Job Location : Fairfax,VA, USA
Coordinates and executes acquisitions of real property necessary to construct various stormwater, transportation, wastewater, public buildings, and capital improvement projects. Provides leadership or supervises a diverse group of right-of-way agents and engineering technician staff in the performance of land acquisition work. Personally, performs difficult and complex acquisition/negotiation work involving state or federal guidelines, severely impacted properties, high profile and/or controversial issues, and critical path time constraints. May be assigned less complex projects as workload requires. Negotiates the settlement of acquisitions under the threat of litigation or use of eminent domain. Guides continuous improvement initiatives. Interprets engineering plans and construction drawings. Analyzes title reports and complex reports and documentation to determine property ownership. Reviews real property appraisal reports and performs appraisals or cost estimates as appropriate. Prepares and reviews agenda items for the Board of Supervisors; plans and coordinates condemnation proceedings with staff from other agencies, attorneys, and elected officials; makes presentations and testifies before the Board of Supervisors and/or in court regarding condemnation matters as appropriate. Promotes communication, teamwork, and collaboration within the project team, stakeholders and with other divisions in Capital Facilities. Candidates are expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Please ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: A bachelor's degree in real estate or a related field from an accredited four year college or university; plus four years of experience in real property negotiation, disposition and/or evaluation.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel to and traverse project locations throughout the county to perform field review and visually inspect acquisition sites which may include hiking through stream valleys and properties for varying terrain. Ability to visually inspect project locations against engineering plans. Ability to visually access engineering plans and plats, valuations, and title work. Ability to produce handwritten and typed documents. Ability to communicate with others to exchange information during virtual and in-person meetings. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 38.7% of residents speak a language other than English at home and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-###-#### for assistance. TTY 703-###-####.
Email: [email protected] EEO/AA/TTY.
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