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Oneok, Inc Right-of-Way and Damage Agent in Tulsa, Oklahoma
#WeAreONEOK – Fortune 500 company. 100+ years in business. Leading midstream service provider. Safety first. Sustainable operations. Environmentally responsible. Employee focused.
JOB SUMMARY
Looking for a career opportunity? Come join ONEOK as a Right-of-Way and Damage Agent in the Capital Projects division in one of these locations Tulsa, Oklahoma City, Edmond, Dallas, Houston, Denver, or Kansas City. This position will have the ability to work a flex and HYBRID schedule, working from home on Wednesday and Friday. The ideal candidate will have experience with land software, negotiate property rights, research legal documents, and corresponds with landowners. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to make an impact!
Job Profile Summary
This role is responsible for acquiring rights-of-way (ROW), site easements, leases and real property. Performing due diligence for acquisitions and divestures. Negotiating and settling damage claims. Facilitating permits, terming rights-of-way, etc. with city, state, county and federal government officials.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Negotiate payments for site easements, leases, real property, and pipeline rights-of-way, bills of sale; negotiate/research and settle damages to landowners’ properties.
Facilitate payments that meet the construction project budget.
Manage the field acquisition activities of multiple right of way contract agents involved with major pipelines, compressor sites, pump stations and processing plant projects.
Manage and direct 3rd party ROW contractors for construction projects.
Coordinate ongoing federally mandated Integrity Management Program by verifying ownership and contacting each landowner where survey will be done. Verify where any verification digs will be done, contact landowner and settle damages.
Review and advise project managers of problem title and routing of pipeline projects.
Research and verify title holders/ownership records, survey plats and legal descriptions at county and federal courthouse offices 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 agreements
Bureau of Indian Affairs approval process
Site easements and leases
Warranty Deeds
Due diligence check lists
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
Responds to internal and external stakeholder inquiries in matters related to property rights.
Investigates, negotiates, and acquires temporary right of way areas for driveways, construction lay down areas, and other temporary construction needs.
Reviews and processes executed documents according to client requirements; may include requesting payment remittance, recording, etc
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline preferred and/or a combination of formal education and a minimum of four years of 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
Strong understanding of natural gas, natural gas liquids, crude oil and refined products pipelines, electric transmission, and distribution principles as related to right-of-way and land rights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills
Ability to utilize multiple forms of technology including project databases, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, GIS, DocuSign, etc
Ability to plot metes and bounds descriptions of property and read a variety of maps, electronic and paper.
Ability to evaluate, interpret, and analyze engineering and right-of-way drawings.
Ability to interpret and research (abstract) legal documents.
Skilled in property rights research methods, including courthouse searches for recorded documents and internet research of same
Ability to determine valuation of lands, crops, timber, etc. for damage settlement.
Ability to travel regularly.
2 to 4 years of Right of Way experience or similar job role.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of: the use and function of tools and equipment applicable to position including accessing mainframe computers, personal computers and/or mobile phone
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 (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) 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: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a work station without moving about (Occasionally)
Walking: Moving about on foot (Frequently)
Sitting: Remaining in a seated position (Constantly)
Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) (Occasionally)
Carrying: Transporting an object, usually holding it in the hands or arms, or on the shoulder (Occasionally)
Pushing: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from the force (Occasionally)
Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves toward the force (includes jerking) (Occasionally)
Climbing: Ladders, Stairs (Occasionally)
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling (Occasionally)
Stooping: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist (Occasionally)
Kneeling: Bending the legs at the knees to come to rest on the knee or knees (Occasionally)
Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the legs and spine (Occasionally)
Crawling: Moving about on the hands and arms in any direction (Occasionally)
Reaching: Extending hands and arms in any direction (Constantly)
Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands (Manual Dexterity) (Constantly)
Fingering: Picking, pinching or otherwise working with the fingers primarily (Finger Dexterity) (Constantly)
Feeling: Perceiving such attributes of objects/materials as size, shape, temperature, texture, movement or pulsation by receptors in the skin, particularly those of the finger tips (Constantly)
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas/information by means of the spoken word (Frequently)
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sound by the ear (Frequently)
Tasting/Smelling: (Occasionally)
Near Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less (Constantly)
Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet for more (Frequently)
Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision; ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are (Frequently)
Vision: Color - The ability to identify and distinguish colors (Constantly)
Working Conditions/Environment
- Employee is subject to inside environmental conditions
Working Conditions
Well lighted, climate controlled areas (Constantly)
Frequent repetitive motion (Constantly)
CRT (Computer Monitor(s)) (Constantly)
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
#LI-HYBRID
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. To request an accommodation email HRSolutions@ONEOK.com or call 1-855-663-6547.
Expected Salary Range
$91,000.00 - $137,000.00
ONEOK is a leading midstream service provider and owns one of the nation’s premier natural gas liquids systems, connecting NGL supply in the Mid-Continent, Permian and Rocky Mountain regions with key market centers and an extensive network of natural gas gathering, processing, storage and transportation assets.