SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Participate in negotiations with property owners, corporations, mortgage holders, or their legal representatives to obtain easements or right-of-way;
• Work with developers, citizens, City departments, and outside utility companies to handle street/alley/easement closures and the issuance of street/alley/easement licenses;
• Solve title problems and research legal descriptions and right-of-way questions for title and survey companies, citizens, and City departments;
• Appraise City owned property and buildings;
• Appraise property the City is interested in purchasing;
• Review and keep up-to-date on all applicable City codes and ordinances;
• Prepare various records and reports;
• Perform related duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

• Laws and practices relating to acquisition of land and right-of-way;
• Factors involved in appraising property.

• Clearly understand maps, deeds and conveyances, and construction plans;
• Negotiate with others;
• Make reports and keep records;
• Effectively maintain good relations with others;
• Communicate effectively with others.

• Occasionally lift and c carry up to 25 pounds;
• Place arms above, at, and below shoulder height;
• Use hands and fingers in order to work with maps and files;
• Coordinate eye, hand, and foot movement in order to operate a vehicle.

Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock.  Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.