ROW/Land Representative - Pecos County, TX.

TRC Companies, Inc. • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Land/ROW Representative in Texas. Under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, the Senior Land Representative applies working knowledge of right-of-way disciplines, including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The role requires the ability to work independently and knowledge of property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.

The position involves working with property owners, tenants, client representatives, attorneys, and public agencies to support right-of-way acquisition and construction activities. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, primarily at field locations, government agencies, corporate entities, and client offices. Travel is required as dictated by job requirements, and outdoor work may take place in varying climates.

The salary range is USD $35,568 to $83,200 per year. Employees may also be eligible for the Company's annual discretionary bonus program, subject to company, business segment, and individual performance.

Requirements

• TREC license required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Five years of experience as a ROW agent or in a related ROW position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including spreadsheet and word-processing applications.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for land services activities, land description and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, and ROW document analysis.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to work alone, make decisions, and exercise judgment while performing related activities.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and assertiveness, plan and manage work efficiently, and work under stress and time pressures.
• Creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to identify and resolve business, technical, and administrative problems related to ROW services.
• Ability to complete and understand valuation calculations using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn new computer programs quickly.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence clearly and concisely.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift or move up to 35 pounds, walk long distances over varying terrain, and perform job activities involving sitting, standing, walking, reaching, handling objects, and stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred; alternatively, at least five years of relevant experience is accepted.
• SR/WA or another IRWA designation preferred.
• Ability to obtain a state Notary Public commission.
• State real estate licensing if required by the state.

Responsibilities

• Research contact information and initiate contact with owners of property affected by a project.
• Explain property appraisals and valuations to landowners.
• Secure permission from landowners and tenants to enter properties.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with project-affected landowners.
• Negotiate ROW options, easements, fee interests, and curative documents in accordance with compensation policies and project requirements.
• Assist in developing construction lines based on conditions or restrictions placed on the ROW by landowners or tenants.
• Maintain detailed contact diaries for property owners and tenants and prepare weekly activity reports.
• Maintain detailed logs of payments.
• Estimate and negotiate damage settlements as required.
• Represent the client at community project meetings when required.
• Support construction activities as required.
• Work with landowner attorneys to advance negotiations and reach agreements.
• Obtain documents from local county public records when required.
• Assist with project mail-outs, file preparation, and data needs when required.
• Document all ROW activities as required.
• Use land database systems, digital file-sharing systems, spreadsheets, and word-processing systems.
• Adhere to the project Safety, Quality, and Sustainability Plan.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options and company match.
• Paid time off, depending on employment status and seniority.
• At least seven paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of the employee's state of residence.
• Potential eligibility for the Company's annual discretionary bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree