Senior Right-Of-Way Agent
Senior Right-Of-Way Agent
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$ 77640 - 129399
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Job Description
Job Announcement
This position under the general supervision of a branch chief performs the following duties:
- Coordinates and executes acquisitions of real property necessary to construct various stormwater transportation wastewater public buildings and capital improvement projects.
- Provides leadership or supervises a diverse group of rightofway agents and engineering technician staff in the performance of land acquisition work.
- Personally performs difficult and complex acquisition/negotiation work involving state or federal guidelines severely impacted properties high profile and/or controversial issues acquisitions involving commercial and/or residential relocations and critical path time constraints.
- May be assigned lesscomplex projects as workload requires. Negotiates the settlement of acquisitions under the threat of litigation or use of eminent domain. Guides continuous improvement initiatives.
- Interprets plans plats and drawings. Analyzes title reports and complex reports and documentation to determine property ownership.
- Reviews real property appraisal reports and performs waiver valuations or cost estimates as appropriate.
- Prepares and reviews agenda items for the Board of Supervisors; plans and coordinates condemnation proceedings with staff from other agencies attorneys and elected officials; makes presentations and testifies before the Board of Supervisors and/or in court regarding condemnation matters as appropriate.
- Promotes communication teamwork and collaboration within the project team stakeholders and with other divisions in Capital Facilities. Candidates are expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Coordinates relocation activities as necessary.
- Interprets real estate valuation principles and drawings.
- Assists in writing and updates Land Acquisition Division procedures for the various types of projects;
DPWES is a diverse nationallyaccredited and awardwinning public works agency with approximately 1000 employees providing solid waste capital facility development wastewater stormwater urban forestry and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live work and play for everyone.
Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees and offers comprehensive benefits including a definedbenefit retirement plan; medical life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers educates and engages employees and retirees to make lifelong choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical mental emotional social spiritual and financial wellness.
Please review our awesome benefits:The Land Acquisition Division is responsible for the acquisition of land or rightofway and other land rights including permanent and temporary easements and letters of permission necessary to support the Capital Improvement Program.
Note: This job announcement may be used to fill multiple current and/or future vacancies.Illustrative Duties
- Handles the more difficult and/or sensitive purchases of real property for the County;
- Serves as team leader coordinates project assignments and provides technical expertise to RightofWay Agents and Engineering Technicians;
- Coordinates training for the Division and provides training to professional and technical staff;
- Researches legal records to determine real estate ownership;
- Interprets and determines the applicability of various federal state and County statutes codes and ordinances such as the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance;
- Interprets real estate valuation principles engineering plans and construction drawings;
- Coordinates the gathering of data in preparation for public hearing and condemnation proceedings;
- Coordinates legal issues with the County Attorneys Office;
- Testifies in court regarding condemnation matters;
- Conducts special investigations and issues reports;
- Meets with the professional and technical staff compiles project updates and disseminates data at twicemonthly project status meetings;
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of real property acquisition for public purposes;
- Knowledge of the law governing condemnation or disposal proceedings;
- Knowledge of the legal instruments involved in real estate transactions;
- Skill in negotiating the purchase of real property;
- Ability to interpret real estate valuation principles;
- Ability to lead and instruct other employees in the land acquisition process;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners the public and other County officials;
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally;
- Ability to prepare correspondence and write reports.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education experience and training equivalent to the following:(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for Any combination experience and training equivalent to)
A bachelors degree in real estate or a related field from an accredited four year college or university; plus four years of experience in real property negotiation disposition and/or evaluation.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid drivers license
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Two years of supervision of diverse staff or team leadership.
- Project management skills.
- Experience reviewing and/or evaluating plans and plats.
- Experience reviewing and/or evaluating real property title reports.
- Experience with physical inspection of real estate to identify and/or evaluate property features and construction of capital improvements.
- Experience in contract administration planning and zoning related research including proffers and mapping using Geographical Information Systems (GIS).
- Possession of any of the following licenses: Virginia Brokers License Virginia Certified Residential Appraiser License Virginia Certified General Appraiser License Virginia Real Estate Sale License Virginia Law License License(s) from other state or jurisdictions.
- Possession of the Senior RightofWay Agent (SR/WA) designation awarded through the International RightofWay Association (IRWA) or the ability to complete those requirements within three years where time and budget permit.
- Education and experience in one or more of the following: real estate implementing real estate transactions as allowed by Virginia law eminent domain real property appraisals or property title research.
- Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office Suite applications.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to communicate with others to exchange information during virtual and inperson meetings. Ability to produce handwritten and typed documents. Ability to travel to project locations throughout the county. Ability to visually inspect project locations against engineering plans. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7 of residents speak a language other than English at home(Spanish Asian/Pacific Islander IndoEuropean and others)and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin sex pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions age marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetics political affiliation or military status in the recruitment selection and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY. EEO/AA/TTY.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
