Right of Way Agent

Richland County, SC•Richland, SC

38d

About The Position

The purpose of the class is to support and coordinate the right-of-way program for the Transportation Department, including determination of right of way, acquisition and records management functions; and to perform other technical and administrative work as required. The class works within a general outline of work to be performed, and develops work methods and sequences under general supervision.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by formal training, special courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in surveying, construction, engineering technology or a closely related field.
Must possess a valid state driver's license.
Requires over two years and up to and including four years.

Nice To Haves

Certification from the International Right-of-Way Association is desirable.

Responsibilities

Obtains rights-of-way in preparation of the construction of public projects for the Transportation Penny Department.
Researches property ownership of parcels of land associated with road and bridge projects.
Researches legal records to establish boundaries of properties.
Prepares temporary and permanent easement documents for signatures and recording.
Coordinates with the outside consultant contracts who locates and contacts property owners for execution of documents; negotiates terms for signatures.
Maintains and manages right-of-way records and database along with payment records for all property acquisitions including permissions, temporary and permanent easements, in fee acquisitions, condemnations and relocations.
Retrieves and reports right-of-way information as requested.
Assists in coordinating assigned activities and functions with those of other County departments, engineers, contractors, property owners, and outside agencies as appropriate.
Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.
Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, answering the telephone, etc.