Title Examiner & Reviewer (PAS5)

Title Examiner & Reviewer (PAS5) State of Washington Dept. of Transportation

• 3.4 Seattle, WA Job Details Full-time $80,816
• $108,712 a year 16 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Relocation assistance Tuition reimbursement Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Qualifications Document review (document control) Regulatory compliance Project coordination Project timeline management Research Quality assurance Legal drafting Mentoring Technical Proficiency Project stakeholder communication Right-of-way Training delivery Stakeholder management Full Job Description Description About WSDOT The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence.

Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation! The Opportunity WSDOT is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Property and Acquisition Specialist 5 to join the Northwest Region Real Estate Services Office (NWR RES) as a Title Examiner & Reviewer. In this critical role, you will help advance WSDOT's mission by ensuring property rights acquired for highway construction projects are completed in compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and agency policies and procedures. As the region's subject matter expert in title examination and file review, you will play a key role in supporting transportation projects that enhance the safety, mobility, quality, and capacity of Washington's transportation system. This position is responsible for reviewing and preparing complex real estate documents, drafting legal descriptions, conducting detailed property research, and providing technical guidance and recommendations to Real Estate Services and engineering staff. The successful candidate will ensure acquisition files meet all compliance requirements while balancing project timelines and operational priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical real estate professional who enjoys analytical work, problem-solving, and contributing to projects that positively impact communities across the state. What to Expect Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the Title Examiner & Reviewer will: Complete comprehensive title review and preparation of documents for property acquisitions and property donation files. Perform detailed review of title reports and underlying documents, decipher complex legal descriptions and historical documents, and plot easement legal descriptions to identify impacts. Review, close and transmit acquisition files. Provide technical expertise and guidance to NWR RES staff and project partners on clearing encumbrances and preparing real estate documents. Review and finalize notice of Final Action to property owner and newspaper publication notices prepared by acquisition agent and schedule final action and arrange for publication of notices. Support engineering staff in development of Right-of-Way (ROW) Plans and Exhibit Maps. Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:

Title Examination and Property Research:

Demonstrates advanced ability to analyze complex title reports, historical property records, ownership interests, liens, encumbrances, and other real estate documentation to develop legally sufficient recommendations and supporting documentation for right-of-way acquisitions, donations, and condemnation actions in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency standards.

Legal Description and Document Preparation:

Demonstrates skill in preparing, reviewing, plotting, validating, and interpreting legal descriptions and real estate documents, including deeds, easements, agreements, and exhibits, ensuring accuracy, consistency with survey data and right-of-way plans, and compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Compliance Review and Quality Assurance:

Demonstrates the ability to review and manage complex real estate transaction files for compliance with federal regulations, state laws, and agency policies and procedures; identify deficiencies or risks; implement corrective actions; and ensure files are complete, accurate, and audit-ready in support of project delivery schedules.

Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving:

Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to evaluate risk, interpret complex, incomplete, or conflicting information, exercise sound judgment, seek guidance when appropriate, and develop practical and compliant solutions to support transportation project delivery.

Collaboration and Technical Guidance:

Demonstrates the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams, build collaborative working relationships, and provide technical guidance, training, and recommendations related to title examination, right-of-way acquisition processes, and real estate procedures to staff and stakeholders.

Communication and Stakeholder Coordination:

Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey complex technical and legal information to diverse audiences, facilitate coordination among stakeholders, share information effectively, seek and incorporate feedback, and contribute to informed decision-making and problem-solving efforts.

Organization and Work Management:

Demonstrates the ability to effectively plan, prioritize, organize, and complete work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, including conducting quality assurance reviews, maintaining accurate records, managing competing priorities and deadlines, and delivering responsive customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Technical and Computer Proficiency:

Demonstrates proficiency in using computers and business software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, MS Teams, web-based applications, and other technology tools to support research, documentation, communication, file management, and project coordination activities.

Growth Mindset:

Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.

Service-Oriented:

Takes action to meet the needs of others. It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

Public Sector and Government Experience:

Demonstrates knowledge of and experience working within a state, local, or other government agency environment, including navigating public-sector processes, regulations, policies, and stakeholder coordination requirements.

Right-of-Way and Real Estate Acquisition Experience:

Demonstrates experience working in the right-of-way field, including supporting or managing real property acquisition activities, title review, condemnation processes, easement acquisition, and related transportation or public works projects.

Regulatory Knowledge and Compliance:

Demonstrates knowledge of and experience applying the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act, Revised Code of Washington (RCW), Washington Administrative Code (WAC), title examination guidelines and procedures, and the WSDOT Right of Way Manual in support of compliant acquisition and condemnation activities.

WSDOT Systems and Technology Proficiency:

Demonstrates experience using WSDOT applications and technology systems, including IRIS, ECM, and other agency or local government websites and databases, to support document management, research, tracking, communication, and project coordination activities.

Technical Software Proficiency:

Demonstrates experience using Bluebeam and related software applications to review, edit, mark up, and manage technical documents, plans, exhibits, and project files with accuracy and efficiency.

Plan Interpretation and Technical Review:

Demonstrates the ability to interpret right-of-way plans, survey information, engineering drawings, and related technical documents to support property acquisition, title review, legal descriptions, and project coordination activities.

Training, Mentorship, and Technical Guidance:

Demonstrates the ability to provide training, guidance, direction, and technical support to acquisition staff, engineers, and other stakeholders regarding right-of-way processes, title examination practices, regulatory requirements, and agency procedures. Important Notes This recruitment may also be used to fill additional positions per business needs. This position works 100% remotely. To review the full Position Description, please follow the directions in the "Contact Us" section of this posting. The salary listed includes the legislative approved 5% salary premium for positions in King County. In addition to base salary, employees may be entitled to other forms of compensation depending on the type, duties, or location of the position. For union-represented positions, more information on other forms of compensation can be found in the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements. Information on other compensation types for non-represented positions can be found in Chapter 357-28 of the Washington Administrative Code. The official duty station for this position will be determined based on candidate preference and overall business needs. WSDOT does not use the E-Verify system, therefore we are not eligible to extend STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT). For more information, please visit www.uscis.gov. Why WSDOT Work-Life Balance

• We offer flexible work schedules that allow you time for your life outside of this excellent opportunity. 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. Go to State Benefits for more information. Check out this video to learn more: Why WSDOT? How to Apply Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Your relevant experience may be evaluated to determine salary. Therefore, it is very important that the "Work Experience" portion of the application be completed in as much detail as possible. In order to be considered for this opportunity, please include the following with your online application: An attached Resume outlining (in reverse chronological order) your experience to date. An attached Cover Letter that further explains your qualifications and indicates why you believe you are a viable candidate for this role. Contact details for a minimum of three (3) individuals who can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job-related competencies. This information can be entered in the "References" section of the online application; does not require an additional attachment. Please click the "APPLY" button to proceed. Note that you will be prompted to either sign in or create an account. This step is required in order to submit an application to this opportunity. WSDOT is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected, included, and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures, backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace. All persons, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, and/ or gender identity, are encouraged to apply. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the recruiter listed. Contact Us For inquiries about this posting, you may contact the assigned Recruiter, Amanda Strebeck, at . Please be sure to reference Title Examiner & Reviewer #11596 in the subject line.