Title Agent - ROW/Land - Pecos County, Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • Midland, TX

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About The Position

TRC 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 applies knowledge of right-of-way disciplines, title, permitting, acquisition, and documentation. The role also uses knowledge of property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets. The posting title identifies Pecos County, Texas, while the overview describes a long-term project in Nebraska.

The position involves researching land ownership and county records, negotiating right-of-way interests and related documents, documenting property-owner and tenant contacts, supporting construction activities, and assisting with guidance to ROW Agents. Work is performed in a temperature-controlled office as well as field locations, government agencies, corporate entities, and client offices. Travel is required as dictated by job requirements.

The role requires the ability to work independently, make decisions, and use judgment while conducting title research and related activities. Physical requirements include lifting or moving up to 35 pounds and performing activities such as sitting, standing, walking, reaching, and stooping. Compensation is listed as $36,400 to $83,200 per year and varies based on experience, education, skills, location, and other compensable factors. The employee may be eligible for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program.

Requirements

• Experience as a title agent or in a related title position.
• Experience researching land ownership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including spreadsheet and word-processing applications.
• Specialized knowledge of title research methods and techniques.
• Competent knowledge of 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 alone, 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.
• Required vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• 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.
• Ability to travel as dictated by job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree preferred.

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 or required by project documents and acquisition policy, while maintaining the ROW price 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 every 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 IRA 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 the laws of the employee’s state of residence
• Potential eligibility for the Company’s annual discretionary bonus program

What This Job Offers

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