District REP- Right of Way Specialist ; PGH) Thomaston, GA

Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT

2 days ago

Under supervision, provides real estate services for the settlement and acquisition of property for right of way.

• Performs real estate duties in a learning capacity in either the District or General Office.
• May prepare right-of-way cost estimates.
• May research deeds, tax records and routine chain of titles.
• Negotiate and close uncomplicated acquisitions.
• May assist in the preparation of right of way appraisals.
• May assist property owners or tenants through relocation process.
• May attend public hearings, property owner meetings, and field plan reviews.
• May prepare relocation packages.
• May assist local governments with acquisitions.
• May assist with demolition and removal of structures.
• Gaining working knowledge of the ROW process; pre-acquisition, appraisals/appraisal review, negotiations through closing including the relocation process and property management duties.
• Completing Group “A” Appraisal Classes and obtaining 200 appraisal experience hours.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university OR One year of related experience performing related real estate services.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of related experience performing real estate services.
• Ability to perform simple calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as it relates to areas of:
  Real Estate, Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management, Statistics, Information Systems, Managerial Sciences, Risk Management,Insurance, Transportation, Transportation Planning, or Transportation Engineering.
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to recognize and interpret symbols, lines, and other information shown on plans, profiles and maps as related to simple right-of-way activities.
• Knowledge of real estate, property appraisal, or negotiation (e.g., acquired through experience or completion of formal courses in these areas).
• Ability to visualize before and after conditions of property based upon map information (such as slope and boundaries) and explain these changes to affected persons.
• Ability to use appropriate technology to locate, record, and transfer real estate data as required.
• Eagerness to learn.

High school diploma/GED; or one (1) year of job-related experience or State Registered Real Property Appraiser or State Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser and one (1) year of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Right of Way Spec 1 (REP
020) or position equivalent.