Land Agent Specialist

Essential Utilities, Inc. delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities. Operating as the Aqua (water and wastewater services) and the Peoples and Delta (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint. Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S. What You'll Do: Oversee and coordinate the administrative needs of the land management team, including general daily duties such as: answering phones, typing, preparing correspondence and reports, maintaining filing system(s), opening mail, copying, faxing, coordinating and scheduling meetings, maintaining office supplies, making travel arrangements, and other related activities.

Investigate questionable areas on reports, received information, etc. and make administrative decisions. Process confidential records such as invoices, time cards, purchase card statements, and check management. Develop and maintain department information databases. Use computer software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, etc. to produce reports, presentations or other documents. Negotiate, prepare and secure binding agreements (rights-of way, leases, grants, etc.) with property owners.

Perform title research and investigations to verify property ownership. Perform field verifications by investigating property structures and providing research and photographs for GIS and pipeline integrity compliance. Act as liaison between landowner and PNG. Investigate easement violations and coordinate necessary resolution with engineering. Communicate closely with engineers and field contacts; process verbal notification so jobs can commence.

Record documents at courthouse and prepare completion package for each job, complete with tax Maps, deeds, and drawings. Maintain status reports, check reconciliation, time sheets and expenses. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function(s).

What You'll Bring: Associate's degree in Business or related field preferred. Minimum of 0 - 2 years in an related role; prior exposure to, land acquisition, transmission lines and substation negotiations. Demonstrated in effective negotiations and managing multiple projects Valid driver's license  and ability to drive PNG company vehicles if needed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of company policies, practices, and procedures and PUC regulations.

Excellent computer software skills (such as Word, Excel, graphic software, etc.) and other Microsoft programs. Strong planning, writing, data analysis, and time management skills. Proficiency in SAP preferred. High level of initiative, attention-to-detail, team-focused, and able to work with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal, communications (oral and written), negotiating and teaming skills, with a strong customer focus.

Knowledge of applicable state, county, local laws, systems or practices related to land management, the court record keeping system, and related PNG policies. Competent math and technical abilities, such as research, interpreting maps, blueprints, plans and surveys. Ability to work independently; manage multiple tasks, negotiate effectively,