Right of Way Property Agent (Career or Senior Level) - Portland, OR - #113931

Power Your Greatness

PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability inclusion & belonging.

 

This position will be filled at the level that commensurate with the successful candidate's applicable skills and experience. 

 
 

General Purpose

General purpose for the Career- Level Property Agent includes:

Evaluate, negotiate, and manage right of way for the company's transmission and distribution system. Investigate, resolve and manage disputes resulting from property trespass, encroachments and damage claims. Negotiate and purchase rights-of-way and conduct economic analyses to ensure cost effectiveness of easement acquisitions. Obtain, renew and manage federal, state and other agency permits as required. Perform releases of easements and research on rights; ensure easement documents are captured in ROW database and other documentation systems.

 

General purpose for the Senior- Level Property Agent includes:

Evaluates, negotiates, and manages property issues for the company. Investigates, resolves and manages disputes resulting from property trespass, encroachments and damage claims. Negotiates and purchases rights-of-way and real property, sells excess lands, and conducts economic analysis of company leases to ensure cost effectiveness. Obtains federal, state and other agency permits as required.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities for the Career- Level Property Agent include the following:

• Negotiate basic to complex easements and agreements on various types of properties.
• Research, analyze, and evaluate property rights and issues.
• Review and audit easements prepared by others for compliance and completeness.
• Respond to property issues and requests from internal and external customers.
• Negotiate with and influence external clients and outside agencies (property owners, government agencies and legal entities).
• Review and prepare documents such as licenses, agreements, easements, permits and renewals.
• Represent the department and the company as the first point of contact interested parties.
• Obtain and/or manage the acquisition of federal, state and other agency permits as required.
• Input and manage data into company data base system relating to rights acquired for placement of company facilities.
• Track permitting time lines and prepare a list of all expiring permits on an annual basis.
• Perform financial analysis and forecasts for permits and easements.

 

 

 

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In addition to the above, the responsibilities for the Senior- Level Property Agent include the following:

• Responsible for site selection, zoning analysis, title review, clearing of title issues, property valuation, negotiating of purchase contracts and options, review of surveys and ownership.
• Negotiates complex leases on various types of properties.
• Directs complex projects and makes recommendations related to specialized discipline.
• Represents the departments and the company as the first point of ocntact with lessors, lessees and other interested parties. 
• Conducts strategic analyses and plays a key role within the company.
• Develops new procedures or resolutions.
• Assigns, reviews, and provides direction to Career level agents.
• Manages and leads high visibility, complex property and asset transactions with appropriate awareness of impact and expected results.
• Accountable for the success of the project and or funtion.
• Consults with executives from business units and legal representatives.

Requirements

Requirements of the Career- Level Property Agent include the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Law or