Right of Way Agent 1-4 (Region 2 - Alexandria)
Right of Way Agent 1-4 (Region 2 - Alexandria)
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Section 23 Real Estate
23//ROW1-4/07.14.25-EH
About this Position:
The incumbent of this position is responsible for coordinating right of way projects needed to facilitate construction projects throughout the state. The incumbent travels statewide and has hands on participation in all phases of right of way activities including title research activities in the various courthouses negotiations with property owners and relocation assistance with displacees. The incumbent is also responsible for the oversight of right of way activities of all local public agencies. While in official capacity DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws rules and regulations as well as DOTD policies procedures manuals and directives.An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:
- Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Negotiating Agreements:The ability to reach a consensus when parties may have conflicting interests or perspectives.
- Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of experience in property rights acquisition real estate acquisition real estate property management relocation assistance or real estate appraisal; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
A bachelors degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
- This position is responsible for activities related to the acquisition of right of way servitude and other real property.
- Researching titles in various courthouses and preparing title research reports which includes providing current ownership with the required chain of title and the legal description needed for the preparation of appraisals right of way and construction maps and acts of sale.
- Prepares documents such as Project Notification Letters Just Compensation Offer Letters Summaries of Just Compensation and all other correspondence required by State Law and the Federal Uniform Code for negotiating acquisition and relocation assistance.
- Contacts property owners leaseholders and other interested parties to negotiate the amicable acquisition of right of way servitude and other real property.
- Maintains electronic status reporting programs such as LaGov; compiles project status reports for assigned projects.
- Prepares deeds of acquisition obtains proper signatures and records deeds in the appropriate courthouses. Also prepares vouchers orders checks for payment and disburses funds to property owners and other vendors for right of way servitude and other real property acquired and services required.
- Prepares Relocation Assistance Plans and Conceptual Stage Relocation Plans to comply with Federal and State guidelines. Makes cost estimates moving expenses estimates computes replacement housing payments and makes payments to displaces
- Prepares documentation and reviews completeness and correctness of consultant and/or Regional acquisition files in cases where right of way servitude and other real.
- Assists in the relocation of family units businesses and personal property for right of way required for right of way on assigned DOTD projects.
Position-Specific Details:Work Location:This position is domiciled in the Real Estate-Right of Way Bossier office: 3339 Industrial Drive Bossier City LA 71112
Career Progression:Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Right of Way Agent 1 2 3 or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
To Apply:No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Lana Nelson
Administrative Assistant
1201 Capitol Access Road
Baton Rouge LA 70802
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex national origin political affiliation disability age or pregnancy and prohibits harassment of any type.
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