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JOB SUMMARY
Job Profile Summary
Responsible for independently handling routine to moderately complex real estate and right-of-way activities within an assigned area. Acquires rights-of-way (ROW), site easements, leases, access rights and real property; performs due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures; negotiates and settles damage claims; and facilitates permits and the administration, amendment, renewal, release or termination of property rights with city, state, county and federal government officials.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Negotiate payments for site easements, leases, real property, access rights, pipeline rights-of-way and bills of sale; investigate, document, negotiate and settle damages to landowners’ properties, including restoration and other project-related impacts.
- Prepare and facilitate accurate payment support that meets project budgets and company requirements; track landowner commitments, payment status and closeout documentation.
- Coordinate field acquisition activities of right-of-way contract agents involved with pipelines, compressor sites, pump stations and processing plant projects within the assigned area.
- Coordinate and monitor assigned third-party ROW contractors for construction projects and operational support; review deliverables and communicate priorities, status and issues to the appropriate project lead.
- Support the federally mandated Integrity Management Program by verifying ownership, notifying landowners of survey and verification-dig activities, documenting contacts and access conditions, and coordinating damage settlements.
- Review existing easements, leases, deeds, access agreements, plats and related instruments; identify problem title, property-right gaps and routing concerns, and coordinate or escalate higher-risk issues as appropriate.
- Research and verify title holders and ownership records, survey plats and legal descriptions using county, federal, online and other approved property-record resources and due diligence data rooms.
- Coordinate projects with property owners, company employees, contractors and/or governmental personnel including but not limited to:
- Pipeline construction, repair or abandonment.
- Surface site easements and fee properties.
- Pipeline crossing/paralleling permits on state highways, county roads, federal lands, railroads and city permits.
- GIS Routing and rerouting of pipelines.
- Obtain various city, state, federal and county permits.
- Compile, analyze, and/or prepare information including but not limited to:
- Rights-of-way (ROW) agreements.
- Encroachment, crossing and access agreements.
- Bureau of Indian Affairs approval process.
- Site easements and leases.
- Warranty Deeds.
- Due diligence checklists.
- Construction ROW support.
- Settlement of damages.
- City, state and federal permits, right-of-way, easements, etc.
- Real estate contracts.
- Integrity Management Program.
- Lawsuits and testimony.
- Appraisals.
- Payment drafts and bills of sale.
Education
- Associate's Degree in a related discipline preferred and/or a combination of formal education and the following job related experience:
Work Experience
- This role is typically attained through 2 - 5 years of progressively responsible experience in right-of-way transactions, real estate, land, title, permitting, construction support or other related energy industry work.
- Experience, knowledge and/or training related to:
- Work in diversified entities of the company.
- Pipeline construction methods and procedures.
- Right-of-way and real estate transactions.
- Negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of property law.
- City, county, federal and state permits.
- State, county, federal and city easements.
- Reading and interpreting survey descriptions, maps and plats, legal opinions, contracts, real estate records, court documents and correspondence.
- Experience researching and/or preparing legal documents, leases, contracts, damage appraisals, right-of-way agreements, easements, crossing permit applications, bills of sale and correspondence.
- Experience testifying, interacting, advising, negotiating, and communicating effectively.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to: negotiate with city, state, county and federal government entities to facilitate permits and easements.
- Ability to: utilize effective interpersonal and communication skills, exchange information and/or conduct presentations.
- Ability to: apply math and algebraic formulas.
- Ability to: use Microsoft 365 applications, electronic document-management and project-tracking systems, GIS or mapping applications, online property-record resources, and mobile technology used for field and office work.
- Ability to: be self-motivated to handle multiple priorities and time management skills to efficiently complete assigned work and meet deadlines.
Licenses and Certifications
- If negotiating land acquisition in Texas, TREC License required
- Notary Public for appropriate location preferred
- Certified Senior Right-of-Way Agent preferred
Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.
Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements
- Standing: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
- Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
- Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
- Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
- Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
- Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
- Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
- Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
- Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
- Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
- Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
- Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
- Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
- Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
- Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
- Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
- Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
- Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
- Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
- Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
- Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
- Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
- Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
- Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
- Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
- Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
- CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
Travel
- Travel to other locations and job sites out-of-doors required
Driving
- Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license
ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.
The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.
ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.
Expected Salary Range
$86,000.00 - $130,000.00
