Right of Way Representative

About the role

Manages railroad property for Dallas Area Rapid Transit's (DART) Real Estate and Economic Development division in the Development department.

Responsibilities

• Meets with prospective and current tenants, engineers, city planners, developers, utility companies and others who are either proposing transactions for new use of DART property or changing current use.
• Coordinates the review and processing of applications for public and private use of DART-owned railroad corridors.
• Negotiates appropriate agreement and fee in accordance with Board policy and requirements and restrictions from Planning, Engineering, Risk Management, Legal and the operating railroad(s).
• Ensures compliance with DART policy, applicable laws, regulations so that such use does not interfere with DART’s future use of the property.
• Protects DART right-of-way for future DART use.
• Inspects right-of-way to identify encroachments, unauthorized use, lease violations, hazardous materials, and maintenance concerns.
• Takes appropriate action or makes recommendation for action.
• Reviews accounts receivable and invoicing system reports, to coordinate revenue increases and monitor outstanding accounts receivable and collections.
• Pursues opportunities for rental increases.
• Audits percentage rental income from percentage leases.
• Interfaces with departmental staff and Accounting to ensure timely receipt of rental income, its deposit to proper accounts and monthly reconciliation.
• Assists Project Manager with special projects and related reporting.
• Prepares ad hoc reports for management review.
• Remains current on new industry trends.
• Maintains tenant relations to include individuals, commercial businesses, signboard companies, retailers, governmental entities, etc.
• Annually audits tenants records and notifies tenants of matters concerning license agreement/easement compliance, certificates of insurance, rental increases, required maintenance, etc.
• Research public records to determine ownership, size, and value of property.
• Analyzes property information to determine equitable license fee to negotiate with licensee.
• Gathers deed information and obtains copies of deeds.
• Reviews reports and provides information for the development of department revenue and expense budgets.
• Coordinates with operating railroads the proposed use of DART right-of-way, the resulting agreements and corridor maintenance in compliance with trackage rights agreements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ degree from an accredited college or university in Real Estate, Business Administration, or related field.
• Three (3) years progressively responsible experience in right-of-way management, property management or commercial properties.
• Knowledge of industrial or rail related properties, railroad operations, real estate principles and property management practices, federal, state, local laws and regulations affecting real estate and property management activities.
• Proficiency using PC and software applications.
• Familiarity with Consumer Price Indices (CPI) to calculate increases/decreases in accordance with the terms and conditions of the License Agreements.
• Proficiency with software applications to include word processing, database, spreadsheet and personal computer and established telecommunications equipment.
• Proficiency of PC software applications to include Microsoft Office or other related software applications.
• Pass a physical (medical) examination that includes a drug screen in order to operate DART non-revenue vehicles.
• Ability to be dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Ability to meet challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; supports equal and fair treatment and opportunity for all; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization.
• Ability to settle disputes equitably; can find