Sr. Right of Way Agent

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Sr. Right of Way Agent

Salary

$54,197.00 - $94,844.00 Annually

Location

Forsyth County, NC

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

24-06781

Department

Dept of Transportation

Division

State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys

Opening Date

05/17/2024

Closing Date

6/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Class Title

Real Property Agent II

Position Number

60026776

Section

9/Right of Way Unit

Work Location

Winston-Salem, NC

Salary Grade

NC16

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Description of Work

This is a repost, all previous applicants must reapply to be considered.

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits (https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits) , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

This posting is for a Senior Right of Way Agent in the Division 9 Right of Way Unit in Winston-Salem, NC. 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. The Senior Right of Way Agent is responsible for assisting the Division Right of Way Agent with management of negotiations and Right of Way acquisitions for construction and maintenance of the state transportation network. The Senior Right of Way Agent is responsible for the more complex or specialized projects requiring higher level analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and communicative skills.

The Senior Right of Way Agent is responsible for assisting the Division Right of Way Agent in carrying out Right of Way acquisition functions of highway projects. This position negotiates Right of Way acquisitions and provides relocation services on unusual or complex claims. This position assists the Division Right of Way Agent by providing supervision and technical assistance to staff regarding negotiations, relocations, plan changes, and right of way policies and procedures. This position reviews and approves right of way claim reports for members of the staff. It reviews, approves, and submits settlement and condemnation final reports as needed. It ensures claim closings are completed in accordance with office procedures. It is responsible for monitoring and tracking schedules and workloads within the Right of Way office to ensure timely right of way acquisition completion and project letting. This position assists the Division Agent in training of office personnel and ensures NCDOT and office policies are understood and adhered to. It promotes public relations and coordinates right of way activities with appropriate NCDOT units, governmental and non-governmental entities. This position is also responsible for providing right of way information/documentation within the department, to the public, and other government agencies. The Senior Right of Way Agent indirectly supervise Right of Way Agent I personnel 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 is also responsible for Property Management of residue and remnant properties including disposal by advertising those properties for sale and scheduling sealed bids. This position also disposes of Surplus right of way when requested from the public.

Responsibilities will consist of assisting, planning, managing, directing, and coordinating highway right of way acquisitions and relocations on primary, secondary, urban and other projects assigned to the Division. The Senior Right of Way Agent 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. The Agent must explain right of way concepts and procedures via written and oral communication. The Agent must monitor and track schedules and workloads within the Division to ensure timely right of way acquisition completion and project letting. This position also assists in training new Right of Way Agents and coordinates right of way acquisition activities with appropriate governmental agencies, other units, and property owners. This position sells residual and surplus property, manage assets, and provides oversight of consultants and property management contracts.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Knowledge of plan reading and experience in project management

• Experience in negotiations and relocation which includes a thorough knowledge of the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Act as it relates to right of way relocations.

• Experience regarding interaction and management of consultants

• Demonstrated ability to explain right of way concepts and procedures via written communication.

• Experience in managing multiple priorities within specified time requirements.

Additional Expectations:

The selected applicant will be expected to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.

Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Real Estate or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in the development, appraisal or brokerage of commercial and/or industrial real estate; or Bachelors’ degree in Business, Economics, Real Estate or related field (i.e., Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture) from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in the development, appraisal or brokerage of commercial and/or industrial real estate; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Mae Chamblee 336-760-8737

Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.

NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:

There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of plan reading and experience in project management?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  03

  Explain how you have knowledge of plan reading and experience in project management.

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience in negotiations and relocation which includes a thorough knowledge of the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Act as it relates to right of way relocations?

• None

• Less than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  05

  Explain how you have experience in negotiations and relocation which includes a thorough knowledge of the Uniform Relocation and Real Property Act as it relates to right of way relocations.

  06

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience regarding interaction and management of consultants?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  07

  Explain how you have experience regarding interaction and management of consultants.

  08

  Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated explaining right of way concepts and procedures via written communication?

• None

• Basic

• Intermediate

• Thorough

  09

  Explain how you have demonstrated the ability to explain right of way concepts and procedures via written communication.

  10

  Which of the following best describes your level of experience managing multiple priorities within specified time requirements?

• None

• Less Than 1 Year

• 1 - 2 Years

• 2 - 3 Years

• 3 or More Years

  11

  Explain how you have experience in managing multiple priorities within specified time requirements.

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