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Assistant Acquisition Specialist - Land Services (Austin, TX)

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Location
Austin, TX
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

Job overview

The Assistant Acquisition Specialist supports land rights and right-of-way activities, including landowner outreach, access coordination, easement acquisition, and routine documentation. The role helps secure survey and construction access while maintaining accurate records and positive landowner relationships. It also supports negotiation preparation, agreement execution, and issue escalation under supervision, with travel to project sites as required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Landowner OutreachAccess CoordinationEasement AcquisitionNegotiationVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED + 4 Years, Associate Degree + 2 Years, or Bachelor's DegreeReal Estate LicenseValid Driver's License

Full job description

Description

The Assistant Acquisition Specialist supports land rights and right of way activities by assisting with landowner outreach, access coordination, easement acquisition, and routine documentation. The Assistant Acquisition Specialist role works to help secure survey and construction access while maintaining accurate records and positive landowner relationships.

  • Assist with landowner outreach, through phone calls, emails, letters, and in-person visits.

  • Support negotiation preparation by gathering property information, ownership records, and access requirements.

  • Coordinate survey and construction access schedules with landowners and field teams.

  • Negotiate with landowners for the acquisition of land rights.

  • Deliver and collect routine land rights documents and agreements.

  • Maintain accurate records of landowner contacts, access status, and documentation in tracking systems.

  • Support execution, filing, and distribution of agreements under supervision.

  • Escalate access issues or landowner concerns to senior staff as needed.

  • Ensure compliance with company safety policies and protocols.

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 4 years related experience required or Associate Degree in a related field and 2 years related experience required or Bachelor Degree in Planning, Business, Real Estate, or a related field required

  • Real Estate License preferred but no required. Licensing requirements may vary by State based on job responsibilities.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

  • Ability to travel to project sites, as required.

  • Valid driver’s license required.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

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Job Environmental Planning

Primary Location US-TX-Austin

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 265172

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-AJS #LSV N/A

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