Technical Writer
ID:FW5073-CO-001
Location:Denver
Program:FWS
Wage/Hr:$80.00
Hours/Week:40
Minimum Age:55
Qualifications:J.D with minimum additional experience of 25 year(s) in Minimum of: ?25? years of experience in: ?issuing title opinions under DOJ delegated authority.?
- Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Teams, MS Outlook, MS SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat
Duties:The enrollee will serve as a technical writer assisting the Mountain-Prairie regional NWRS Realty office.?
- Title Review and Analysis for Federal Land Acquisitions: Conduct detailed, document-level reviews of title evidence for proposed land acquisitions, including deeds, easements, liens, covenants, reservations, rights-of-way, and other recorded instruments. Verify record ownership, ensure legal descriptions are complete and consistent across documents, and identify title conditions or encumbrances that may conflict with Federal ownership or intended land management.? 30%
- Preparation of Title Opinion Support Packages and Documentation: Prepare draft preliminary and post-acquisition title opinion packages, checklists, summaries, and supporting documentation using Department of Justice Title Regulations, Service templates, and internal guidance. All materials are prepared as supporting products for review and approval by authorized Federal officials.? 20%
- Identification and Documentation of Title Issues and Curative Needs: Identify documentation gaps, title defects, and non-record matters revealed through surveys, appraisals, environmental documentation, or other project materials. Prepare issue lists and options summaries referencing applicable statutes, regulations, policies, or guidance, and elevate issues to FWS Realty staff and the Office of the Solicitor without offering legal conclusions or recommendations.? 15%
- Drafting and Technical Review of Conveyancing and Curative Instruments: Draft or revise conveyancing and curative instruments?such as deeds, easements, assignments, subordinations, and related documents?based on explicit direction from FWS Realty staff or the Office of the Solicitor. Conduct technical reviews of real property instruments and agreements for format, completeness, internal consistency, and procedural compliance, elevating substantive legal issues as appropriate.? 15%
- Assembly and Maintenance of Title Evidence and Administrative Records: Assemble, organize, and maintain complete title evidence files, curative documentation, and closing materials to support the Service?s administrative record and land acquisition requirements. Ensure files are complete, well-organized, and compliant with established documentation standards.? 10%
- Tracking and Status Management of Title and Curative Actions: Track the status of title reviews, curative actions, and document completion using established FWS Realty tracking systems. Ensure timely, accurate updates to records and coordinate with Realty staff to support acquisition schedules and reporting needs.? 5%
- Development of Procedural and Technical Training Materials: Assist with the development and delivery of procedural and technical training materials for FWS personnel, including checklists, process guides, and sample documentation related to title review workflows and documentation standards. Training support focuses on process and documentation, not legal interpretation or policy decisions.? 5%
Other:- Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
