Here's The RoleWe are seeking a driven Landowner Liaison II to work with our enterprise team (non-transmission work)! In this role you will facilitate the execution of easement, encroachment, and license agreements; Letters of No Objection; and much more. You will be in constant communication with a diverse population to collect information and create board items to convey the negotiated rights on LCRA properties. You will be the face of LCRA by having daily communication with landowners in person, phone and email. This position leverages expertise while fostering the development of advanced skills and knowledge. This is an opportunity to perform easement and landowner research to determine LCRA rights ownership. With ample chances for cross-training and professional growth, it's a perfect opportunity to expand your horizons and elevate your career journey!
How You’ll ContributeNotify landowners that will be affected by an LCRA project in writing that maintenance or survey crews will be accessing their property.
Respond to landowner concerns and requests by finding and interpreting LCRA easement rights, coordinating with transmission line department to determine feasibility of such requests and proposals, and negotiates with landowners regarding miscellaneous requests such as LCRA's help/assistance with certain services (i.e. build a road, put in a culvert, moving of a transmission line).
Coordinate negotiating activities with landowners involving real estate purchases, sales, leases and easements for LCRA operations.
Research and clear property title problems and solve closing issues.
Examine documents to assist in the development of contracts & agreements, and prepare documentation for the acquisition or disposal of easements or property owned by LCRA.
Maintain working knowledge of GIS techniques to provide GIS and mapping support to provide easy access to real estate information for internal staff, customers, and outside contractors.
How You’re Qualified- Six or more years of experience in real estate negotiations, appraisal, land acquisition, title research, landowner relations, contract negotiation or utility infrastructure project coordination or other relevant experience.
- A degree(s) in real estate, project management, business, law, engineering, environmental science, geographic information systems or relevant field may be substituted per LCRA guidelines for certain years of experience.
- Driver's license
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Equal Opportunity Employer- LCRA provides equal employment opportunities and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at LCRA are based on business need, job requirement and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements governing nondiscrimination in employment.
- LCRA is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact LCRA Human Resources (512) 578-4004 or email lcra.benefits@lcra.org. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.