Title Research Specialist

Pike Corporation•Tifton, GA

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About The Position

The Title Research Specialist supports the easement procurement process for distribution or transmission rights of way by helping identify parcel owners, existing easements, and recordations. The role supports Right of Way Specialists and other team members, records executed easements, and provides information for the quitclaim process. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Public Notary seal for the states in which services are rendered. The work includes examining legal titles and preparing surveys or legal descriptions; tracking, processing, and recording easement documents; maintaining document control and retention; reviewing engineering drawings and site plans; and applying real estate and engineering knowledge to acquisition projects. The specialist may acquire permits for federal lands, coordinate environmental compliance, obtain and review appraisal and preliminary title reports, negotiate property acquisitions, prepare acquisition and sale documents, and assist with condemnation proceedings. The position also maintains right-of-way records and reports acquisition status for construction project meetings. The work is moderately routine, with general policies applied and some decision-making. The role requires regular attendance and involves influencing decisions of a moderate nature with a high degree of tact. New employees receive on-the-job training in applicable systems and processes, which may include seminars, working with other incumbents, or corporate workshops. The position requires a high school degree or GED and 1–3 years of experience in title research or a real-estate-related paralegal field. A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field and a real estate license are preferred; a Public Notary credential is required. The job requires proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat; strong communication, organization, planning, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities; and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer and a non-union company.

Requirements

High school degree or GED.
1–3 years of experience in title research or a real-estate-related paralegal field.
Public Notary credential is required.
Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions; calculate rates, discounts, interest, commissions, areas, circumference, and volume; interpret spreadsheets; and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions and solve practical problems with limited standardization.
Ability to work well with people from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Ability to work independently and follow through on assignments.
High energy and ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills; commitment to achieving goals; professional appearance; and team orientation.
Regular attendance is required.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including frequent sitting, talking or hearing, and handling or fingering tools or controls; occasional standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching; and lifting or exerting force up to 25 pounds as specified.
Special vision requirements include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Business Administration or a related field of study.
Real estate license.

Responsibilities

Perform legal title examinations and prepare surveys or legal descriptions.
Track and process easement documents in compliance with state law, including supporting the processing and transmittal of easement packages to GIS.
Apply working knowledge of real estate law and engineering to acquisition projects.
Review and interpret engineering drawings, site plans, and legal descriptions for preparing legal documents; review, track, and process easement documents.
Lead and maintain document control and retention for the easement acquisition process.
Acquire permits for use of federal lands and coordinate compliance with environmental requirements.
Obtain appraisal and preliminary title reports from independent appraisers and title companies; assess present and future property value and recommend appraised values for easement or fee-title acquisitions.
Negotiate with property owners to acquire rights of way, easements, construction easements, facilities, and appurtenances.
Prepare and review legal descriptions, easement documents, deeds, and other property acquisition or sale documents.
Prepare agenda items for Board approval of land purchases, sales, and right-of-way acquisitions.
Assist with condemnation proceedings by preparing legal documents for court packages and attending settlement conferences to convey settlement offers.
Conduct or direct recordation of legal documents for property purchases, sales, and easement acquisitions; prepare and maintain related property and right-of-way records.
Assist in preparing reports for weekly construction project status meetings and report on right-of-way acquisition status.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
Obtain and maintain a Public Notary seal for the states in which services are rendered.