Senior Right of Way Agent Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/newprint/4826189) Apply  Senior Right of Way Agent Salary $55,823.00 - $97,689.00 Annually Location Durham County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-01732 Department Dept of Transportation Division State Hwy Administrator - Div of Hwys Opening Date 02/11/2025 Closing Date 2/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern Job Class Title Real Property Agent II Position Number 60019393 Salary Grade NC16 + Description + Benefits + Questions Description of Work This position with NCDOT offers fullState 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 5 Right of Way Unit. 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. In this position you will be responsible for the more complex or specialized acquisitions requiring higher level analytical, problem solving, negotiation, and communicative skills. You will be responsible for assisting the Division Agent with management of the negotiation and acquisition of right of way for the construction and maintenance of the state transportation network. In addition to the actual acquisition of property, you will be responsible for property management including the maintenance and rental of properties acquired for future projects until such time they can be removed. You are also responsible for the inspection, abatement and demolition of structures acquired by the Department that must be removed from the right of way. This position is also responsible for providing right of way information/documentation within the department, to the public, and other government agencies. The Senior Agent indirectly supervises Real Property Agent I positions 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following: + 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 + Working knowledge of plan reading and experience in project management + Experience in preparing, and researching legal instruments & public records + Experience drafting deed descriptions and measuring right of way areas + Demonstrated ability to organize and maintain electronics files Additional Expectations Your 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. You 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. In this position you must explain right of way concepts and procedures via written and oral communication. You must monitor and track schedules and workloads within Division to ensure timely right of way acquisition completion and project letting. You will also assist training new right of way agents and coordinate 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. You must be able 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 a an equivalent combination of training and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information Karol Shoffner at 919-317-4800 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. 01 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 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 03 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. 04 Which of the following best describes your level of knowledge of plan reading and experience in project management? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 05 Explain how you have knowledge of plan reading and experience in project management. 06 Which of the following best describes your level of experience in preparing, and researching legal instruments & public records? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 07 Explain how you have experience in preparing and researching legal instruments & public records. 08 Which of the following best describes your level of experience drafting deed descriptions and measuring right of way areas? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 09 Explain how you have experience drafting deed descriptions and measuring right of way areas. 10 Which of the following best describes the level of ability you have demonstrated organizing and maintaining electronic files? + None + Basic + Intermediate + Thorough 11 Explain how you have the ability to organize and maintain electronic files. 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