Land Agent I

Job Location:

Arch Land – Eastern Operations

· The acquisition by lease or purchase of adverse property rights in areas as defined by operating groups.

· Keep manager informed of activities, changes in needs of operating groups, activities of competitors, and transactions outside the scope of parameters established by management.

· Initiates title curative work prior to lease or purchase.

· Reviews title work and chain of title for identified acquisitions.

· Does preliminary mapping of work areas to make sure all properties are identified for acquisition in areas of interest.

· Communicates with team, abstractors and outside attorneys regarding deficiencies in title found for areas of interest.

· Communicates with land owners to handle complaints and make settlements as regards to subsidence damages, trespasses, etc.

· Assists exploration crews with property identification and obtains rights-of-entry for drilling.

· Negotiates with power companies, oil and gas companies, highway contractors, etc. for rights-of-ways, access rights, etc.

· Assists in identifying surplus property for disposition.

· Enlists appraisers to assist in evaluating property worth, litigation, and disposition of property.

· Identify potential property line problems and assist with legal discussions

· Provides and gathers information for outside attorneys to be used in condemnation and taking proceedings by various government entities.

· Evaluates properties and assists manager in preparing yearly budgets.

§ High School Diploma or GED. Knowledge of computer literacy.

§ 1-5 years of experience in interacting with third party landowners.

§ Involves walking, talking, hearing, driving skills, coordination of hands and feet. Must have a valid driver's license. Visual ability required including close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception. May be required to push, pull, lift or carry up to 30 lbs.

§ Must be able to handle long periods of stressful situations and maintain calm demeanor.

§ Excellent communication skills. Patience is required.

§ Willing to obtain a WV Notary commission.

§ Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate or Business Management or Paralegal Degree.

§ 3-5 years' experience in coal property acquisition or related activity.

§ Any combination of above which will provide the necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities to perform the many and varied activities associated with position.

§ Ability to develop understanding of land documents.

§ Construction knowledge a plus.