SURVEY TITLE & DOCUMENTS SPECIALIST II - 55000405

State of Florida•Fort Lauderdale, FL

3d•$50,457 - $65,298•Onsite

About The Position

This position will research public records to determine parcel ownership and any associated encumbrances for complex parcels. This position will also evaluate, review and analyze complex title search reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Requirements

Florida Title and Real Estate law, regulations, principles, practices, and public records organizations
Public records recording systems, title transfers, probate requirements, title subordinations, and property documents of conveyance
Principles and techniques of effective written and verbal communication
Operating computers working with Microsoft office software and title search software
Prioritizing work and managing multiple projects
Analyzing and reviewing advanced complex legal documents, maps, and other public records
Establish and maintain successful working relationships
Work effectively as a team member and effectively interact with the general public
Work independently
Maintain organized files, records, and electronic media
Three years of experience in any of the following: 1) eminent domain, 2) right-of-way administration, 3) abstract and title work, 4) as a real estate agent.

Responsibilities

Research public records to determine parcel ownership and any associated encumbrances for complex parcels.
Performs Quality Assurance Reviews of submitted title searches for donations and easement exchanges.
Evaluates, reviews, and analyzes complex title search reports for accuracy and compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Assembles right of way packages for delivery to Right of Way Administration, which include marked right of way maps, acquisition documents, title search reports, and transmittal letters.
Provides advanced technical title and mapping guidance to Title and Documents Technicians and Title and Documents Specialists.
Assists the section supervisor in providing technical direction and guidance to the offices of Legal, Right of Way, Design, Construction, and Maintenance, consultants, and title companies, with regards to title and mapping matters.
Attend meetings with consultants, Department staff, and other governmental agencies to discuss and resolve title issues on surveying & mapping projects in order to achieve a quality end product and meet project schedules.
Trains new and existing employees in the title search and mapping processes and applications.
Researches Florida Statutes to assist in resolving title discrepancies on property to be acquired by the Department.
Reviews and composes complex real property legal descriptions for incorporation into instruments of conveyance for required right of way parcels ensuring the needed right of way is completely and accurately described in a manner consistent with acceptable surveying practice.
Ensures parent tract properties of take areas are accurately depicted on the right of way map.
Checks that all easements identified in the title search reports that lie within take areas are properly depicted on the right of way map.
Prepares Parcel Information Sheets from analysis of title search reports and acquisition take areas.
Enters parcel number, ownership, and property interest data into the Right of Way Management System (RWMS).