Acquisition Support Specialist

Job Details

GA

Description

JOB OVERVIEW:

Appalachian Field Service (AFS) is seeking motivated Acquisition Support Specialist to support an electric utility client’s Vegetation Management program with projects across the State of Georgia. Applicants must currently reside in the State of Georgia, be self-motivated, well-spoken, and personable with strong organizational and data entry skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin a career in the Right of Way (ROW) industry. Successful candidates will assist in land rights acquisition tasks under the guidance of Contract Coordinators to ensure timely and professional completion of projects.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting Acquisition Representatives with contacting property owners who have signed Vegetation Management easements before tree crews begin vegetation removal.

Contacting each only by the method(s) and during the hours as requested by the property owner.

Always identify themselves, verbally and/or in writing (i.e., emails, business cards, etc.) as a supplier of the client in all communications.

Report all project activity in client’s designated database within 24 hours.

Assists Acquisition Representatives with property rights documentation,

Assists with data entry and creating parcel lists in client’s designated database,

Assists Contract Coordinator with Offer Approval Spreadsheets, promptly notify them via direct email of any potential issue with a property owner or potential public relations issue.

Assists Company Coordinator with collecting and reporting monthly accrual data; and

Assists Acquisition Representatives with creating accurate drawings – exhibits that depict the easement (or other property rights).

Qualifications

KEY QUALIFICATIONS:

Classification/Performance Requirements

Works to accomplish acquisition requirements with oversight from Contract Coordinator.

Under direction of Contract Coordinator, conducts land rights acquisition tasks, including reviewing ownership records, valuations, construction plans, and related documents.

Collaborates with Contract Coordinator and Acquisition Representatives to timely resolve property owner problems in professional manner.

Ability to prepare documents and ensure precision in data and file input and documentation.

Prepares files and progress reports/other documentation accurately, timely, and consistently, and

Ability to create accurate Exhibit A drawings on an as-needed basis.

Skills and Expertise Required

General knowledge of title activities, tax records, and tax maps,

Comprehensive knowledge of signatures required on property rights documents,

General understanding of data required for invoicing,

General knowledge of GIS mapping software, and

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products.

Must be proficient in English (spoken and written communication) with excellent grammatical skills (bi-lingual in Spanish beneficial),

Demonstrated ability in computer skills, including proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products, and

Sound business acumen and ability to effectively communicate in writing, in person, and by phone.

WHY JOIN AFS?:

Competitive compensation.

Opportunity to work on infrastructure projects.

Professional growth and training in the land acquisition field.

Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental, vision, HSA), Retirement Plan (company match), Life Insurance, Paid Time Off & Holidays!

Work with a dynamic team contributing to essential infrastructure development.