What is a land acquisition specialist and how to become one

Key steps to become a land acquisition specialist

1. Explore land acquisition specialist education requirements

   Most common land acquisition specialist degrees

   Bachelor's

   59.6 %

   Associate

   14.4 %

   Master's

   13.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific land acquisition specialist skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Real Estate	19.28%
   GIS	18.09%
   Construction Management	11.17%
   Market Analysis	7.80%
   Financial Analysis	7.67%

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3. Complete relevant land acquisition specialist training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New land acquisition specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a land acquisition specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real land acquisition specialist resumes.

4. Research land acquisition specialist duties and responsibilities

   • Manage land-related licensing, permitting and zoning processes including reporting, oversight of requirements and monitoring to ensure compliance.
   • Coordinate activities and secure contractual agreements associate to the development of telecommunication towers on private owner properties in the Midwest.
   • Prepare bi-weekly payroll, including withholding deposits and payroll returns.

5. Apply for land acquisition specialist jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a land acquisition specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams