Land Acquisition Specialist

ROLEWe need an experienced Land Acquisition Specialist to support the Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) Desert Southwest Region (DSW) Department of Energy (DOE).

This is a full-time opportunity in which we’ll provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and job stability and security.

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RESPONSIBILITIESResearch existing WAPA and underlying land rights, easements, and land ownership within the project footprintCompile landowner lists and maps necessary for setting up mail merges for various notification letters and right of entryInvestigate Federal, County, State, and local records online or in-personObtain records information from the appropriate municipal building (i.e., title, landowner, or land right)Assist in requesting and reviewing all Title evidence and/or Title CommitmentsAddress title issues related to the projectDraft contracts and applications for Federal rights-of-wayPrepare real property documents such as licenses, permits, and leasesDevelop the Construction, Operation, and Maintenance (CO&M) plan for facilities on Federal Agency landsDraft and present right-of-entry requests to landownersPresent contract offers to landowners or relevant parties for the acquisition of land and associated rightsProvide recommendations to WAPA management on the acquisition process and any conflicts encounteredHelp prepare and use real property surveys and appraisalsAssist in investigating and documenting s, (i.e., dangerous tree issues and damage claims)Maintain official land records, plat books, transfer documents, and realty records (i.e., landowner contacts)Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and take meeting notes for WAPA staff and other stakeholders (i.e., landowners)Estimate labor hours needed for land activities and propose adjustments to support the projectAnalyze and assess challenges or issues related to land acquisitionOffer recommendations to the Federal project coordinator for addressing land acquisition challengesAdvise WAPA management on land activities consistent with legal authorities, policies, and strategies

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSExtensive knowledge of land acquisition, land management, methods, procedures, and policiesKnowledge in Fed. Gov. (i.e., Uniform Relocation Assistance, Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970) preferredKnowledge of WAPA’s construction, maintenance policies, strategies, and legal authorities preferredExperience in Geographic information systems preferredExperience in Land Right Data systems (Federal, State, County, and Local Land) preferredExperience with broad-based project management processesExperience in federal laws, rules, and regulations (i.e., Bureau of Land Management and the US Forest Service)Proficient in Microsoft Tools (Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

BACKGROUNDExpert in real estate terminology, principles, procedures, concepts, practicesExperience in various types of land and land rights conveyance documents, instruments, terms, and related mattersProficient in realty transactions (i.e., permits, easements, fee interests on linear facilities)Detailed-oriented and highly organizedExcellent written and oral communication skills

EDUCATIONBachelor’s Degree preferred

LOCATION615 South 43rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009

TELEWORKAvailable upon approval

CLEARANCEU.S. citizenship required since this role supports the U.S. federal government

CLIENTDepartment of Energy (DOE)

TRAVELMay be required as needed

WORK HOURS40 hours per week8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATIONEmployment Classification Eligibility — Non-exempt

RELOCATIONNot eligible for relocation benefits

KMRG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital or civil partnership status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, maternity status, political affiliation, military or veteran status, genetic information, traits historically associated with race, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and/or local law.

Other Considerations. Applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 100% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 100% of the time.