ROW/Land Representative - Pecos County, TX.

TRC Companies, Inc. • Austin, TX

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Land/ROW Representative in Texas. The role involves working under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor and applying knowledge of right-of-way disciplines, including title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The representative should be able to work independently and be knowledgeable about property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.

The position involves contacting property owners and tenants, explaining property appraisals and valuations, securing permission to enter properties, negotiating right-of-way interests and related documents, supporting construction activities, and documenting project contacts, payments, and other ROW activity. The role may also include participating in community meetings, obtaining public records, and assisting with project mailings, file preparation, and data needs.

Work takes place both indoors and outdoors, often at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices. The position requires travel as dictated by job requirements and work in varying climates. The employee must be able to walk long distances over varying terrain, lift or move up to 35 pounds, and perform a range of standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and other physical activities.

Requirements

• TREC license.
• Five years of experience as a ROW agent or in a related ROW position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheets and word processing.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Knowledge of land services methods and techniques, land descriptions and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, and ROW document analysis.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and assertiveness, plan and manage work efficiently, and work well under stress and time pressure.
• 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 a wide range of people in a diverse community.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements.
• Ability to lift or move up to 35 pounds and walk long distances over varying terrain.
• Ability to perform required work indoors and outdoors in varying climates.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Research contact information and initiate contact with property owners affected by a project.
• Explain property appraisals and valuations to landowners.
• Secure permission from landowners and tenants to enter properties.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with project-affected landowners.
• Negotiate ROW options, easements, fee interests, and curative documents in accordance with ROW 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 agreement.
• Obtain documents from local county public records when required.
• Assist with project mailings, file preparation, and data needs when required.
• Document ROW activities as required.
• Adhere to the project Safety / Quality / Sustainability Plan.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth IRA options and company match.
• Paid time off, based 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 applicable state law.
• Potential eligibility for the company's annual discretionary bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed