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Duke Energy Research Specialist II in Hendersonville, North Carolina
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This is the third level within the real estate research job family progression, suggested for college-educated and/or experienced professionals. The Research Specialist II position provides strategic direction and technical oversight to the Associate Research Specialist and Research Specialist I positions; may provide support, training and assistance to the data management specialists; assists senior land representative and lead research specialist in ensuring consistent processes and procedures are documented, updated regularly and communicated; contributes to the setting of clear objectives and standards and provides the challenge and motivation to achieve results and continuously improve. This position acts as the subject matter expert in the research, preparation and oversight of easement documents to ensure accuracy and consistent processes; acquire and prepare documents for new service, complex major projects and complex transmission research. This position provides training, support, and guidance to associated research specialist and research specialist I positions; will perform researching of company and public records to determine ownership of property or prior rights; will perform review and interpretation of engineering drawings, site plans and legal descriptions in connection with the preparation of easement documents. This position will work in support and collaboration with land representatives and research specialist's as well as other key internal and external customers such as landowners, attorneys, engineers, peers, and others in securing land rights to support distribution and transmission projects and satisfying customer requests. The research specialist II supports the company’s efforts in safety, complies with company safety practices and procedures, fostering a focus on safety with the team and contributing to the success of the corporate safety goals.
Responsibilities
Advise and Guide Research Specialist I
Provide localized support to Associate Research Specialist and Research Specialist I
Provide quality assurance and oversight for outsourced projects which includes process quality assessment; monitoring vendor KPI goals, and evaluating financial benefits of engagement
Performs research for the Real Estate function
Researching of Company and public records to determine ownership of property or prior rights, review and interpretation of engineering drawings and site plans; review of legal descriptions
Ensures business rules and processes and procedures are followed and understood for Data Management
Preparation of easement documents; acquire and prepare documents for new service
Preparation of research and easement documents pertaining to complex major projects with a prior rights focus
Utilizing internal systems to perform complex transmission research with a prior rights focus; conduct data-driven research in support of internal customer needs
Utilize working knowledge of real estate law along with engineering knowledge in applying solutions to company acquisition projects
Locates and maps Company-acquired land rights in internal GIS system
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external resources
Keep current with best practices, regulations and laws related to land functions notary and recording changes
Manages the maintenance of the Real Estate Asset Inventory
Maintains he integrity of Duke Energy’s 100 plus years of real estate records
Supports the proper records management for Real Estate transactions
Ensure activities are completed, managed, and stored in compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
Supports all data and document management work management/tracking in our Real Estate asset inventory database
Ensures data integrity of database by participating in process design, verification and audit reviews
Communicates with internal and external resources
Interfaces and coordinates with Land Agents, other Research Specialists, and Data Management Specialists.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external resources
Establishes and maintains partnerships with other Duke Business Partner teams to collaborate and ensure their requests are being met
Maintain a high level of confidentiality related to the sensitive nature of the project or the high-profile customer involved
Basic/Required Qualifications
Associates degree in Surveying and Topography, Business, Real Estate, Business Law or related degree and 2+ years related work experience OR
High School/GED degree and 5+ years related work experience
Desired Qualification
Bachelors degree in Paralegal, Surveying and Topography, Business, Real Estate, Law or other related degree
3+ years related work experience
Notary Republic
Excellent oral/written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office computer applications
Excellent organization, documentation, attention to detail and time management and work management skills
Critical thinking and decision making skills to avoid and overcome obstacles on difficult assignments
Proven self-motivated and possessing a strong work ethic
Beginning knowledge of Duke Energy business practices and business values
2 years direct experience in acquisition and/or research of real estate rights
Knowledge of Electric Distribution and Transmission systems, Operations and Construction
Knowledge of real estate law to include paralegal training
Experience in title examination related to easements
Knowledge of surveying and engineering drawings
Working Conditions
Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
The assigned Duke Energy facility will be within the Hendersonville, NC area
Schedule: is standard office workday of M-F, 8am-5pm
Specific Requirements
Valid Driver’s License
Notary Public - Can Obtain in First Year
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Saturday, June 22, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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