Senior Land Agent

Senior Land Agent

We are looking for a Senior Land Agent to join our team!

What You Will Do :

This role is the third level position within the Land Agent developmental job progression. This role negotiates and secures legal land agreements with affected landowners, whether they are private owners, corporations, or government agencies, to permit the construction of natural gas distribution facilities. Distinguished from other Land Agent levels by an advanced ability to exercise independent judgement and decision-making in planning, organizing, and conducting work assignments. The incumbent may receive instructions and guidance on unusual or complex problems and knows when to get others involved.

Additional responsibilities may include :

• Negotiates, prepares, and secures binding agreements (rights-of-way, leases, grants, fee purchases, etc.) with property owners.
• Performs title research and investigations.
• Identifies ownership of surface and subsurface real estate interests for affected properties.
• Acts as liaison between landowner and company.
• Inspects property and utilizes public information and comparable real estate information to determine value.
• Prepares and submits applications for various permits, licenses, and bonds (may include road / railroad crossings, driveway permits, building permits, heavy hauling permits, water crossing permits, other utility encroachment permits, etc.).
• Investigates damage claims, assesses damages, and negotiates settlements.
• Interprets, creates, and enforces land, or easements rights.
• Coordinates efforts with input from inside organization, outside contractors, and legal counsel.
• Coordinates procurement of outside land services as needed, through the preparation of request for proposals (RFPs), analysis of proposals and awarding of contracts.
• Coordinates efforts of contract land agents on various projects, as applicable.
• Manages project land budgets and prepares regular reports on financial progress.
• Perform other responsibilities as required.

Who You Are :

Preferred Qualifications :

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description :

Working Conditions :

Dominion Legacy Pay Grade N41

Export Control

Due to our ongoing integration with Dominion Energy, certain positions may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in Dominion Energy limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Physical Requirements (Include but are not limited to) :

Grasping, kneeling, light moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both field & office) include but are not limited to :

Ability to : understand, remember and apply oral and / or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate / explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Company paid international relocation assistance is not offered for this role.