Right of Way Agent (Property Management) - Virginia Department of Human Resource Management : Job Details

Right of Way Agent (Property Management)Job no: 5037776 Work type: Full-Time (Salaried) Location: Salem, Virginia Categories: Trades and OperationsTitle: Right of Way Agent (Property Management)State Role Title: Lnd Acq & Prop Mgmt Agent IIHiring Range: $59,203- $96,205 Pay Band: 4Agency: VA Dept of TransportationLocation: Salem, Harrison AveAgency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobsRecruitment Type: General Public - GJob DutiesThe Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking one Right of Way Agent to assist with administering the Statewide Property Management Program functions.Core Responsibilities include:

• 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, landowners, 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.

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: to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.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 driver's license are required.Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Real Estate, Business or Public Relations, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 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 InstructionsYou will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application 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 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. 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. Positions physically working within district boundaries, including those that administratively report to Central Office, may be assigned to emergency response duties at the discretion of the District Engineer or Administrator. This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.Contact InformationName: Audrey PhillipsPhone: 804-###-####Email: [email protected] 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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-###-####.Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.Advertised: 09 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 23 Jan 2025 Eastern Standard Time