Senior Right of Way Agent - Durham

Agency Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Job Classification Title Real Property Agent II (S) Position Number  Grade NC16

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Please note that all positions close at 12:00 AM on the posted closing date. You must apply by 11:59 PM prior to the posted closing date. This posting is for a Senior Right of Way Agent in the Division 5 Right of Way Unit. The Right of Way Unit is responsible for the acquisition of all necessary Rights of Way and Easements needed for construction and/or improvement of all highway projects on the State Highway System.

This is a supervisory level position which will assist the Division Right of Way Agent in directing the daily goals and responsibilities of the Division. This position will be responsible for the more complex or specialized acquisitions requiring higher level analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and communicative skills. Employee in this position will be responsible for assisting the Division Agent with the management of the negotiation and acquisition of right of way for the construction and maintenance of the state transportation network.

In addition to the actual acquisition of property, employee will be responsible for property management including the maintenance and rental of properties acquired for future projects until such time they can be removed. Employee will also be responsible for the inspection, abatement, and demolition of structures acquired by the Department that must be removed from the right of way. This position is also responsible for providing right of way information/documentation within the department, to the public, and other government agencies.

The Senior Agent indirectly supervises Real Property Agent I positions and assists in management and supervision of negotiations and acquisitions of right of way for the construction and maintenance of the state transportation network, not only through departmental staff but numerous private consulting firms on contract with the Department. This position requires the ability to communicate well with both employees and the general public.

It also involves coordinating right of way acquisition work with private firms and making sure their tasks follow the required policies and contract guidelines. The person in this role should have solid knowledge of Federal and State highway policies and procedures related to right of way acquisition, resolving conflicts, and Federal participation in right of way costs. Additionally, knowledge of State laws governing real estate conveyances, easements, contracts, and eminent domain is essential.

Proficiency in interpreting highway plans and construction methods, as well as the ability to explain these concepts clearly to property owners both orally and in writing, is required. The selected applicant will be responsible for assisting, planning, managing, directing, and coordinating highway right of way acquisitions and relocations on primary, secondary, urban and other projects assigned to the Division. Employee will be expected to supervise other agents and provide technical assistance regarding negotiations, relocations, construction, policies and procedures to the Division Right of Way office staff as directed/required.

Employee in this position must explain right of way concepts and procedures via written and oral communication. Must monitor and track schedules and workloads within Division to ensure timely right of way acquisition completion and project letting. Assist training new right of way agents and coordinate right of way acquisition activities with appropriate governmental agencies, other Units, and property owners.

This position sells residual and surplus property, manages assets, and provides oversight of consultants, and property management contracts. Selected applicant must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle.

NC16 / $57,983 - $101,470

• Experience in negotiations and relocation which includes knowledge of the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Act as it relates to right of way relocations
• Knowledge of plan reading and experience in project management
• Experience in preparing, and researching legal instruments & public records
• Experience drafting deed descriptions and measuring right of way areas
• Demonstrated ability to organize and maintain electronic files

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