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City of Fort Worth · 1 day ago

Land Agent

Fort Worth, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$31.52/hr - $40.98/hr

2+ years exp

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. and is seeking a Land Agent in the Property Management Department. This role is responsible for acquiring property interests for public and private City-related infrastructure projects through various processes including negotiation and eminent domain.

Business DevelopmentConsultingGovernment

Responsibilities

Acquires property interests in easements or free simple title for the construction of capital improvement projects through administrative process, negotiation or eminent domain; prepares eminent domain documentation for unsettled property acquisitions for final disposition of the property interest; and prepares and presents formal written approval for Mayor and Council

Acquiring property interests in fee simple title for specific uses such as parks, open space and other uses

Inspects property; obtains and reviews appraisals to determine value; conducts negotiations with property owners; prepares recommendations regarding agreement terms; and secures signatures on agreements and deeds

Provides complete relocation assistance to residential and commercial property owners displaced by public projects

Acts as real estate liaison between the City Aviation Department and contract project consultants on federally funded approved Federal Aviation Administration real property acquisition projects

Assists in the leasing of mineral interest owned by the City and corporate entities; identifies real estate title issues and discrepancies and recommends solutions; initiates bidding and approval by Council; prepares and routes lease documents; determines oil and gas royalty revenue allocation; and recovers funds from gas companies, as needed

Participates in the development of scope of contracts for due diligence review and lease compliance; reviews and approves contractor work; analyzes reports provided by contractor; recommends and implements resolutions; and ensures recovery of royalty revenues for the City

Negotiates contracts for agreements and permits; recommends and drafts changes to contract documents; and monitors contract implementation

Qualification

Real estate transactionsProperty acquisitionNegotiation skillsStatistical analysisNotary Public CertificateBachelor's degree

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, real estate, urban planning or a related field

Two (2) years of experience in real estate transactions (property acquisition, sales, leasing, property management), title examination, and/or real estate funding

Valid Texas driver's license

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Notary Public Certificate