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Land Specialist @ MDU

Bismarck, North Dakota, USOnsiteFull-time
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About this role

Responsible for serving as the process specialist in all areas of the Right-of-Way group including the responsibilities for preparing easements, writing legal descriptions, determining records of ownership and encumbrances of property from maps and county courthouse records. Responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A working knowledge of right-of-way, land lease and land acquisition at a level normally acquired through the completion of an associate's degree in a related field or equivalent experience; and
  • Two years right-of-way acquisition, abstracting, oil/mineral leasing or title insurance experience; and
  • Ability to obtain and maintain notary in the stats of residence and able to be bonded.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
  • May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, no sponsorships considered.
  • Requires travel: Minimal (up to 10%).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Searches courthouse records, prepares title data, prepares easements and determines compensation for easements rights. Reviews all easements for accuracy and completeness of land descriptions, titles and notarization.
  • Applies for railroad permits, which includes reviewing the region personnel's legal descriptions & exhibits to be sent with application as well as permit fees and insurance information.
  • Prepares and provides copies of easements and permits to internal/external customers.
  • Responsible for verifying company owned land for internal/external customers.
  • Perform other tasks and special projects as assigned.

Offers typically made between: $27.46 - $34.32 per hour

Deadline to Apply: November 4, 2026 @ 11 a.m. CST

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Skills

rights of wayland leaseland acquisitiontitle insurancenotaryabstractingoil/mineral leasingeasementslegal descriptionsDriving License

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