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Right-of-way Specialist (transportation Planner Iv)

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$75,516.27 - $125,861.01 Annually
Closing date
Apr 10, 2021

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Industry
Government and Public Services, State & Local
Function
Administrative
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

Job Announcement

Provides leadership, guidance, and technical right-of-way expertise for the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) and associated partners on complex transportation improvement projects, including roadway, transit, bicycle and pedestrian, neighborhood improvement, and commercial revitalization projects. Serves as a key member of project scoping teams, providing policy guidance and technical expertise to planners and engineers to determine the most cost-effective locations for facilities, consistent with Fairfax County’s strategic land use plans and community values. Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating right-of-way issues on all transportation improvement projects managed by FCDOT, as well as those managed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) on behalf of FCDOT. Serves as FCDOT’s primary liaison on right-of-way activities managed by the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services on behalf of FCDOT;
  • Supervising FCDOT Senior Right-of-Way Agent, including assigning, monitoring, and approving deliverables. Provides technical instruction and coaching, as needed, to ensure accurate and timely completion of assigned deliverables;
  • Serving on multi-disciplinary and multi-departmental teams, including planners, engineers, right-of-way agents, and project managers, to resolve real property and personal property issues;
  • Participating in citizens' meetings and public hearings, addressing right-of way issues associated with transportation improvement projects;
  • Participating in all project-related design field inspections, utility field inspections, and right-of-way field inspections;
  • Coordinating appraisal efforts and negotiating with property owners to ensure timely acquisition of land rights for Fairfax County projects. Preparing documentation and coordinating with the County Attorney's Office to present expert testimony in condemnation actions in Circuit Court;
  • Managing right-of-way professional service contracts, including defining project scope and services required, ensuring quality control, approving deliverables, and providing administrative and financial oversight; and
  • Assisting Division Chief in preparing and reviewing right-of-way budgets for all projects assigned.

The position is expected to successfully resolve problems in a team-based environment, balance multiple priorities and tasks to meet established deadlines, and perform duties under limited supervision.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, urban, regional or transportation planning, or a closely related field, plus five years of progressively responsible transportation planning related experience. The years of experience should include at least one year in the specific area of assignment (for e.g., SAS, Modeling, Facilities Maintenance, et al).

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education and experience in one or more of the following: real estate, implementing real estate transactions as allowed by Virginia law, eminent domain, real property appraisals, or property title research.
  • Possession of a designation awarded through the International Right-of-Way Association (IRWA) or the ability to complete requirements within three years.
  • Knowledge of county, state, and federal requirements governing right-of-way acquisitions.
  • Ability to understand road and other public improvement design plans, plats, proffers, subdivision, and rezoning plans.
  • Experience working with project managers on various road, pedestrian, bike, trail, and other projects.
  • Strong leadership, project management, and supervisory skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with property owners, county officials, staff, and the public.
  • Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office Suite applications.
  • Experience using computer applications and software, such as CPMS, CPAN, GIS, and LDS-Net.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, walk, climb, sit, kneel, crouch, reach, crawl, lift and handle materials with manual dexterity.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
  • Ability to input, access, and retrieve information from a computer.
  • Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures.
  • Visual acuity to review detailed drawings, plans and documents.
  • Ability to walk, negotiate or traverse property sites that may be undergoing construction or having terrain that is not level.
  • Work requires performing tasks in adverse weather conditions.
  • Ability to travel to various locations throughout Fairfax County to provide coverage, attend meetings and trainings.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Ability to perform field investigations of transportation design projects.
  • All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or status as a veteran in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

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Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
 Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
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