Sr. Land Agent

The role

This person will coordinate land management activities related to the acquisition or abandonment of property interests in public easements or rights-of-way. They will assist in the interpretation and application of applicable ordinances, codes, and laws for developer led capital improvement infrastructure projects.

What you will do

• 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
• Serves 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

Required qualifications

• 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

Before you apply

• Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires
• Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements
• Pre-Employment checks could include: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc.

About the company

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Its employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents.