Right of Way Agent

State of Montana • Great Falls, MT

13h

About The Position

The Montana Department of Transportation is recruiting a Right of Way Agent. This position serves as a Right of Way Agent I and is responsible for assisting other agents with property appraisals and negotiations for highway project property valuations and acquisitions. This includes researching property information, conducting site inspections, conducting simple waiver valuations, and related duties. The position is expected to perform these support functions while gaining a progressively responsible knowledge of appraisal and negotiation processes, standards, and requirements. The position reports to the District Right of Way Manager or Special Programs Manager and does not directly supervise others.

Requirements

• ROW Agent 1 · The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Highschool Diploma. Additional relevant education and/or experience may substitute for experience as determined by the Panel. · This position requires a minimum of One (1) year of experience in the following: o One (1) year equivalent work requiring communication or public contact skills involving one or more Right of Way Agent communication-related activities such as persuasion, conflict management, diplomacy, rapport-building, mediation, problem-solving, or decision-making.
• Row Agent 2 · The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Highschool Diploma. Additional relevant education and/or experience may substitute for experience as determined by the Panel. · This position requires a minimum of One (1) year and Six (6) months of experience in the following: o One (1) year equivalent work requiring communication or public contact skills involving one or more Right of Way Agent communication-related activities such as persuasion, conflict management, diplomacy, rapport-building, mediation, problem-solving, or decision-making. o And o Six (6) months of ROW Agent Level I (one) experience.
• ROW Agent 3 · The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Highschool Diploma. Additional relevant education and/or experience may substitute for experience as determined by the Panel. · This position requires a minimum of Three (3) years of experience in the following: o One (1) year equivalent work requiring communication or public contact skills involving one or more Right of Way Agent communication-related activities such as persuasion, conflict management, diplomacy, rapport-building, mediation, problem-solving, or decision-making. o And o Six (6) months of ROW Agent Level I (one) experience. o One (1) year six (6) months of Right of Way Agent Level II (two) experience or equivalent with demonstrated ability to perform those tasks.
• ROW Agent 4 The required knowledge and skills are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Highschool Diploma. Additional relevant education and/or experience may substitute for experience as determined by the Panel. This position requires a minimum of Five (5) years of experience in the following: · One (1) year equivalent work requiring communication or public contact skills involving one or more Right of Way Agent communication-related activities such as persuasion, conflict management, diplomacy, rapport-building, mediation, problem-solving, or decision-making. And · Six (6) months of ROW Agent Level I (one) experience. · One (1) year six (6) months of Right of Way Agent Level II (two) experience or equivalent with demonstrated ability to perform those tasks. · Two (2) years of Right of Way Agent Level III (three) experience with demonstrated ability to perform those required tasks.
• Alternative qualifications include\: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.
• Driver’s record will be verified.
• Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records.
• Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire.

Responsibilities

• assisting other agents with property appraisals
• negotiations for highway project property valuations and acquisitions
• researching property information
• conducting site inspections
• conducting simple waiver valuations

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees