Distribution Right of Way Agent

JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSE

In this role the Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent, hereinafter referred to as Agent, will support the Manager of Distribution ROW within Entergys Power Delivery (PD) business unit.

The Agent will assist in the : development of contract-labor & property-acquisition cost / schedule estimates, development of project specific scopes of work, , and the tracking / reporting of project specific financials.

In addition, the Agent will support the Distribution Reliability organizations requests including but not limited to letters of no objection, ingress / egress matters, and various permit requests.

The Agent will interface and partner with internal stakeholders including Distribution ROW Agents, Project Management, Construction Management, Project Controls, Legal, Environmental, Engineering, Telecom, Industrial Accounts, Supply Chain Representatives, Customer Service Representatives, and their counterparts in Transmission ROW.

The Agent is also expected to actively participate in corporate, business unit, workgroup, and incident-management (i.e.

storm recovery) initiatives as requested by the Manager of Distribution ROW.

JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES :

Project Delivery : Develop labor and acquisition cost estimates for distribution projects assigned to the Power Delivery business unit for execution.

Utilize labor cost estimated to manage the availability of contract resourcesAssist in distribution route selection.Coordinate permissions for boundary survey(s), soil borings, environmental assessment, and cultural assessment.

Develop initial compensation offers.Oversee and provide quality assurance / quality control for easementsCoordinate necessary information to obtain permitsProcess payments to landowners and service providersOversee the recordation of easements with Parish / County clerks of court and ensure recordation documents are maintained according to Entergys document retention plan.

Produce project status reports for key customersVerify contactor invoices and process for paymentAbility to develop key internal and external relationships to ensure project success

Distribution Reliability : Develop labor and acquisition cost estimates for distribution assigned to the Power Delivery business unit for execution.

Utilize labor cost estimated to manage the availability of contract resourcesAssist in route selection Develop cost estimate, and refine / revise project scope and schedule if necessarySupport Acquisition Specific Activities : Boundary Survey / Soil Boring / Environmental / Cultural Access PermissionPerform preliminary courthouse title research on each tractPerform internal archive research utilizing Entergys document management systemBoundary Survey DevelopmentComparable Sales / Market Analysis Report / Representative AppraisalsDevelop initial compensation offers Preparation of documentation for landowner including Landowner Bill of Rights where applicable Preparation of right of way instruments / agreements for acquisition, peripheral agreements, finalize negotiation with landownerPreparation of Final Offer LettersProcess payment to landowners and / or service providers.

Coordinate necessary information to obtain permitsSupport Pre-construction activities.Produce project status reports for key customersOversee the recordation of easements with Parish / County clerks of court and ensure recordation documents are maintained according to Entergys document retention plan.

Assist in landowner damage claims as necessary including but not limited to negotiation and payment processing / review.Verify contactor invoices and process for paymentAbility to develop key internal and external relationships to ensure project success

Responsibilities as a member of the Power Delivery business unit : Actively participate in safety related initiatives, continuous improvement initiatives, and Diversity and Belonging (DIB) initiativesParticipate in all business unit and work group specific staff meetings and conferences.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum Education :

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience.
• Preferred : Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Land Management, or Business.

Minimum Experience : ROW Agent I :

ROW Agent I :

• 0-3 years of experience, internal or external
• Responsible for performing basic right-of-way acquisition duties, such as researching property ownership, assisting in the preparation of legal documents, and coordinating property inspections
• May assist in negotiations with property owners for the acquisition of property rights
• Shows potential for developing key internal and external relationships to ensure project success
• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, as well as some related experience or training

ROW Agent II :

• 3-5 years of experience, internal or external
• Responsible for coordinating with contract partners, property appraisals, negotiating with property owners for the acquisition of property rights, and preparing legal documents
• May provide guidance and training to ROW Agent 1
• Verify and process invoices from contract partners
• Verify and process payments to customers and service providers
• Ability to develop key internal and external relationships to ensure project success
• Requires a bachelor's degree and / or several years of related experience

ROW Agent III :

• 5-7 years of experience, at least 2 internal
• Responsible for managing complex right-of-way acquisition projects, including coordinating with project managers, contract partners, and ensuring compliance with all regulations and laws
• Ability to assist in distribution line site selection
• Ability to produce estimates including all costs associated with DROW
• Provide guidance and training to ROW Agent 1 & 2
• Oversee property appraisals, negotiate with property owners for the acquisition of property rights, and prepare legal documents
• Verify and process invoices from contract partners
• Familiarity with condemnation process and applicable regulations
• Ability to resolve conflict in contentious circumstances with landowners
• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and / or extensive related experience

Senior ROW Agent :

• 7+ years of experience, at least 4 internal
• Responsible for overseeing the entire right-of-way acquisition process including resource management, estimating, and reporting.
• Ability to produce estimates including all costs associated with DROW
• Leadership role in development and execution of continuous improvement initiatives
• Established key internal and external relationships with a track record of project success
• Advanced ability to resolve conflict in contentious circumstances with landowners
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of condemnation process and applicable regulations
• Mentor ROW Agents 1-3 and provide guidance and training as needed
• Verify and process invoices from contract partners
• Identify and recruit additional contract resources as needed for workload distribution
• Requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and / or extensive related experience, including leadership experience

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• History of safe performance, active safety involvement and participation and strong desire for a safer workplace.
• Strong Negotiation, Interpersonal & Group Communication skills.
• Strong Planning Organization Time Management skills.
• Strong Computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel & Outlook, Power Point).
• Basic knowledge of electric transmission-line / substation lay-out and design concepts as well as construction & maintenance practices.

Any Certificates, Licenses, etc.

Preferred : Training or education in leadership, project management, real estate, property law, property appraisal, negotiating, persuasive writing, interpersonal communications, and conflict resolution.

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Primary Location : Louisiana- Louisiana : Lake Charles Louisiana : Lafayette

Job Function : Professional

FLSA Status : Power Delivery

Relocation Option : Level II

Union description / code : NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings : 1

Req ID : 114733

Travel Percentage : Up to 25%

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Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and / or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company.

Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

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