Tierra Right of Way Services · 2 months ago
Right of Way Agent
Tucson, AZ, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$27/hr - $29/hr
2+ years expTierra Right of Way Services is seeking Right of Way Agents to join their team in Tucson and Phoenix. The role involves obtaining property rights through negotiations, conducting research on property titles, and preparing legal documents related to right of way projects.
ConsultingEnvironmental ConsultingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Obtains fee titles, easements, permits, agreements, etc. for utility, public and private projects on behalf of Tierra’s clients, including negotiations with property owners and owner representatives for successful acquisition of necessary property rights
Researches titles and records of property interests to verify ownership and encumbrances of record
Reviews title reports and other documents in preparation for negotiation activities
Contacts property owners and conduct negotiations to secure property rights
Participates in negotiations with landowners under the direction of others
Reviews survey drawings and legal descriptions for accuracy
Participates in appraisal site inspections and reviews appraisal reports
Reviews deeds, easements, plats, title reports and plans related to right of way projects
Writes legal descriptions, prepares and review maps, offer packages, permit applications and documents, creates correspondence and reports with a clear understanding and ability to explain the content and ramifications of these documents to the affected property owners in support of company projects
Serves as a liaison with agencies in pursuit of approved permits, leases, agreements etc. in support of project activities
Reviews right of way and construction plans for accuracy and conformity to standards; conducts, or acquires, title searches to locate property owners; inspects affected property and identifies implications of County project on the property and/or structures
Prepares preliminary cost estimates and acquisition documents; prepares letters of opinion of value, short form appraisal for total and/or partial acquisitions and easements to establish just compensation to the property owner; orders and reviews appraisals; orders and reviews title reports and assists in correct and legal means of meeting title requirements
Negotiates with property owners for the purchase, lease, donations, or acquisition of easements of real property and/or property rights. Informs property owner of their rights, applicable laws, and regulations. Negotiates claims settlements with owners
Writes legal description of right of ways and draws scaled plats for filing of deeds
Drafts and/or reviews legal instruments for conveyance of rights of way to the County including deeds, mortgages, and purchase contracts; prepares recommended resolutions for payment to owners and mortgage owners; records documents and orders title insurance
Performs other related responsibilities as requested or required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years' experience working in the right of way industry including experience reading plans, understanding legal descriptions, reading title reports, and negotiating with property owners
Valid driver's license
Valid real estate license in the state of assignment
Ability to pass a background check
Preferred
Bachelor's degree
Company
Tierra Right of Way Services
Tierra Right of Way Services offers staffing support, title research, cultural resources, environmental planning, and right of way services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase