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CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision is to become the most admired utility in the United States through the execution of our long-term growth strategy. We have an unwavering commitment to safely and reliably deliver electricity and natural gas to millions of people. Our Commitment: CenterPoint Energy is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where business results are achieved through the skills, abilities and talents of our diverse workforce. At CenterPoint Energy, individuals are respected for their contributions toward our company objectives. We strive for an inclusive work environment across all levels that is reflective of the available workforce in the communities we serve. Job Summary This position interfaces with the public and governmental entities to obtain, grant, and manage property rights for the Company. This position acts independently and in conjunction with company Service Consultants, Gas Service Coordinators, Project Managers, Engineers, inside and outside Legal Counsel relating to both the gas and electric businesses. Essential Functions Performs land title research utilizing both internal and external resources to determine ownership and other land rights. Collaborates with inhouse Title Examiners to determine fee and easement ownership. Reviews and interprets all land rights documents related to land management and other land rights for accuracy and completeness. Reviewsand interprets maps, surveys, exhibits and engineering drawings for scope, impact, accuracy and completeness. Add, edit and update fee and easement parcels and related attributes in GIS. Prepareand upload permanent document files into record imaging system. Draftsvarious legal documents related to fee and easement acquisition by composing and constructing phrases or clauses in a clear, concise and professional manner which define the rights, interest and obligations of the parties involved and define various types of property descriptions, easement locations, and rights of way following established methods of writing land descriptions. Acquiresrights by negotiating the terms and conditions of both non-monetary and monetary easements, deeds, permits, access agreements and licenses by contacting landowners, developers, builders and governmental entities such as Railroads, Corps of Engineers, Fish and Wildlife, Federal Aviation Authority, etc. to accommodate the installation, operation and maintenance of company facilities. Consultswith Service Area Managers, Service Consultants, Developers, Environmentalist, Surveyors, Engineers, Attorneys, Governmental Agencies and landowners in order to resolve land and easement related issues. Protectsall property and rights thereto of the Company. Sells, releases, licenses and exchange real property to others. Observes Company facilities and promptly reports and records any defects or irregularities with Company equipment or lines in accordance with established Company procedures. Advocatessafety in all aspects and protects the public concerning the dangers involved with activities in the vicinity of gas and electric Company equipment or lines. Analyzes and determines damages done to property and negotiate damage payments with property owners. Education Description Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a technical discipline related to land surveying, civil engineering, right of way, land management or a related field, from an accredited college or university. In lieuof a Bachelor's degree, an Associate's Degree or High School Graduate or GED will consider a combination of education and related experience in real estate, right of way acquisition, easement document preparation, document management, land and title research totaling two (2) years. RealEstate License and/or In