Right of Way Agent
State of Maine•Augusta, ME
•Onsite
About The Position
The Right of Way Agent is technical services work involving entry level aspects of land acquisition for highway right-of-way purposes. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Contacting property owners and conducting property negotiations, Checking deeds and related records for information, Locating physical improvements and property boundaries, and Assisting in the preparation of necessary documents.
Requirements
- An Associates degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of training, experience, and education, providing a knowledge of real estate negotiations, title examinations, surveying, estimating, appraising, and evaluation work.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of real estate valuation practices and procedures
- Ability to read highway, bridge and multi-modal construction plans
Responsibilities
- Contacting property owners and conducting property negotiations
- Checking deeds and related records for information
- Locating physical improvements and property boundaries
- Assisting in the preparation of necessary documents
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays
- 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
- 12 days of sick leave annually
- Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
- Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
- Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.11% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
