Right of Way Technician

Position Overview

Full‑time Right of Way Technician located in Pierre, SD. Salary $22.74–$26.75 hourly, depending on experience.

• Prepare acquisition files: review construction plans, title records, and assemble physical files.
• Process acquisition files: prepare vouchers, mail documents to county register of deeds for recording, communicate with county offices, and send land‑owner letters.
• Maintain department records for work assignments, accounting for improvements, relocations, and negotiated payments.
• Prepare applications for use of public land and Indian Trust lands.
• Compile data for condemnation proceedings.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Background in real‑estate title related to legal descriptions of real property and chain of title.
• Experience or knowledge in title, appraisal, negotiation, or property management (desired).
• Knowledge of maintaining, updating, and archiving records and data in various database and spreadsheet formats.
• Knowledge of legal descriptions of real property and voucher/warrant processing (preferred).
• Knowledge of county register of deeds procedures for plats and property transfers (preferred).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to collaborate, communicate effectively, pay close attention to detail, prioritize and schedule activities, and comprehend written materials.

• Health insurance with zero‑cost premium plan and low/high deductible options, including single and family plans.
• Well‑being program and employee assistance program.
• Dental and vision coverage.
• Health savings account and free basic life insurance.
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match.
• Paid leave: 15 vacation days, 14 sick days, 12 weeks family leave, 15 days military leave; 11 paid holidays.
• Longevity pay and semimonthly pay periods.
• Eligibility for meal per diems.

The State of South Dakota is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. Veterans’ Preference is available per ARSD 55:10:02:08. Work‑visa sponsorship is not provided. All applicants must verify eligibility to work in the United States.