Title: Right of Way Agent (Property Management)

State Role Title: Lnd Acq \u0026 Prop Mgmt Agent II

Hiring Range: $63,019 - $102,406

Pay Band: 4

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Fredericksburg District Office

Agency Website: https://www.virginiadot.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position can sit in either the Culpeper or Fredericksburg district.

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking one Right of Way Agent to assist with administering the Statewide Property Management Program functions.

Core Responsibilities include â

⢠Conduct real estate closings after preparing and submitting written release documents for Deeds of Trust or other liens.
⢠Update or record documents as needed.
⢠Maintain and update RUMS as related to assignment. Prepare Basic Administrative Report (BAR) for negotiation by preparing or analyzing available market data.
⢠Maintain and record time charges to appropriate projects and leave types in Cardinal.
⢠Research, compile, analyze, info for sale of residue/surplus land or other specialized actions, insures docs are legal, accurate, and compliant with policies, procedures and/or laws.
⢠Perform work required for the disposition of surplus and/or residue property and/or management and leasing of property.
⢠Perform data entry for RUMS. Prepare and review deeds, leases and contracts of sale.
⢠Interact with VDOT staff, consultants, land owners, attorneys, government officials, corps, and the public concerning property management issues.
⢠Provide info to citizens, community groups, officials and government agencies.
⢠Research and prepare specialized reports. Work as a team member on special assignments.
⢠Serve on committees as assigned by Program Manager.
⢠Assist the Section by reviewing the work of other staff for conveyance of residue and surplus property, leases, management of improvements and hazmat inspection.
⢠Provide technical program guidance and assistance to others.

Minimum Qualifications

⢠Knowledge of various appraisal methods.
⢠Knowledge of State laws pertaining to real estate conveyances, easements, and contracts.
⢠Ability to communicate complex information a wide variety of individuals both orally and in writing.
⢠Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals both inside and outside the agency, including the general public.
⢠Ability to research and analyze data to make accurate conclusions.
⢠Ability to perform multi-concurrent tasks.
⢠Ability to work independently of direct daily supervision.
⢠Ability to routinely complete work within project timelines.
⢠Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills.

In-state travel and a valid VA driverâs license are required.

Additional Considerations

⢠A combination of training, experience, or education in a related field desired.
⢠Knowledge of State and Federal laws, and Right of Way and Utility policies and procedures relevant to the Property Management Program.
⢠Knowledge of disciplines involved in the acquisition of Right of Way and Utilities, Preliminary Engineering, and Construction Sequences and Design Concepts.
⢠Experience in real estate including but not limited to; title research, appraisal, negotiations, property management and relocation.
⢠Experience in Right of Way or appraisal work.
⢠Proficient in reading and interpreting property plats and plans.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to â Your Applicationâ in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

We are a â Virginia Values Veteransâ (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.

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.

Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. As such, this job is essential to emergency response operations and expected to work in these situations, to include weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs to include working in severe weather.

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

Contact Information

Name: Audrey Phillips

Phone:

Email: audrey.phillips@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealthâs 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 Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging \u0026 Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind \u0026 Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.