Title Agent - ROW/Land - Pecos County, Texas

TRC Companies, Inc. • Austin, TX

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About The Position

TRC, Member of WSP, is seeking a Senior 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 calls for knowledge of property valuation, survey drawings, and alignment sheets. Although the job title references Pecos County, Texas, the posting overview describes the project as being in Nebraska.

The position involves researching land ownership and title records, negotiating right-of-way interests and related documents, maintaining property-contact and payment records, and supporting construction activities. Work is performed in a well-lighted, temperature-controlled office as well as at field locations, government agencies, corporate entities, and client offices. Travel is required as dictated by job requirements.

TRC describes its benefits as including medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance; a 401(k) with traditional and Roth options and company match; paid time off based on employment status and seniority; paid holidays for full-time employees; and paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state law. Employees may also be eligible for the company’s annual discretionary bonus program. Compensation depends on experience, education, skills, location, and other compensable factors.

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 software.
• 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 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 different land measurement values.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
• Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, and controls, reach, hear, talk, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch; required vision includes close, distance, and color vision and ability to adjust focus.

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 in accordance with the ROW price policy and project documents or 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 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 options and company match
• Paid time off, ranging from 7 to 25 days per year depending on status and seniority
• At least 7 paid holidays per year for full-time employees
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with state law
• Potential eligibility for the annual discretionary bonus program

What This Job Offers

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