Right of Way Agent jobs in New Castle, DE

Summary Statement

Incumbent is highly skilled real property appraiser who can administer entire programs including relevant but not limited to the preparation of appraisals, completion of contract appraisal services and related activities with a Federal Aid program for state highway purposes. This is person will act as a Right-of-Way Agent on behalf of the Department of Transportation.

Selective Requirement

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements.� Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified. Possession of a Certified Residential or Certified General Real Property Appraiser License.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here. Appraises all types of properties and reviews appraisals for acceptability. Manages the Property Management Operation. Serves as a project leader in carrying out appraisal, negotiation, relocation, administrative and fiscal functions for projects significant in size. Coordinates with other Department sections to obtain and clear right-of-way in time to permit the Department's Bridge and Highway Program to proceed on schedule.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Right-of-Way Agent III Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: Three years experience in real estate such as appraisal, law, real property acquisition, property management or title examination. Six months experience in interpreting the Federal Uniform Relocation and Real Property Acquisition Act. Three years experience in real estate negotiation.� Three years experience in analyzing engineering or property drawings. Six months experience in relocation assistance. Six months experience in narrative report writing.

Conditions of Hire

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship. Criminal background check:�A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. Pre-employment Drug Testing:� Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

Selection Process

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.� It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.� For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.�� Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.� Please keep your contact information current.� You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at�StateJobs.Delaware.gov.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.� To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.