Realty Technician

Job Title:

Realty Technician 2•

Right of Way, Land Management & Acquisition Job Number:

11935

Location:

Portland, OR•

Hybrid:

onsite 2•3 days per

Week Travel:

Up to 25% field travel

Length:

5 years MUST be US Citizen to be eligible to apply for Federal Background Check Requires Real ID and or Valid Passport to interview SUMMARY This contract Realty Technician 2 position provides support to a Supervisory Realty Specialist. This position generally involves office work but can require fieldwork to support the Field Realty Specialists/Right-of-Way Agents (RS) within their region. This position is responsible for opening and closing land management cases and acquisition files including Land Use Review Requests (LURR) preparation and preliminary research, drafting acquisition documents for review by the corporate Realty Specialist, as well as preparing exhibits and maps. This position supports the Real Property Field Services organization

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Process Land Use Applications, using the Realty Technical Services preliminary checklist to assign a case number, set up case in the corporate Land Information System (LIS), conduct preliminary research, gather applicable maps, prepare Land Use Review Request (LURR), and prepare and transmit case file to appropriate Realty Specialist (RS). Assist in verification of legal description for accuracy, consistency, and format accuracy for a variety of legal documents prepared by RS. Draft land management, legal, and other documents assuring legal description and formatting accuracy for corporate Realty Specialists to review and approve. Utilize existing document templates and established processes to draft necessary documents. Recommend modifications to document templates to accommodate unique situations. Support Realty Specialists in mailing and obtaining Permission to Enter Property (PEP) forms for all project related activities. Research, identify, and/or summarize corporate property rights and private property ownership for RS to review. Provide courthouse real estate research, including ownership, land rights, property descriptions, zoning, land use planning, etc. Support and assist to create "name and address" lists used for landowner notifications, PEP forms, etc. Perform field work supporting RS such as conducting RS-directed acquisition activities, delivering documents for signature by landowner, crop damage inspection, documenting the certificate of inspection, and possession and collecting field data as needed. Verify all necessary exceptions are included with title report provided by Real Property Projects team for project-related activities Set up and review acquisition assembly packages for clerical and formatting errors and confirm all necessary acquisition documents are supplied. Review real estate related agreements for compliance. Work with applicants to provide adequate information on land use applications to include site visits, property owner meetings, and other field research as required. Close case files and prepare file for closing transmittal, to include purging the file when case is complete; input, update, and verify information in LIS, and prepare closing sheet. Utilize various county internet web sites and corporate applications and systems (LIS, ProjectWise, Transmission Line Maintenance (TLM) APPS, and Application Extender) to conduct research, reconcile information discrepancies, record and track project activities, and to conduct the business of this position. Receive application fees and process as appropriate. Answer telephone and respond to real estate questions from the public including landowners, developers, public agencies, and utility companies regarding documented policy of proposed uses of corporate rights-of-way. Provide administrative/clerical support to managers and/or management staff Attend meetings, as requested, to take meeting notes, record decisions, define action items, due dates, etc.; distribute approved meeting notes as appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

A High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Associate degree is preferred. 3 years of direct work experience in land management, property acquisition, or processing of real estate, title, escrow, utility acquisition or management, government real estate work, or other directly related experience is required. Required Skills & Experience Knowledge of real estate documents including warranty deeds, utility and other easements, Deeds of Trust, Quitclaim Deeds, Liens, appraisals, property title reports, and assessor/treasurer property information reports/mapping systems. Advanced map and survey reading skills Preferred Skills & Experience Professional knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and underlying concepts of Real Property Services, which may include Geospatial Services, Survey and Mapping, acquiring or administering real property, or experience coordinating projects that include these support services. Proficiency in the use of SharePoint, and other Microsoft office tools, sufficient to create spreadsheets, links, and tracking documents, assist with site permissions, and upload/download documents. Experience with hybrid meeting tools such as Skype, Teams, and WebEx Pre-Employment Requirement All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of our pre-employment screening that may include drug testing, background/criminal check, and if applicable, must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. APR Staffing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. About APR Staffing APR Staffing was born from the merger of two well-respected technical staffing firms in Portland. ieSolutions and Data Resource Group. Both companies have recently been award winners for the Portland Business Journal's Fastest-Growing Private Companies. The two firms, now as APR Staffing, make for one of the fastest-growing and most-respected professional and technical staffing companies in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Collaborating with our customers, we augment their workforce with technical and administrative professionals. We provide only high-caliber, professional-grade resources throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Pay:

$30.00•$32.60 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97208