Land Agent I/II

City of College Station•College Station, TX

22h

About The Position

Under general direction of the Assistant Director, the Land Agent performs highly skilled, technical, and complex real estate work involving the acquisition and disposition of real property and easement rights for the Capital Projects Department and other City departments. The position ensures compliance with applicable laws, rules, and practices governing right-of-way, easement, and real property acquisition. Land Agent I duties include participating in right-of-way projects, property acquisitions, and disposition of City-owned land; coordinating and monitoring acquisitions, marketing, appraisal reviews, and negotiations; providing property research and information to departments; negotiating with property owners and coordinating with attorneys, engineers, and government entities; and establishing terms and conditions for property conveyances. The role reviews appraisal reports, property descriptions, contracts, conveyance and legal documents, maps, surveys, engineering plans, and environmental reports; researches property records and title work; identifies title issues and performs curative work; prepares exhibits and maps using ArcGIS or similar applications; and maintains transaction correspondence, reports, files, and status records. The Land Agent also reviews plans for right-of-way and easement needs and accuracy. Land Agent II performs all Land Agent I duties and additionally administers assigned right-of-way projects, acquisitions, and City-owned land dispositions; coordinates surveying and appraisal reviews; serves as an expert consultant to City departments; prepares property valuation, land-title, and oil and gas reports; selects and oversees professional consultants; and may assist with peer training and performance evaluations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, or a related field and two years of progressive experience in real estate transactions or appraisal, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience for Land Agent I.
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Licensed Texas Real Estate Agent, or ability to acquire the license within six months of hire.
Texas Notary Public, or ability to obtain it within three months.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong customer service focus and attention to detail.
Proficiency with various computer software applications.
Excellent negotiation and mediation skills.
Basic knowledge of principles, policies, practices, and procedures of City, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances governing right-of-way and real property acquisition and disposition.
Ability to obtain appropriate professional certifications and remain current through reading, discussion, continuing education coursework, and other appropriate means.
Ability to communicate effectively with citizens, neighborhood groups, clients, senior management, peers, and other professionals involved in real estate acquisition and management.
Working experience planning and organizing workload, adjusting to changing priorities, and working well under pressure with minimal supervision.
For Land Agent II: Bachelor’s degree in real estate, business administration, or a related field and five years of progressive, active experience as a Land Agent or Right of Way Agent for a municipal or State agency, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
For Land Agent II: Licensed Texas Real Estate Agent.
For Land Agent II: General knowledge of principles, policies, practices, and procedures of City, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances governing right-of-way and real property acquisition and disposition.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of progressive experience in real estate transactions or appraising for Land Agent I.
Licensed Texas Real Estate Sales Agent or Certified Appraiser.
Experience using ArcGIS.
Title curative experience.
For Land Agent II: Eight or more years of progressive experience as a Land Agent or Right of Way Agent; as a real estate agent or broker in Texas; or as a General Real Estate Appraiser.
For Land Agent II: Texas Certified General Real Estate Appraiser.
For Land Agent II: Experience using ArcGIS.
For Land Agent II: Title curative experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, perform, and monitor property acquisitions and City-owned land dispositions, including marketing, appraisal reviews, negotiations, and, when required, condemnation.
Administer assigned right-of-way projects and land acquisitions and City-owned land disposition activities for Land Agent II roles, including surveying.
Provide property-related information, research, and data to City departments, and coordinate or consult on property purchases and sales.
Negotiate with property owners and coordinate with attorneys, engineers, and government entities to acquire rights-of-way and land for the City.
Establish terms and conditions of property conveyances.
Review real estate appraisal reports, property descriptions, contracts, conveyance and legal documents, maps, plats, surveys, field notes, engineering plans, and environmental reports.
Research and analyze property records and title work, identify title issues, and perform title curative work as required.
Interpret project plans, blueprints, layout schematics, and related engineering drawings; perform mathematical, statistical, financial, and cost analyses related to property values.
Prepare exhibits and maps using ArcGIS or similar applications.
Select, assign work to, and monitor the work product of professional consultants.
Prepare, process, review, and maintain letters, appraisals, valuation reports, City memos and electronic correspondence, City Council agenda item coversheets, and transaction summary reports.
Maintain records of historic, ongoing, and proposed real estate transactions and develop transaction status reports for City use.
Review preliminary, site, and project plans for right-of-way and easement needs and accuracy.
Prepare property valuation, land-title, and oil and gas reports for Land Agent II roles.
Act as an expert consultant to other City departments concerning property purchases and sales for Land Agent II roles.
Assist with training and participate in evaluating peer land agents when applicable to Land Agent II roles.
Perform other duties as assigned.