Right of Way Agent

Posting Date 03/15/24 Application Deadline 03/29/24 Pay Range $56,680 - $79,248 Annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Real Estate About the Position Are you seeking the opportunity to utilize your real estate or related skills in our ever-changing County? We are looking for a Right of Way Agent to join our unique full-service Acquisition Team that provides real estate expertise to project managers throughout the phases of scoping, design, and construction. The Right of Way Agent performs all the work essential to acquire temporary and permanent land rights for various Improvement Projects. We perform and possibly oversee the acquisitions, relocations, escrows, and eminent domain actions for Non-Federal and Federally funded projects. This position allows the Right of Way Agent to utilize their skill set and encourages the Right of Way Agent to evolve with Maricopa County by allowing training opportunities with the International Right of Way Association. About Us As one of the fastest-growing Counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Real Estate Department partners with various departments and agencies to acquire space, land, and improvements for infrastructure improvement projects and personnel, maintains the real property data on County-owned and leased facilities, and leases/disposes of County real property. We are an innovative team of collaborative, results-driven professionals building a stronger Maricopa County. Make us your next career move! Proud to Offer Perform work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts Employee discounts for goods and services Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Learn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of experience in Real Estate, Property Management, Right of Way, or related fields Real Estate experience or related experience in analytical research, drafting documents, strong communication skills, and result driven problem-solving skills are essential in this role Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Real Estate planning or a related field A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis We Also Value Property research, title report knowledge, and great communication skills to help facilitate negotiations and communications with Project team Experience at a public agency performing the acquisition activities of real property rights International Right-of-Way Association Designations (RWA, RWP, or SR/WA) preferred but not required High-level organizational skills, and customer service driven Engineering plan review experience preferable Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel Utilize current talents while obtaining new skills within the Real Estate Department Job Contributions Oversee the real estate/right-of-way scope, schedule, and budget for all assigned projects Serve as the ROW Agent on project teams to provide real estate/right-of-way expertise to develop projects through collaboration with other team disciplines Communicate and coordinate right-of-way related matters throughout the project development Review and analyze project work plans, design alternatives, design concept reports, and engineering plans to identify properties and improvements that may be impacted Prepare and present offer packages and negotiate both simple and complex acquisitions; monitors escrows and files submitted for condemnation Coordinate the ordering and reviews title reports, legal descriptions, appraisals, and appraisal reviews Responsible for maintaining digital project files and up-to-date record-keeping in the Acquisition database throughout the duration of assigned projects May perform or oversee relocation activities (residential and business), such as the determination of benefits and relocation assistance for the displaced Provide land value estimates for project planning to determine estimated costs for acquisition and relocation Establish priorities and keep all work organized and project status records updated in a timely, consistent manner Working Conditions The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree Hard hat, safety vest and steel toed footwear required when visiting job sites and/or construction sites Must possess or can obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that you may ask. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for the fastest-growing county in the nation, with over 4 million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!

Salary : $56,680 - $79,248