Job Title:  Senior Land Management Coordinator

JOB INFORMATION

Job Title: Land Management Coordinator Senior

Job Code: 127553

Pay Grade:  56

JOB SUMMARY

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities, Women, Individuals with DisABILITIES & Veterans Encouraged to apply.

Responsible for land management activities to include obtaining necessary rights for electric transmission and distribution lines, substations, power plants and any other land rights as required for company's facilities and/or operations.

LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY

Complex responsibilities related to primary focus of job area. Uses best practices and in-depth business knowledge to solve complex problems and improve products or services. May adapt procedures, processes and techniques to meet the more complex requirements of position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Acquires and coordinates the acquisition of rights (easements, permits, purchase, etc.) for the company to construct and operate its facilities on lands though negotiations or eminent domain, if necessary.

• Research title records to the degree required by the standards and resolves complex title issues/gaps.

• Write complex legal descriptions to depict the location property rights required by the company.

• Prepares land and right of way related agreements, deeds, easements, leases, permits, licenses, contracts and other complex documents.

• Settle damages with land owners and tenants.

• Address public inquiries concerning company’s property rights.

• Plot complex metes and bounds property/easement descriptions for company assets.

• Read, analyze and interpret various complex maps and plans.

• Ensure accurate documentation of contacts with landowner and external customers.

• Meet deadlines, prioritize work and attend field meetings with internal and external customers.

• Record company documents in public record.

• Resolves complex encroachments and release requests.

• Provide leadership and guidance to multiple third party contract land personnel to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures as appropriate to ensure successful and timely completion of multiple project/job objectives.

• Train others in the land management processes and procedures.

• Act as a company resource and the subject matter expert in a land management functional area, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in related field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Paralegal, Energy Land Management), and 5 years of right of way, land management, legal, real estate or related industry experience; Or

• Associate's Degree in related field (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Paralegal, Energy Land Management), and 8 years of right of way, land management, legal, real estate or related industry experience; Or

• High School Diploma/GED and 11 years professional of right of way, land management, legal, real estate or related industry experience with 5 years Land Management Coordinator work experience.

Preferred Qualification:

• Licensed Surveyor 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment.

• Periodic Field meetings.

• May work non-standard hours.

• May require frequent travel.

• May require a Notary Public Commission for the purpose of certifying Company documents.

SPECIAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• All positions in which driving is an essential function of the job, regardless if the job code is marked safety sensitive or not, will also be included as safety sensitive. Individuals in positions in which driving is an essential function are subject to the terms and conditions set forth in OGE Energy Corp.’s Drug Testing Plan.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAS)

• Demonstrated strong ability to communicate effectively in speaking and writing.

• Demonstrated strong ability to communicate effectively with internal and external legal resources on land and legal issues and coordinate eminent domain processes, negotiations and mediations.

• Demonstrated strong ability to interact professionally with team members, leaders, and all customers.

• Demonstrated strong ability to manage multiple projects and assignments as required by workload.

• Demonstrated strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated strong ability to understand and comply with company policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Demonstrated strong ability to understand systems and processes.

• Demonstrate strong ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Demonstrate strong computer skills with a working knowledge of MS-Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and company software (e.g., SAP and ARC-FM).

• Demonstrate the basic ability to perform analytical and reconciliation skills, necessary for problem solving and decision making.

• Demonstrated strong ability to understand and communicate more complex electrical system knowledge.

• Demonstrated strong ability to work without supervision and make independent decisions/judgments with the Company’s overall best interest in mind.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge of land description systems and land surveying systems.

• Demonstrated strong the ability to negotiate in a diplomatic, professional and effective manner while exposed to adverse Company and personal criticism, while still being able to understand and assess property owner’s viewpoints.

• Demonstrated strong ability to make sound decisions by utilizing job knowledge, work experience and evaluation of risks and consequences and be able to recognize when assistance is needed in decision making.

• Demonstrated strong familiarity with Oklahoma and Arkansas real property laws and regulations.

• Demonstrate strong knowledge in all aspects of land and right of way, including project management, operations, public relations, community outreach and solid understanding of general regulatory and legal.

• Demonstrated strong ability to serve as liaison between internal departments, developers, cities, counties, etc. , in support of right of way activities.

• Demonstrated strong ability to research market values of land and agriculture values.

HEALTH AND SAFETY (MEDICAL/DOT REQUIREMENTS)

• Pre-Employment Drug Screen

SALARY RANGE

$77,688 - $103,584