ROW/Land Representative - Pecos County, TX.

TRC Companies, Inc. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

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

The position supports land acquisition and right-of-way activities for projects. Work may take place at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices, as well as indoors and outdoors in varying climates. Travel is required as dictated by job requirements. The role includes frequent interruptions for impromptu meetings.

The stated salary range is USD $35,568 to $83,200 per year. The employee may also be eligible for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance against key performance indicators.

Requirements

• TREC License required.
• Five years of experience as a ROW agent or in a related ROW position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word-processing applications.
• Detail-oriented, with strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Specialized 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 judgment.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and assertiveness, plan and manage work efficiently, and work well 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 and ability to prepare clear, concise reports, specifications, applications, and correspondence.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Commitment to customer satisfaction and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to lift or move up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to walk long distances over varying terrain.
• Required vision includes close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools and controls, reach, hear, talk, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred.
• SR/WA or another IRWA designation preferred.
• Able to obtain State Notary Public status.
• State real estate license, 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 to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with project-affected landowners.
• Negotiate ROW options, easements, fee interests, and curative documents in accordance with the ROW compensation policy and as directed by the ROW Supervisor or project documents.
• Assist in developing a construction line based on conditions or restrictions placed on the ROW by landowners or tenants.
• Maintain a detailed diary of contacts with each property owner and tenant and prepare detailed weekly activity reports.
• Maintain a detailed log of all 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 necessary documents from local county public records when required.
• Assist with project mailings, 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 insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth options and company match.
• Paid time off, contingent on full-time or part-time 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 annual discretionary bonus program.

What This Job Offers

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