Right-of-Way Acquisition Specialist

City of Durham • Durham, NC

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The General Services Department’s Real Estate Division is seeking an experienced right-of-way acquisition specialist for a six-month assignment to support real estate acquisition activities for the City’s capital improvement projects. This position acquires property rights needed for City projects and works closely with project managers, engineers, attorneys, consultants, and property owners throughout the acquisition process. The position requires someone who can work independently and manage multiple acquisition projects. The assignment may be extended based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in business administration or a directly related field
• One year of real estate experience
• Valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver's license "or" if you currently have another states driver's license, must be willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire

Nice To Haves

• Active North Carolina Real Estate Broker License.
• Experience with municipal right-of-way acquisition.
• Experience with NCDOT and/or federally funded right-of-way projects.

Responsibilities

• Acquires easements, fee simple interests, and other property rights in accordance with established policies and procedures; negotiates with property owners and other interested parties.
• Prepares option agreements, acquisition documents, reports, records, and correspondence; maintains databases and project tracking systems; ensures accuracy and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Coordinates with project managers, engineers, surveyors, appraisers, attorneys, consultants, property owners, residents, businesses, and external agencies; responds to requests, inquiries, and complaints; prepares acquisition files for referral to the City Attorney's Office when condemnation is necessary.
• Reviews project plans, plats, surveys, legal descriptions, and related engineering documents to understand proposed acquisitions and identify potential issues affecting property rights.
• Coordinates approvals through City Council, as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level