Abstract & Survey Assistant II

JOB-2363

Job Duties

• Perform abstract and title reviews on property purchased in fee-simple and easements for right of way (R/W). Including, but not limited to:
• Checking exceptions, adverse conveyances, rights of way, restrictions, etc., to see that they will not conflict with the proposed use of the land.
• Analyzing and checking to determine accuracy and completeness as related to the description, option and right of way requirements.
• Compile necessary information for right of way purchases and easements.
• Compile necessary information and develop basemaps for transmission right of way development projects.
• Write descriptions for land or right of way purchases.
• Assist with plotting of survey information and provide information relative to R/W and property plans required.
• Check accuracy of drawings prepared for legal files to be recorded with deeds or agreements.
• Assist, as required, in interpreting aerial photographs, contour maps and survey notes for engineers, draftspersons, etc.
• Perform courthouse research work as requested (generally performed online).
• Review survey base maps developed by consultants to ensure accuracy and compliance to company standards.
• Develop scopes of work and requests for proposals to be used by survey vendors to perform and complete work for transmission basemap or right of way projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge of practical surveying duties.
• Working knowledge and experience in the application of the procedures for checking abstracts of title and the writing of legal deed descriptions and necessary related drawings required with property and R/W work.
• Background in related mathematics, i.e.: algebra, trigonometry, etc., and its application to survey problems.
• Knowledge of the operation of available desktop computer and calculator and ability to perform required calculations described as duties in this position.
• Ability to work alone and without supervision.
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision making and ability to avoid any disclosure of company confidential materials.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Carlson.
• Knowledgeable in GIS data applications, use of LiDAR data and PASDA information.
• Position will need to be onsite at the Lehigh Service Center for a minimum of 1 day a week.
• Must be an employee of their current firm for at least one year.
• PA licensed individual is preferred but not required.

Benefits

The base pay range for this role is $27 - $37 per Hour.

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