Right Of Way Agent

City of Tallahassee (FL) • Tallahassee, FL

204d • $20 - $65

About The Position

This is professional and highly technical work requiring extensive public contact for the acquisition of real estate, including fee simple and easement property rights, donations and purchases through direct negotiation and condemnation. In addition to acquisition, work involves securing dedication of property for City use, employing due diligence in searching records for the preparation of property descriptions for conveyance documents, reviewing appraisals, title searches, and surveys and making recommendations for purchase. Work assignments may be oral or written and are reviewed by the supervisor for completeness and accuracy; however, the incumbent must exercise independent judgment and initiative in the performance of work tasks. Work is reviewed through observations, conferences, and by results obtained.

Requirements

• Possession of an associate's degree in civil engineering technology, real estate or a related field.
• Two years of professional experience in acquisition, disposition, or appraisal of real property for public agencies.
• Must possess a current Florida Real Estate Salesperson's License or have completed the Florida Department of Transportation Right of Way Agent training program.

Responsibilities

• Acquire real estate including fee simple and easement property rights.
• Negotiate donations and purchases through direct negotiation and condemnation.
• Secure dedication of property for City use.
• Conduct due diligence in searching records for property descriptions.
• Review appraisals, title searches, and surveys.
• Make recommendations for purchase.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, parental, and catastrophic illness leaves.
• Defined benefit pension.
• Defined contribution plans.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, pre-paid legal, critical illness, and auto insurance plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees