Senior Land Agent (P160)

Tarrant Regional Water District•Fort Worth, TX

2d•$98,176 - $147,264•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Land Agent directly supports the Land and Right of Way Manager in performance of complex real estate transactions supporting infrastructure and public projects. This role provides land acquisition, easement negotiations, and property management activities while coordinating with legal, engineering, and project teams. The position ensures regulatory compliance, oversees title and appraisal processes, supports condemnation when needed, and may mentor junior staff and provide oversight of consultants.

Requirements

Eight to ten (8-10) years of land experience, including significant time in Texas
Negotiating complex surface agreements and easements
Working knowledge of Texas real property law, title practices, eminent domain procedures and the Unform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URA)
Easements, ROW acquisition, and condemnation support
Surveying principles and legal descriptions
Excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, plats and GIS mapping
Strong organizational and project management capabilities
High level of professionalism dealing with the public and elected officials
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Real Estate, or related field
Valid Texas Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

Experience in public infrastructure, utilities, water districts, or pipeline ROW strongly preferred
Course work and/or experience in accounting, civil engineering, Texas real estate marketing, management, appraisal, Texas real estate law, and/or land surveying
Senior Right of Way Agent (SR/WA) Designation from International Right of Way Association (IRWA)

Responsibilities

Assist Land & ROW Manager in acquisition of land rights, including fee title, easements, licenses, permits, leases, rights of entry for District projects
Negotiate with private landowners, tenants, developers, and governmental entities for property interests
Manage and enforce right-of-way corridors for canals, pipelines, reservoirs, detention facilities and other TRWD infrastructure projects
Oversee encroachment agreements, damage claims, crossings and permits affecting District property
Conduct and oversee title research, curative, and abstracting for surface and subsurface rights
Review title commitments, appraisals, surveys, plats, and legal descriptions for accuracy and completeness
Resolve title defects and coordinate with legal counsel on complex ownership issues
Work closely with Engineering, Legal, Operations, Environmental Services, Purchasing and GIS teams to support capital improvement projects
Identify property needs early in project planning and anticipate acquisition risks
Serve as point of contact for landowners impacted by District operations or projects
Handle sensitive negotiations and resolve disputes professionally.
Represent the District in internal as well as public meetings, hearings and community outreach
Maintain accurate land records, GIS data, deeds, leases, easements and other agreements and contracts
Support implementation of land management systems and digital records
Ensure proper filing of instruments in county records
Provide guidance and supervision to staff land agents, consultants, and contract ROW agents
Manage outsourcing of land services and review contractor performance
May supervise staff land agents or contract land agents and consultants
Maintain familiarity with strategic district levels of service
Continuous improvement monitoring and innovation efforts
Perform other duties as required