Right-of-Way Negotiator

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Hiring Agency:

Transportation - Agency 27

Location:

Lincoln NE

Hiring Rate:

$23.661

Job Posting:

JR2026- Right-of-Way Negotiator (Evergreen) (Open)

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Job Description:

Would you like to have a job that involves an interesting mix of real estate marketing public relations engineering public administration and law

As a Right of Way Negotiations Agent for the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) you will learn about all of these a nutshell we acquire the land needed to build and maintain the States transportation infrastructure within an environment where you get to be out-and-about traveling our beautiful state part of the time with the other part spent in the office surrounded by a supportive crew of teammates and team leaders. You get the best of both worlds and experience job autonomy.

As a comprehensive team member you personally get to leave a big mark on the State of Nebraska! You will contribute to projects that literally change the landscape of the state.

In addition to the excellent benefits package offered to state employees NDOT provides 100% tuition reimbursement for applicable degrees and has a wide range of training and education opportunities that will help you excel at your job and learn about subjects you find of interest.

We reward our employees hard work with a friendly and supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

State-matched retirement contribution of 156%
13 paid holidays
Generous leave accruals that begin immediately
Military leave
Tuition reimbursement program
Dependent tuition reimbursement program with partnering Nebraska community colleges
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) through the Federal government
79% employer-paid health insurance plans
Dental and vision insurance plans
Employer-paid $20000 life insurance policy
Wide variety and availability of career advancement as the largest and most diverse employer in the State
Opportunity to be part of meaningful work and make a difference through public service
Training and Development based on your career aspirations
Job security and stability even during times of economic hardship
Employee Assistance Program
Fun inviting teammates
Free parking

JOB DUTIES

• Review design plans appraisals and legal documents prior to making an offer to the owners to acquire property.
• Contact property owners to explain project plans appraisals contracts acquisition processes and answer questions.
• Display a patient demeanor and a capability to explain the project. Educate the landowner regarding potential impacts to their property.
• Extend purchase offers and counteroffers to property owners. Negotiate reasonable and justifiable counteroffers that can address the owners concerns; explain condemnation procedures if negotiations do not reach a settlement and prepare documents required for the eminent domain procedures.
• Prepare call reports documenting all contacts with owners or residents and settlement reports documenting the basis of settlements.
• Prepare and review files and documents to submit to senior management of the Right-of-Way Division to ensure compliance of actions decisions or settlements with laws rules and policies; prepare documents used by the State Attorney Generals office as the basis for determining appropriate parties in condemnation actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:Education and/or experience in real estate appraisal or valuation relocation assistance property management public relations public policy mediation or public/business administration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and/or Real Estate License Appraisal License or Abstractors Certificate.
• Experience in current highway construction projects and NDOT Agency/ROW Division goals and policies.
• Experience in appraisal ROW acquisition legal real estate instruments negotiation techniques and/or basic engineering practices.
• Interpersonal communication skills and exercise of tact and judgement when dealing with property owners agency representatives and the public.

Other:

• Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
• Occasional to frequent overnight travel.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Excellent time management workload planning and prioritizing skills.
• Possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate and educate the public and successfully negotiate settlements with landowners.
• Ability to travel throughout the state with occasional (sometimes frequent) overnight stays.
• Ability to quickly learn right-of-way and negotiation methods procedures practices and regulations in accordance with local state and federal laws and policies.
• Ability to write narratives within call reports accurately describing interactions with landowners and other parties.

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