Real Estate Services Agent II/III

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JOB SUMMARY

Job Profile Summary

Responsible for independently handling complex and higher-risk real estate and right-of-way activities within an assigned area. Acquires rights-of-way (ROW), site easements, leases, access rights and real property; performs due diligence for acquisitions and divestitures; negotiates and settles damage claims; and facilitates permits and the administration, amendment, renewal, release or termination of property rights with city, state, county and federal government officials.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Negotiate payments for site easements, leases, real property, access rights, pipeline rights-of-way and bills of sale; lead the investigation, documentation, negotiation and settlement of complex or sensitive damages to landowners’ properties, including restoration and other project-related impacts.
• Prepare and facilitate accurate payment support that meets project budgets and company requirements; oversee landowner commitments, payment status and closeout documentation for assigned matters.
• Lead field acquisition activities of multiple right-of-way contract agents involved with major pipelines, compressor sites, pump stations and processing plant projects within the assigned area.
• Manage and direct third-party ROW contractors for construction projects and operational support; establish priorities, review deliverables, resolve issues and communicate status and material risks to project leadership.
• Coordinate complex or sensitive Integrity Management Program activities by verifying ownership, planning landowner outreach for surveys and verification digs, documenting access conditions, and leading damage resolution.
• Review and interpret existing easements, leases, deeds, access agreements, plats and related instruments; identify and help resolve complex title, property-right, access and routing issues in coordination with project management, Legal and other internal groups.
• Research and verify title holders and ownership records, survey plats and legal descriptions using county, federal, online and other approved property-record resources and due diligence data rooms.
• Coordinate projects with property owners, company employees, contractors and/or governmental personnel including but not limited to:
• Pipeline construction, repair or abandonment
• Surface site easements and fee properties
• Pipeline crossing/paralleling permits on state highways, county roads, federal lands, railroads and city permits
• GIS Routing and rerouting of pipelines
• Obtain various city, state, federal and county permits
• Compile, analyze, and/or prepare information including but not limited to:
• Rights-of-way (ROW) agreements
• Encroachment, crossing and access agreements
• Bureau of Indian Affairs approval process
• Site easements and leases
• Warranty Deeds
• Due diligence checklists
• Construction ROW support
• Settlement of damages
• City, state and federal permits, right-of-way, easements, etc.
• Real estate contracts
• Integrity Management Program
• Lawsuits and testimony
• Appraisals
• Payment drafts and bills of sale

Education

• Associate's Degree in a related discipline preferred and/or a combination of formal education and a minimum of four years of progressively responsible work experience as follows:

• Work Experience

• Experience securing rights-of-way and/or acquiring real estate

• Experience, knowledge and/or training related to

• Work in diversified entities of the company

• Pipeline construction methods and procedures

• Right-of-way and real estate transactions

• Negotiation skills

• Knowledge of property law

• City, county, federal and state permits

• State, county, federal and city easements

• Experience reading and interpreting survey descriptions, maps and plats, legal opinions, contracts, real estate records, court documents and correspondence

• Experience researching and/or preparing legal documents, leases, contracts, damage appraisals, right-of-way agreements, easements, crossing permit applications, bills of sale and correspondence

• Experience interacting, advising, negotiating, testifying and communicating effectively

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of: and ability to use Microsoft 365 applications, electronic document-management and project-tracking systems, GIS or mapping applications, online property-record resources, and mobile technology used for field and office work

• Knowledge of: and ability to utilize interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to: apply math and algebraic formulas

• Ability to: negotiate with city, state, county and federal government entities to facilitate permits and easements

• Ability to: communicate and/or exchange information; conduct oral presentations

• Licenses and Certifications

• Notary Public for appropriate location preferred

• Certified Senior Right-of-Way Agent preferred

• Strength Factor Rating - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

• Strength Factor Description - Physical Demands/Requirements

• Standing: Occasionally

• Walking: Frequently

• Sitting: Constantly

• Lifting: Occasionally

• Carrying: Occasionally

• Pushing: Occasionally

• Pulling: Occasionally

• Climbing: Occasionally

• Balancing: Occasionally

• Stooping: Occasionally

• Kneeling: Occasionally

• Crouching: Occasionally

• Crawling: Occasionally

• Reaching: Constantly

• Handling: Constantly

• Fingering: Constantly

• Feeling: Constantly

• Talking: Frequently

• Hearing: Frequently

• Tasting/Smelling: Occasionally

• Near Vision: Constantly

• Far Vision: Frequently

• Depth Perception: Frequently

• Vision: Constantly

• Working Conditions/Environment

• Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions

• Working Conditions

• Well lighted, climate controlled areas

• Frequent repetitive motion

• CRT (Computer Monitor)

• Travel

• Travel to other locations and job sites out-of-doors required

• Driving

• Based on assigned tasks, employee may be assigned a company vehicle requiring the applicable driver's license

• ONEOK is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.

• The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of ONEOK.

• ONEOK is committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process.

• Expected

Salary

Range

$101,000.00 - $151,000.00