Land agent job description

Job Title: Associate Land Agent
Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Job Duration: Full-Time/ Direct Placement

Associate Land Agent (ClientP)
Client* is an interstate natural gas pipeline company that provides transportation and underground storage services in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. We own and operate 1,867 miles of pipeline with total daily capacity of 2,530 MDth.

We are excited about the recent acquisition of Client by Southwest Gas Holdings. Clients rich history and our shared values of safety and excellence are a perfect fit, creating a desirable work environment where our team members can build robust and satisfying careers.

We offer a wide range of opportunities, including positions as environmental and operational technicians, engineers, design technologists, field operators, corporate services, and more. When joining our team, employees are welcomed into a supportive community with an inclusive culture, enjoying comprehensive benefits, exciting work responsibilities, and career-supportive learning resources.

We value all the communities we serve because we live and work as members of those communities. Operating safely and responsibly is a commitment we proudly make as community members and stewards. This shows in our collaborative spirit, respect for our customers and community partners, and our dedication to continuous improvement.

*Client Services, Inc., Client Southern Trails Pipeline Company and Client Energy Services, Inc. collectively referred to hereinafter as Client or Client
Job Summary

The Associate Land / Right of Way Agent is an entry-level position. Roles and responsibilities of an Associate Land Agent include:

Assists with negotiating and securing legal land agreements with affected landowners, whether they are private owners, corporations, or government agencies to permit the construction of natural gas distribution facilities
Responsible for overseeing the Lease & Easement Payment process to Landowners, Land Managing Agencies through the in-house lease tracking and payment system. This person tracks lease payments and requests payments from accounting or accounts payable
Assists with managing the Land / Right of Way database and in-house lease tracking and payment system
Works with Operations, Commercial Team, Construction and Engineering to monitor Company rights of way for potential developments and encroachments and diplomatically asserts & enforces Company rights at potential encroachments
Reviews the land needs for scheduled and proposed projects, assists team members with appropriate notifications to landowners / land managing agencies, and, when necessary, assists with acquiring new land / right of way easements
Developing interpersonal skills, technical knowledge, and capabilities to support multifaceted transmission projects and/or negotiations with landowners and land managing agencies
Works under the direction of supervision and the other team members to perform tasks as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication, problem-solving, time management, strong computer skills (including Microsoft Office and database querying tools), practical knowledge of construction and its footprint and potential impacts, excellent interpersonal skills
Knowledge of database querying techniques to expedite learning to perform title searches for determining oil, gas, mineral, surface and subsurface rights
Ability to speak persuasively and develop rapport internally and externally
Able to prepare professional reports, formal business letters, and internal memos
Excellent organization and documentation skills needed for maintaining detailed records
Ability to plan and organize and work independently with limited supervision
Ability to work with a team and as a member of several project teams managing multiple competing projects
Knowledge of spreadsheets and other calculation tools to simplify the learning of how to perform land valuations
Ability to interpret maps and drawings and the aptitude to learn to interpret plans, plats, blueprints, and surveys

Preferred Additional Qualifications:
Directly Related Experience including probate, contract, and real estate laws; oil and gas exploration, title/mineral research, land management, or right of way agent experience
Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
1-3 years applicable related experience
Practical and/or technical knowledge of Natural Gas Distribution / Transmission pipelines and facilities

Required Education / Experience:
Bachelors Degree and 0+ years directly related experience or
Associates Degree and 2+ years of directly related experience or
High school diploma and 4+ years of directly related experience

Education Level: Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:
Bachelors Degree, preferably in Business

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description
Must possess valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions
Loud Noise 26-50%
Office Work Environment 51-75%
Travel 26-50%

Client* (formerly Client Pipeline, LLC) is an interstate natural gas pipeline company that provides transportation and underground storage services in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. Client owns and operates the Clay Basin storage facility located on the Wyoming-Utah border. Clay Basin is the largest underground storage reservoir in the Rocky Mountain Region. Client owns and operates the Overthrust Pipeline in southwestern Wyoming and operates and owns 50% of the White River Hub which provides transportation and hub services through interconnections with six interstate pipeline systems and a major processing plant near Meeker, Colorado. Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SWX) acquired Client in a transaction that closed on December 31, 2021. Client generates annual revenues of approximately million and is headquartered in Salt Lake City.

Client Services, Inc., Client Southern Trails Pipeline Company and Client Energy Services, Inc. collectively referred to hereinafter as Client or Client

Overview Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate and land development, renewable energy, and oil and gas markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 1,000+ passionate team members across 36 locations and growing!
Why Atwell
Atwell doesn't just grow careers. We grow each team member as a unique person, encouraging individual growth beyond their field of expertise. We help you bring that expertise to an entirely different level - that of an advocate, someone whose skill and experience is applied with an enhanced sense of engagement and passion. As a rapidly growing company- Our focus is providing the best service by empowering the best professionals. To us, finding the right cultural fit is as important as finding the right technical fit. That probably helps to explain why we have one of the lowest turnover rates in our industry. Passion for the job, the team, and the company, is a must. In return, Atwell will provide you with more than just pay and benefits. You will be mentored by some of the best and brightest in the industry.

To us, “Team” is not just a word. It's the Atwell way.

