Right-of-Way Agent I - State of Kentucky : Job Details

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12/7/2024 (7:00 PM EST)

24-07414

Right-of-Way Agent I

Pay Grade 12

Salary

$3,333.33 - $4,334.20 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

634 East Dixie Avenue

Elizabethtown, KY 42701 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes which support that delivery. To provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our District Four Right of Way Section in Hardin County you will have the opportunity under immediate supervision, to perform beginning level professional work in one or more phases of the highway right of way program; and performs other duties as required.

Holders of the Right of Way Agent I position will complete tasks such as:

* Assists in negotiations with property owners. Delivers checks to property owners, assists in closing and release of mortgages and liens.

* Assists relocation assistance agents in carrying out the Relocation Assistance Program, including gathering data for reports, making relocation estimates, contracting displaced persons to complete work sheets, searching for available replacement housing, and gathering data to compute replacement housing payments.

* Assists appraisers in gathering data to write appraisals such as physically inspecting properties to ascertain improvements, dimensions, and location of unseen utilities (water, sewer, electric, etc.)

* Examines records for title abstractions, property ownership, mortgage, liens, or tax delinquency. Research market condition and courthouse records to compile comparable sales reports.

Holders of this job title will obtain:

* Be trained on state and federal laws and procedures governing Right of Way acquisition for roadway projects in Kentucky.

* Acquire skills and training necessary to perform basic property valuations and appraisals.

* Be able to navigate records in Court Clerk, Property Valuation Administrator, and other public officers.

* Learn to read and interpret Engineering plans for Highway improvement plans.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) 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 U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-###-#### or

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing a steady paycheck and benefits.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Under the laws of eminent domain (exercising the right of condemnation), broad experience in at least one of the following areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis: 1. Professional duties of research for and preparation of documented appraisals (value of property, land, structures and improvements) through the Appraisal Process which are then approved for right-of-way acquisition; 2. Initiating and conducting problem solving negotiations including details of appraisal and offer with owner leading to approved settlements or condemnation; 3. Initiating and providing relocation assistance including but not limited to reimbursement of moving expenses, replacement housing computations, and reestablishment expenses to displaced persons, businesses, or non-profit organizations; 4. Handling the disposal of improvements and environmental cleanup on properties which may include carcinogenic or hazardous materials. (Eminent Domain is the right of government to take or to authorize the taking of private property for public use, just compensation usually being given to the owner). Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year for year basis. Prior military experience will only substitute if the individual received an honorable discharge, discharge under honorable conditions, or a general discharge.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license at time of appointment in this classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Work is performed in all types of weather conditions.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Dana King at [email protected] or 270-###-####.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D