Real Estate Specialist

This position will be responsible for providing real property-related activities for the company, helping to ensure the timely and economical acquisition of real estate property, the preservation and/or the disposal of real property and real estate records management. These activities will be in support of Transmission, Distribution, Generation, and other company functions as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage all land records in accordance with applicable legal requirements and corporate policies. This includes closing documentation, deeds, option agreements, leases, surveys, title policies, easements, etc.
• Act as a point of contact for landowner relations and issue resolution.
• Conduct site visits and participate in/lead negotiation teams for real estate transactions.
• Use geospatial computer mapping software (e.g., GIS), consultants, and other information sources in compiling site attributes and maintaining up-to-date digital records.
• Secure and manage required easement rights for new and existing properties (e.g., transmission, distribution, fiber, etc.).
• Perform title research for projects in the office and courthouse(s).
• Review and interpret easements in respect to rights granted, special considerations, and right-of-way restrictions.

Education and Work Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Suitable experience in reading easements, title searches, deeds, surveys, and appraisal documents is highly preferred.
• Experience in courthouse research of Real Estate documents that include titles, deeds, etc. is preferred.
• Prior experience with a utility company is preferred.
• Experience using applications involving Microsoft products, and/or GIS is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of property rights, and a general understanding of transmission, distribution, and system operations.
• Ability to build strong relationships at all levels, including with peers and both internal and external customers.
• Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills, as well as strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects with multiple departments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, detailed oriented environment while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to travel throughout the Mississippi Power service territory, as well as occasionally throughout the State, with possible overnight stays.