Atwell has been recognized for 7 consecutive years as a “Best Places to Work”, “Hot Firm Nationally” by Zweig group and we are proud recipients of the following 2021 awards:
• Recognized by ENR #104 in the ENR Top 500 and ranked in every region;
• Recognized as #7 in the “Top 100” firms in the US by Zweig Group
• Recognized in Crain Magazine's “Fast 50” for the fastest growing firms
• Named in the “Top 50 Coolest Places to Work” by Crain Magazine Responsibilities - Understands and/or determines land ownership information through review of provided data, deed, plat book, and tax roll research.
- Meets and educates landowners on project specifics.
- Negotiates and executes options, leases and/or easement agreements.
- Coordinates and executes on right of way strategy with minimal oversight from the Land Solutions Manager.
- May maintain landowner relationships through post-construction process.
- Maintains a working knowledge of the scope of work and the client driven goals and milestones.
- Maintains a working knowledge of the industry and latest energy practices.
- Demonstrates ability to communicate and educate land owners about the industry, client, and development process.
- Researches parcel ownership and contact information for landowners as needed.
- Ensures agreements are executed with 100% accuracy including all tax forms, payment instruction forms, and supporting documentation (i.e. trust documents) obtained for the client.
#LI-CF1 Qualifications - Five (5) years of land solutions experience or five (5) years of residential, commercial, telecommunications, solar, oil & gas, or related real estate experience.
- Must be able to travel 90% of the time potentially staying multiple weeks at remote project sites.
- Proven organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
- MS Access experience is preferred. Atwell Benefits To attract and keep the best professionals in the industry, we strive to provide a great working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

We will support you to be a lifelong learner. You will be encouraged to give back to your community. Meeting deadlines, budgets and project objectives is important, but of equal importance is meeting your needs through training, advancement, and mentorships.

Work/Life-
- Generous PTO
- Paid Parental & Maternal Leave
- Flexible Work Schedules: Remote Work and Hybrid Working Arrangements
- Tenure Awards - Travel Vouchers to see the world based upon your travel preferences
Money-
- Competitive Compensation packages
- Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
- 401 k) plan matching formula is 50% of your contributions up to 6%
- Tuition Assistance
- Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
- Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
- Employee Referrals up to $5,000
- Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for Gym Memberships, build your home gym or set up home ergonomic office
‘Atwell'ness-
- Medical (BC/BS), dental (Delta), and vision (VSP)
- Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options
- Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance
- Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness
- Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services

**Job Title: Land Agent**

**Job Code: 104656**

**Job Summary**

To contact and negotiate with land owners, their agents or attorneys, all types of agreements for company operations concerning the acquisition and/or disposal of necessary land rights, and to negotiate damage claims from construction, operation and maintenance of company facilities.

**Principal Duties and Responsibilities**

+ Contacts property owners or their legal representative in order to negotiate and obtain rights-of-way, easements, leases, railroad agreements, options to purchase, etc.

+ Disburses company funds in payment for land rights and damage settlements to property owners.

+ Notifies landowners of planned company activity on their property, as needed.

+ Negotiates relocation of facilities and/or reimbursable projects.

+ Settles minor damage claims.

+ Develops knowledge in acquisition of property, easements and leases.

+ Assists project engineers in establishing construction routes and determining availability for property needed for new or replacement construction.

+ Acts as liaison when investigating and resolving minor encroachments and landowner complaints.

+ Negotiates the termination of domestic gas service from local distribution company facilities, converting consumer to alternate fuel source.

+ Performs routine examination of courthouse records.

+ Basic ability to interpret land documents while developing more complex knowledge.

+ Basic knowledge in reading project plans, maps, topographic maps, etc.

+ Protects the integrity of the company's land rights by working with developers and third parties.

+ Collectively provides Land Services support across the organization.

+ Serves as liaison and representative of NiSource local distribution company with governmental agencies, private organizations and individuals.

+ Coordinates appraisals, investigates/appraises crop, timber, and property damages caused by maintenance and construction activities, and responds to land owner complaints.

+ Drafts permit applications clearly and precisely for projects.

+ Organizes and monitors the progress of natural resources permitting assignments for multiple projects.

+ Participates in project planning process and identify natural resources related regulatory requirements needed for the successful completion of Gas and/or Electric projects.

+ Ensures compliance with all regulatory guidelines and company policies and procedures.

+ Conducts environmental reviews for corporate Land Right Transfer due diligence program.

+ Attention to detail while working under tight deadlines.

+ Supports and applies all safety guidelines and be a champion for safety and support a strong safety culture.

**Required Qualifications for Position**

+ Some experience in acquisition, abstracting and property protection is desirable.

+ Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

+ Ability to learn interpretation and analyses of land documents.

+ Effective organizational skills.

+ Good analytical and decision-making skills.

+ Positive team player and customer service experience.

+ Demonstrated initiative with results orientation.

+ Problem solving skills.

+ Indoors 30%; outdoors 70%. Sitting 50%, standing/walking 40%, bending/lifting 10%.

+ Overtime and overnight travel required.

**Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position**

+ Bachelor's Degree preferred

**Disclaimer**

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position.

**Inclusion & Diversity**

Value inclusion within your day to day responsibilities by respecting others perspectives/convictions, engaging others opinions, creating a safe environment where people, ideas, and opinions are valued within your Team/Customers and external partners.

Respect and take into consideration diversity within your Team/Customers and external work partners by valuing different world views, challenges, and cultures that represent all walks of life and all backgrounds.

Treat others with respect and consideration. Actively participate in creating and contributing to a positive work environment.

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

NiSource is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in each of its companies to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any protected group status as defined by law. Each employee is expected to abide by this principle.

**By applying, you may be considered for other job opportunities.**

**Safety Statement**

Promote a safe work environment by actively participating in all aspects of our employee safety program. Report any unsafe conditions and take actions to prevent personal injuries. Support our interdependent safety culture by ensuring the safety of your co-workers. Stay focused on the task at hand and promote productivity through good work habits.

**Posting Start Date:**

2022-09-28-07:00

**Posting End Date (if applicable):**

2022-10-16-07:00

**Please note that the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.**