Title Agent - ROW/Land - Pecos County, Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Sr. Title Agent for a long-term project. The Title Agent works under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor and has working knowledge of right-of-way disciplines, title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The role also requires knowledge of property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets.

The position involves researching land ownership and county records, negotiating right-of-way interests and damage settlements, documenting property-owner and tenant contacts, and supporting construction activities. Work is performed primarily at field locations, government agencies, corporate entities, and client offices, with some work in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled office. Travel is required as dictated by job requirements.

Requirements

• Experience as a title agent or in a related title position.
• Experience researching land ownership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word-processing applications.
• Specialized knowledge of title research methods and techniques.
• Competent knowledge and skills in land descriptions and terminology, surface and subsurface rights, document analysis, and curing title defects.
• Ability to identify and solve business, technical, and administrative problems.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and use judgment while researching county records and performing related activities.
• Practical experience applying, modifying, and adapting standards, techniques, and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of plotting metes-and-bounds descriptions and ability to convert a variety of land measurement values.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to sit, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls, reach with hands and arms, hear and talk, and stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and adjusting focus while using a computer monitor and performing other manual tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred, or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the ROW Supervisor in providing guidance to ROW Agents.
• Secure permission to enter properties from landowners and tenants.
• Negotiate ROW options, easements, fee interests, and curative documents as directed, while maintaining the ROW price policy and following project documents and acquisition policy.
• 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 a detailed weekly activity report.
• Maintain a detailed log of all payments.
• Negotiate damage settlements as required.
• Support construction activities as required.
• Document all ROW activities as required.
• Adhere to the project Safety Plan.
• Perform other tasks required during the performance of duties.
• Travel as dictated by job requirements.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth options and company match
• Paid time off, ranging from 7 to 25 days per year depending on employment status and seniority
• At least 7 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: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree