Georgia Transmission Corporation
Land & Legal Rights Coordinator
Georgia Transmission Corporation, Georgia Center, Vermont, United States
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The Land & Legal Rights Coordinator for GTC is responsible for managing all activities related to the acquisition of land and property rights for electrical transmission lines, substation, fiber optic communication, and generation projects. The individual requires exceptional skills in creative negotiations, tenacity, and the ability to work in a professional manner with highly varied individuals and groups. Knowledge of real estate fundamentals and business law, including Georgia's eminent domain (condemnation) law, is imperative to ensure all necessary property rights meet all corporate, legal, and regulatory requirements. Administers, coordinates, and recommends land purchases with a total acquisition budget between $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 per coordinator per year or approximately 28% of GTC's total annual capital construction budget. Supervises the activities of staff, contract, legal, and professional services. Training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to staff Land Agents is imperative. Proficient in the use and training of the GTC LION app. The position also coordinates and documents the public meeting requirements, legal proceedings, and represents the corporation as an expert witness involving the acquisition of land and property rights. This position provides counsel to other departments regarding real estate matters upon request. Responsibilities
Administers, coordinates, and recommends land purchases with a total acquisition budget between $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 per coordinator per year or approximately 28% of GTC's total annual capital construction budget. Supervises the activities of staff, contract, legal, and professional services. Training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to staff Land Agents. Proficient in the use and training of the GTC LION app. Coordinates and documents public meeting requirements and legal proceedings. Represents the corporation as an expert witness involved in the acquisition of land and property rights. Provides counsel to other departments regarding real estate matters upon request. Education
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Experience
Experience:
Ten (10) years progressively responsible experience managing all phases of right-of-way and site acquisition, relocation (URLAP), the condemnation process, and jury trials. Equivalent Experience
Equivalent Experience:
Twenty (20) years of experience acquiring property rights, researching courthouse records for property ownership, appraising properties, or conducting physical engineering surveys and preparing plats. Licenses and/or Certifications
Licenses and/or Certifications:
Notary Public Commission, SR/WA Designation, Real Estate License, or Appraiser. Certification (or evidence of candidacy and constructive work towards obtaining the same) is preferred. Specialized Skills
Specialized Skills:
Excellent verbal, written, and negotiation skills required. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and online communication/meeting tools (i.e., WebEx, Teams, Zoom). Familiar with protocols related to electronically notarizing and recording (i.e., eNotary and eFiling) land documents. Ability to maintain professional demeanor and composure during adverse public contacts. Must be bondable.
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The Land & Legal Rights Coordinator for GTC is responsible for managing all activities related to the acquisition of land and property rights for electrical transmission lines, substation, fiber optic communication, and generation projects. The individual requires exceptional skills in creative negotiations, tenacity, and the ability to work in a professional manner with highly varied individuals and groups. Knowledge of real estate fundamentals and business law, including Georgia's eminent domain (condemnation) law, is imperative to ensure all necessary property rights meet all corporate, legal, and regulatory requirements. Administers, coordinates, and recommends land purchases with a total acquisition budget between $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 per coordinator per year or approximately 28% of GTC's total annual capital construction budget. Supervises the activities of staff, contract, legal, and professional services. Training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to staff Land Agents is imperative. Proficient in the use and training of the GTC LION app. The position also coordinates and documents the public meeting requirements, legal proceedings, and represents the corporation as an expert witness involving the acquisition of land and property rights. This position provides counsel to other departments regarding real estate matters upon request. Responsibilities
Administers, coordinates, and recommends land purchases with a total acquisition budget between $1,000,000 - $5,000,000 per coordinator per year or approximately 28% of GTC's total annual capital construction budget. Supervises the activities of staff, contract, legal, and professional services. Training, mentoring, and knowledge transfer to staff Land Agents. Proficient in the use and training of the GTC LION app. Coordinates and documents public meeting requirements and legal proceedings. Represents the corporation as an expert witness involved in the acquisition of land and property rights. Provides counsel to other departments regarding real estate matters upon request. Education
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Management, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Experience
Experience:
Ten (10) years progressively responsible experience managing all phases of right-of-way and site acquisition, relocation (URLAP), the condemnation process, and jury trials. Equivalent Experience
Equivalent Experience:
Twenty (20) years of experience acquiring property rights, researching courthouse records for property ownership, appraising properties, or conducting physical engineering surveys and preparing plats. Licenses and/or Certifications
Licenses and/or Certifications:
Notary Public Commission, SR/WA Designation, Real Estate License, or Appraiser. Certification (or evidence of candidacy and constructive work towards obtaining the same) is preferred. Specialized Skills
Specialized Skills:
Excellent verbal, written, and negotiation skills required. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and online communication/meeting tools (i.e., WebEx, Teams, Zoom). Familiar with protocols related to electronically notarizing and recording (i.e., eNotary and eFiling) land documents. Ability to maintain professional demeanor and composure during adverse public contacts. Must be bondable.
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