Right of Way Technician

22.74 - 26.75 US per hour

Posted 6 days ago | Apply before August 26, 2026

Job
Agency:
Department of Transportation;
Division of Planning and Engineering;
Office of Right of Way

Location:

Pierre, SDSalary:$22.74 - $26.75 Hourly, depending on experience
Pay Grade:

G
Closing Date: 08/26/2026

This is a full-time position with the Department of Transportation. For more information on the Department of Transportation, please visithttps://dot.sd.gov/ .

The South Dakota Department of Transportation, Office or Right-of-Way, is looking for a motivated individual with a positive attitude, and a desire to learn. The ideal candidate will be team and service orientated to work with staff, supporting DOT offices, federal agencies, county offices, and the public in assisting in the acquiring of property and easements for upcoming construction projects.

Duties include, but are not limited to, preparing acquisition files which includes: review of construction plans and title records, preparing acquisition documents, and putting together the physical acquisition files; processing acquisition files which includes preparing vouchers, mailing documents to county register of deeds office for recording, communicating with county offices, and sending out land owner letters; maintaining department records regarding work assignments which includes necessary accounting records on improvements, relocations, and negotiated payments;

preparing applications for use of public land and Indian Trust lands; and compiling data for condemnation proceedings.

A valid driver's license is required.

Most of the work is in a typical office environment with occasional field visits to project sites. Limited overnight travel may be required.

• Health insurance (zero-cost premium plan, low and high deductible plans, and single and family plans)
• Employee assistance program
• Dental and Vision
• Health savings account
• Free basic life insurance policy
• Membership in the South Dakota Retirement System with partial state match
• Paid leave (15 vacation days per year)
• Sick leave (14 days per year)
• Paid family leave (12 weeks for birth and adoption of child, equivalent to 40 hours per week)
• Military leave (15 days per year)
• 11 paid holidays
• Longevity pay
• Semimonthly pay periods
• Eligibility for meal per diems

The total compensation of Hourly Wage + State/Federal Benefits for a typical year for entry level Right of Way Technician is approximately $67,003.00 annually.

A background in real estate title related to legal descriptions of real property and chain of title.

A background in title, appraisal, negotiation, or property management is desired (preferred but not required).

• working knowledge of maintaining, updating, and archiving records and data and various database and spreadsheet formats;
• legal descriptions of real property (preferred but not required);
• voucher and warrant processing (preferred but not required);
• county Register of Deeds to record acquisition or transfer of various types of property and procedures for plats and property transfers (preferred but not required).

• proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• work cooperatively with others and promote a friendly work climate in order to achieve shared goals;
• treat customers courteously and is responsive to their needs;
• listen attentively to others and clearly conveys information and ideas;
• attend to all details of assignments and complete work properly, accurately, and thoroughly;
• set priorities, schedule activities, acquire resources, and monitor progress to ensure the successful completion of projects and assignments;
• understand and comprehend written materials in order to analyze data and follow directions.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9.The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here .This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.