Right of Way Agent

Virginia Dept of Transportation
Suffolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2022 CLOSED ON 12/6/2022

Job Posting for Right of Way Agent at Virginia Dept of Transportation

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking to fill multiple positions in support of our Right of Way Division as a Right of Way Agent in Suffolk, VA, this position will be responsible for negotiations. The Right of Way Division is responsible for acquiring all right of way needed for construction or maintenance projects, for managing the relocation or installation of utilities on those projects and for managing all of the property acquired but not actually used for the project including selling all residue and surplus properties.

The selected candidate will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:
  • Preparing negotiation packages including the marking of plans, preparation of correspondence, legal documents and descriptions
  • Performing simple to complex negotiations
  • Providing technical direction and assistance to staff and consultants
  • Resolving conflict and accomplishing settlement.
  • Monitoring progress to meet Right of Way End Dates and Advertisement schedules.
  • Providing relocation services to displaced individuals, businesses, farms, and non-profit organizations, conducting interviews prior to initiation of negotiations
  • Ensuring consistent equitable, and high quality relocation services in compliance with State/Federal regulations and the Uniform Relocation & Assistance Act of 1970, as amended
  • Calculating and processing replacement housing payments, moving cost payments, and other cost reimbursements for individuals, businesses, farms, and non-profit organizations being displaced by highway projects.
  • Researching local real estate markets to determine comparable replacement housing consistent with decent, safe and sanitary housing
  • Conduct, at minimum, current owner title examinations for submission to staff counsel for review and approval, as required.
  • Preparing Basic Administrative Reports (BARs) for negotiation by preparing or analyzing available market data and assessments
  • Attending Public Hearings and other Preliminary Engineering Meetings.
  • Documenting landowners project related comments and concerns in RUMS
  • Ensuring RUMS entries are entered into the system according to written standards for the preparation of RW-24 Reports and standards outlined in the Right of Way Manual


VDOT employees serve the residents of the Commonwealth and travelling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life. VDOT is the third largest state maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 miles of roads, bridges, and tunnels, and employing over 7,700 people through a diverse workforce. Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity and collaboration that values differences.
In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded short and long term disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics: Your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values, therefore please access the following link: http://www.virginiadot.org/about/missionandvalues.asp to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Considerable knowledge of Federal and State highway policies and procedures pertaining to right of way acquisition, removal of conflicts, and Federal participation in right of way costs.
  • Considerable knowledge of State laws pertaining to real estate conveyances, easements, contracts, Eminent Domain, and the relocation of displaced individuals.
  • Skill in understanding highway plans and construction methods and the ability to explain them orally and in writing to property owners.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; Real Estate license or equivalent experience or training may substitute for degree.

Special Requirements
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

This position is designated as essential, employees may be required to work in emergencies, including weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs to include working in severe weather.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Teleworking policy.

Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019.

State applications or resumes will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:59 pm on the closing date through the Recruitment Management System (RMS). State applications or resumes submitted via email, postal mail, fax, or in person will not be considered.

Applicants are expected to fully represent qualifications and work history on the State application or resume. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided; therefore, it is essential provide detailed information. Submitting an incomplete state application or resume, or application materials lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility.

This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS Account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit “Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants”: http://www.virginiadot.org/jobs/information_for_employees.asp

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

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