Universal Field Services is hiring a Right of Way Agent for our office in Salem, Oregon! Applicants must have an Oregon Real Estate License.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Reads, understands and interprets right of way parcel maps/plans and construction drawings.
Has basic understanding of real estate law and terminology.
Has basic understanding of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA) and Title 49 CFR, Part 24 and client’s policies and procedures.
Has knowledge of sequence of processes required to complete the acquisition.
Runs and/or reviews title based on legal descriptions.
Examines public records and determines surface ownership.
Reviews, determines and resolves encumbrances on title.
Locates owners of land.
Understands appraisal theory, appraisal processes and property values.
Effectively communicates acquisition processes and requirements and conducts good faith negotiations with land owners to secure agreements.
Prepares and executes related agreements, contracts and documents to close acquisition.
Prepares required documents necessary to submit the file for condemnation action.
Maintains accurate records of every contact made with the property owner or their representative.
Maintains accurate and detailed parcel files.
Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data input into status tracking reports and/or databases on assigned parcels.

Universal Field Services, Inc.

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