Position Opportunities

Description

Clark Land Resources is accepting applications for full-time Right of Way Agents to fill in the Right of Way Operations Dept. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILLED OUT AT CLARK LAND’S WEBSITE (www.clarklandresources.com/careers ) to be considered. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

This position’s hourly wage will be $39 to $50 per hour based on knowledge and experience. Clark Land has a bonus program, 401k matching plan, a profit-sharing plan, employee retention bonus, and we typically give a Cost of Living increase each year. Although these items are not guaranteed every year, our goal is to provide a great place for employees to work and our staff works diligently to help the company achieve its goals.

Work Performed/Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following,

• Read and interpret property legal descriptions;
• read and understand construction designs;
• read and determine property rights from easements (utility infrastructure knowledge a plus);
• track and meet deadlines;
• utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams) and other software programs;
• communicate in writing correspondence, reports, documentation, and proactive verbal communication skills;
• interact with customers and property owners on a professional level with patience and empathy;
• work both in the office and out in the field with some remote locations possible;
• drive to job sites in San Diego, Orange, and Imperial Counties as needed;
• negotiate access to property with property owners for the good of the agency and the property owner;
• communicate and negotiate with regulatory agencies regarding permitting, licensing, etc.;
• provide responsive support service to various departments and work as a team with those departments; and
• apply real estate laws to situations requiring land rights knowledge.

All applications and resumes must be submitted through our website at www.clarklandresources.com/careers

Requirements

Qualifications

Education/Licenses/Certifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with some real estate courses. Two years of additional qualifying experience may substitute for two years of education. An active, or soon-to-be active, California Real Estate Salesperson license is required. Preferred applicants will have a certification with the International Right of Way Association (IRWA). A valid California Driver’s License is required along with possession of reliable transportation.

Experience required: Four years of experience in reading and understanding construction plans for land acquisition infrastructure projects, or in real estate, title, or surveying. Candidates should have knowledge of real estate statutes, rules, civil codes, and local government regulations pertaining to the acquisition or management of rights-of-way, licenses, permits, and other land rights. Strong analytical ability and good judgment based on experience are required to determine various uses, perform rights interpretations, and the level of risk the client should undertake. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite^© is required, (especially in Excel), and experience using database programs. A plus is the ability to use the following programs: GIS, CISCO, Archibus, SharePoint, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. Negotiation and excellent customer service skills are essential.

Highly Desired Qualifications: Extremely detail-oriented and passionate about producing consistent quality work. Impeccable level of ethics. Excellent communication skills with clients, property owners, and peers.

Physical Abilities: Ability to lift 20 pounds or more. This role could involve sitting for long periods of time and working on a computer. It could also involve walking, standing or hiking to remote properties for extended periods of time.

Location: San Diego and Inland Empire areas. The position is currently hybrid with work in an office, in the field, and remotely.

About the Company: Clark Land is an 11-year-old company, based in Southern California, that acquires, protects, and manages land rights for public and private agencies. Clark Land’s direct focus and experience is in providing real estate services including property rights research, interpretation and acquisition, valuation, relocation assistance plans, encroachment services, and project management assistance for projects involving water, transportation, housing, stormwater, sewer, gas, electric and alternative energy systems. Clark Land Resources Website: www.clarklandresources.com. Our purpose is to: raise the ethical standards of the right of way industry through integrity and great customer service; serve and positively impact our clients and staff as well as our community, our country, and our world; train up the next generation in principled right of way practices; and give our employees a great place to work.

Clark Land offers many benefits, after qualifying periods with some co-paid premiums by the employee, for: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long long-term disability as well as 11.5 paid days off per year, a 401k plan, and generous education reimbursement for courses related to the right of way industry.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) A Completed Employment Application is required or the candidate will not be considered.

2) Resume

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test.

NOTE: Clark Land reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of a conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university. Education obtained outside the United States (US) requires one of the following options:

A. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)
at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.

B. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

Clark Land Resources, Inc. [Clark Land] is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity covered by this policy. Clark Land is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.