State of Washington · 2 weeks ago
Title Reviewer (PAS5)
Walla Walla, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$28/hr - $31/hrThe Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. They are currently seeking a Property and Acquisition Specialist 5 to oversee title reviews and ensure compliance with federal regulations and state laws in property acquisitions.
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Responsibilities
Be responsible for completing a comprehensive title review of each acquisition transmittal file to ensure that it complies with Federal Regulations, State laws, and WSDOT policies and procedures
Review condemnation files for completeness to ensure that it meets the requirements set forth in the Right of Way Manual prior to submittal to Headquarters (HQ)
Prepare or assist with the preparation of legal descriptions and documents for the Acquisition and Property Management sections
Provide all necessary documentation (assessor's records, ownership information, maps, etc.) and support to assist with the development of right of way plans
Act as Title liaison for the region RES office with the region offices including: Project Development, Plans, Planning, Utilities, Environmental, Maintenance, on all title matters
Qualification
Required
Title Examination & Risk Analysis: Experience in performing expert level comprehensive title reviews, identifying encumbrances and defects, assessing legal and financial risk, and coordinating corrective action with title companies, legal counsel, and acquisition staff
Legal Description & Document Preparation: Demonstrated experience in interpreting and drafting complex legal descriptions, conveyance documents, easements, and quitclaim deeds to support acquisition, property management, and project delivery needs
Quality Assurance & Technical Review: Experience in reviewing and validating the work of acquisition and property management agents, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards, technical accuracy, and other applicable guidance
Professional Judgment & Independent Decision-Making: Demonstrated experience at making sound, defensible decisions regarding title defects, acquisition file completeness, risk mitigation, and process compliance with minimal supervision
Research & Information Analysis: Experience in researching courthouse records, title histories, and property data using various databases, and synthesizing findings into clear, actionable information for project staff
Planning & Project Support: Demonstrated experience in compiling assessor data, ownership information, maps, and title reports to support development of right of way plans, ensuring consistency between title records, parcel boundaries, and project requirements
Stakeholder & Interagency Coordination: Proven ability to serve as the region's title liaison with internal units, title companies, headquarters, and the Attorney General's Office, ensuring timely resolution of title issues and clear communication across teams
Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth
Service-Oriented: Demonstrates a willingness to take action to meet the needs of others
Preferred
Real Property Acquisition & Regulatory Compliance: Demonstrates expert knowledge of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Act; applicable RCWs and WACs governing real property acquisition and condemnation; title examination principles and RES procedures; and the policies and requirements outlined in the WSDOT Right of Way Manual
Benefits
Flexible/hybrid remote work options.
Paid Leave – In addition to 12 paid holidays, full-time employees may earn up to 25 paid vacation days per year!
Tuition Assistance – Permanent employees have several options for assistance with education expenses, including tuition reimbursement programs, government discounts at participating colleges throughout the state, and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
Plan For Your Future – WSDOT offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a variety of healthcare options.
Employees also have their choice of state retirement programs, and much more.
Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance.
Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses.
Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.
The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.
State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS).
Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP).
Public Service Loan Forgiveness – If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.
Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month.
Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA).
Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave.
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