ERM is hiring a Land Agent in Western, PA (Venango and Forest counties). Land Agent will be responsible for the acquisition of land, land rights, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary for the construction, operation and maintenance of facilities. This is a part time (20 hours per week), limited term role with a duration of 6 months.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Conduct diverse and complex negotiations with land owners (or their designees).
- Search courthouse and other records to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.
- Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights.
- 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 the project.
- Coordinate property appraisal, title needs, and closing activities as needed.
- Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma.
- A minimum of 3 years of land acquisition and right of way experience.
- PA real estate license.
- PA Notary Public.
- Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software.
- Knowledgeable in real estate values and accepted real estate appraisal practices.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism;
- Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.
- Physical demands required for the successful performance of this job include standing and/or walking for long hours in a day on uneven and steep terrain, and possibly during variable weather conditions.
- Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office and Field Positions.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainabilitychallengesand unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse,equitableand inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our companya great placeto build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class expertssupportsclients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technicalexpertisein addressing their environmental, health, safety,riskand social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advanceobjectiveson the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do notforwardresumes to ourjobsalias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!
