Sr. Acquisition Agent

Universal Field Services is looking for experienced Acquisition Agents to join our team in California
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If you have a strong background in Right of Way and enjoy working on meaningful Public Sector, DOT, and Transportation projects, we’d love to connect with you.

To be considered, candidates MUST have:

• 5+ years of Right of Way experience on Public Sector / DOT / Transportation projects
• Residency within the state of California

If this sounds like you and you re ready for your next opportunity, apply today!

This position is primarily responsible for negotiating complex acquisitions of real property interests from affected landowners using standard right of way techniques, effective communication skills, proper legal procedures and client specific criteria. This is a safety sensitive position.

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 advanced understanding of real estate law and terminology.
• Has advanced understanding of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (URA) and Title 49 CFR, Part 24.
• Has knowledge of sequence of processes required to complete the acquisition.
• Runs and/or reviews title based on legal descriptions.
• Skilled in examining public records and determining 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 landowners 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 and detailed records of every contact made with the property owner or their representative.
• Ensures accuracy and timeliness of data input into status tracking reports and/or databases on assigned parcels.
• Maintains accurate and detailed parcel files.
• Accurately completes all required paperwork in a timely manner to meet deadlines.
• Communicates all daily activities to immediate supervisor, as defined by the project(s).
• Mentors project(s) acquisition staff.
• Ability and flexibility to work in cooperation with all those assigned to the office.
• This position reports directly to the Acquisition Supervisor, Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager, as defined by the project(s)