Land Acquisition Manager

Loudoun County Government•Leesburg, VA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of Real Property Asset Management and Planning within the Office of the Loudoun County Administrator is currently accepting applications for the position of Land Acquisition Manager. This role is a member of a team responsible for the acquisition and disposition of property by the County. This includes acquiring right of way for planned projects, managing public-private partnerships, disposition of county-owned land, and the strategic use of land for county purposes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Civil Engineering, or a related field; three (3) years of related work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
General knowledge of methods, principles, practices, and techniques of real property acquisition for public purposes.
Basic knowledge of laws and procedures related to acquisitions, easements and condemnation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, the public, and other County officials and staff.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong project management skills.
Strong contract management skills.
Experience in property negotiations.
Experience in real property acquisitions.
Significant experience reading construction plans and documents.
Experience in contract management.
Experience in project management.
Some experience in legal procedures relating to Eminent Domain law.
Skills and abilities necessary to conduct field visits, negotiate with property owners, prepare information for property owners related to right of way and easement acquisition.
Must hold or obtain a Virginia Notary Public license within 90 days of hire.
Ability to inspect property, which often requires walking or climbing elevated structures and exposure to inclement weather while in the field.
Ability to attend public meetings, which occasionally occur outside normal business hours.

Nice To Haves

Self-motivated, innovative and a dedicated professional.
Experience in right-of-way acquisition or similar real estate transactions.
IRWA certifications.
Experience with land transactions with governmental entities.
Experience with project management and construction staff from other departments to understand project scope and impacts to individual properties.
Adherence to VDOT Right of Way procedures.
Adherence to the Federal Uniform Act.

Responsibilities

Research land records for information regarding property ownership and title history.
Property research to ascertain right of way dedication commitments approved through prior legislative approvals.
Review right-of-way plans/plats and construction drawings to identify property interests to be acquired and potential property damages.
Manage contracts with appraisers and right of way acquisition consultants.
Negotiate with property owners/attorneys or representatives to acquire needed property interests, including fee simple, easements and rights of entry.
Coordinate with County departments, including the County Attorney's Office in preparing contracts and other acquisition documents.
Keep accurate and thorough property records for Eminent Domain cases.
Respond to inquiries from the public relating to real property.
Conduct field visits to inspect properties, assess property impacts, and meet with property owners.
Prepare reports for presentation to the Board of Supervisors.