range:

$60,438.00-75,546.50 USD

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all aspects of the employer‐employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and  promotion,  conditions  and  privileges  of  employment,  company  sponsored  training  programs, educational assistance,  social and  recreational  programs,  compensation,  benefits,  transfers,  discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of  race, color,  religion,  sex, age, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, veteran or military  status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we must record certain information to be made part of an Affirmative Action Plan. Applicants for employment may also be invited to participate in the Affirmative Action Program by self-identifying their Race or Ethnic Identity.