Title Agent - ROW/Land - Pecos County, Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • Houston, TX

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Sr. Title Agent for a long-term project. Under the direction of the Lead Agent or ROW Supervisor, the Title Agent applies 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 supports right-of-way activities by researching property ownership and title, working with landowners and tenants, negotiating rights and settlements, maintaining project records, and supporting construction activities. Work is primarily performed in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled office, with frequent work at field locations, governmental agencies, corporate entities, and client offices. Travel may be required as dictated by the job.

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 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 various 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.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus when using a computer monitor and performing other task-related functions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree 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 in accordance with the ROW price policy, 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 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 annual discretionary bonus program, contingent on company, business segment, and individual performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree