Title & Easement Researcher
On-siteThe Woodlands, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Conduct fundamental surface title research to determine land ownership and easements for electrical facility construction, maintenance, and capital improvement projects. Perform deed plotting, read Metes and Bounds legal descriptions, and locate easements on maps using CourthouseDirect and Texas File. Research multiple right of way record databases, maintain office files, and create exhibits through AutoCAD. Assist in gathering information for survey and RPLS by reading engineering plans, maps, and specifications. Manage and coordinate the routing and tracking of plans to various departments and consultants, ensuring timely processing of applications, permits, and approvals. Perform accurate data entry, prepare professional correspondence using mail merge, and use online resources to determine corporate status and locate parcel owners. Monitor computer applications and tracking systems while coordinating improvement and upkeep of information databases.
Required Qualifications
- Must be able to perform fundamental surface title research to determine land ownership and easements for parcels associated with capital improvement projects, maintenance, or new construction of electrical facilities.
- Must be able to conduct existing utility easement research well and understand how to locate said easements on a map by reading legal descriptions.
- Must be able to deed plot and have the capacity to read Metes and Bounds Legal descriptions.
- Must be able to do research at courthouses and clerks offices.
- Must have experience using CourthouseDirect and Texas File.
- Must be able to do ROW work and call landowners as needed.
- Able to read/write legal descriptions and interpret survey documents
- Understanding of the Title and Right of Way Industry
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience and/or equivalent aptitude in the Research, Title, Right of Way or Engineering/Survey industry.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrates aptitude for learning and implementing new techniques & technologies.
- Outstanding attention to detail and observation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel
- Must be knowledgeable in the methods and techniques of engineering and surveying related projects.
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
- Minimum two-four years of title/research related experience is required
- High School Diploma, or equivalent is required
- Must have integrity and trustworthiness, with a strong moral and ethical compass
- Work well with others in a team environment.
- A strong work ethic with reliable attendance, punctuality, and a positive attitude.
- Self-starter who is motivated and has the enthusiasm to work both independently and as a team player.
- Prioritization and organization to meet deadlines and process multiple project packages simultaneously.
- Considerable concentration and ability to work in a changing environment with organizational and clientele diversity and tight deadlines.
- Able to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively.
- Proficient in English.
Desired Qualifications
- AAS/BS degree in related field, preferred
- Prior experience in working with TXDOT projects and/or with multiple state agencies regarding permitting and eligibility requirements is preferred
- AutoCAD preferred
- Experience with Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Adobe Professional, or similar software, is desirable
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Spanish is a plus
- Experience using ESRI GIS maps a plus
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