Acquisition & Relocation Agent (PAS4

Acquisition and Relocation Agent (PAS4)

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a multimodal agency with a global reputation for excellence. Our dedicated workforce plans, designs, builds, and operates an integrated transportation system that safely and efficiently moves people and goods throughout the state. In addition to maintaining over 20,000 lane miles of state highway and 4,100 bridges, WSDOT leads an award-winning Active Transportation Plan, manages the world's longest floating bridge, and operates the largest ferry system in the nation!

WSDOT is currently seeking a right of way professional to serve as an Acquisition and Relocation Agent (PAS4) for the Northwest Region in Shoreline, WA. The specialist will support the delivery of transportation projects through complex property rights acquisitions and relocation activities. This position works within the Real Estate Services Office (RES) to coordinate real estate transactions and ensure compliance with the Federal 1970 Uniform Relocation Act.

RES stewards the agency's property assets and supports program delivery through guidance and policy development related to property valuations, acquisitions, relocation, and property management. This position directly supports the fish passage program and WSDOT's mission to provide an integrated, multimodal transportation system.

This position conducts field inspection work on properties that WSDOT currently owns as well as properties that WSDOT may acquire, which may include traversing steep or uneven terrain, sometimes in inclement weather. Infrequent weekend or evening work may be necessary to meet owner's availability. This role also requires travel to project locations on a regular, sporadic, or as needed basis; short notice travel is often required, and the candidate will preferably reside within or near North Pierce County, King County, or Snohomish County to meet with owners, engineers, surveyors, and appraisers.

Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, you will:

• Negotiate property acquisitions and relocations with property owners and tenants in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Act of 1970.
• Research property history, ownership structures, and valuation data to support fair negotiations and acquisition decisions.
• Collaborate with supervisors, project staff, title examiners, and external partners to resolve complex acquisition, ownership, and property issues.
• Follow WSDOT Right of Way procedures and project schedules, perform title clearing actions, and notarize documents as needed.
• Review and or assist in the preparation of appraisals, title reports, right-of-way plans, acquisition documents, relocation notices, easements, deeds, leases, and other property-related documents.
• Conduct site visits to inspect properties, document findings and potential impacts, photograph improvements, and meet with property owners to explain acquisition processes and address concerns.
• Maintain accurate acquisition and relocation records using agency tracking systems, software, agent diaries, and parcel activity tracker, while providing regular status updates.
• Conduct relocation research, develop relocation plans and estimates, calculate benefits, and monitor activities to ensure compliance with federal regulations and agency policies.

To be considered for this opportunity, the following competencies are required :

• Right of Way Acquisition Experience: Recent experience acquiring real property for a public agency property under the Uniform Relocation Act of 1970.
• Technical Software Proficiency: Proficient with computers and computer software (including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe, SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, web, etc.).
• Communication & Interpersonal Proficiency: Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to a variety of internal and external customers.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple work assignments with simultaneous schedules and deadlines.
• Growth Mindset: Actively demonstrates a commitment to learning and growth.
• Service-Oriented: Takes action to meet the needs of others.

The following qualifications are also required :

• A valid driver's license and the ability to operate state-owned vehicles.
• Possession of Notary Public License in Washington State (RCW 42.45 Revised Uniform Law on Notarial Acts) or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire.

It is preferred that qualified candidates also demonstrate:

• Real Estate Foundation: Demonstrated expertise in real estate related functions and/or academic preparation in real estate, urban planning, or a related field creating a strong understanding of how Title, Appraisal, and Property Management functions support the Acquisition/Relocation function.
• Relocation Agent Experience: Recent experience with a public agency relocating residential and commercial property owners and/or…