Sr. Land Agent

A Sr. Land Agent position is available with the City of Fort Worth Development Services Contract Management Division. This position will be responsible for coordinating land management activities related to the acquisition and/or abandonment of property interests in public easements and/or rights-of-way associated with developer led capital improvement infrastructure projects; and assists in the interpretation and application of applicable ordinances, codes, and laws in each process.

Responsibilities

Oversee the acquisition of property interests in easements or rights of way for the construction of developer funded capital improvement projects through administrative processes; Coordinates with professional staff and the City Attorney's office terms and recommendations regarding real estate agreements, serving as real estate liaison with other City Departments; Meets with project consultants, developers, residents and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and ensure the timely completion of the project; Reviews and perform complex tasks of the work unit which would include negotiating agreement language terms and confirming signature authority on real estate documents; Leads and trains subordinate professional and administrative staff

Requirements

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; Four (4) years of experience in real estate transactions (property acquisition, sales, leasing, property management), title examination, and/or real estate funding; Valid driver's license; Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Notary Public Certificate within six (6) months of employment

Nice to have

Experience in land acquisition related to municipal infrastructure projects; Knowledge of Texas Real Estate Laws; Experience in survey, land valuation, and title research; Right-of-Way License or Real Estate License preferred

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays; Medical; Dental; Vision; Paid Time Off; Pension Plan; Professional Development Opportunities