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Senior Right-of-way Agent

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$65,493.17 - $109,155.49 Annually
Closing date
May 22, 2021

Job Details

Job Announcement

Coordinates and executes acquisitions of real property necessary to construct various stormwater, transportation, and capital improvement projects. Provides leadership or supervises a group of right-of-way agents and engineering technician staff in the performance of land acquisition work. Personally, performs difficult and complex acquisition/negotiation work involving state or federal guidelines, severely impacted properties, high profile and/or controversial issues, and critical path time constraints. Negotiates the settlement of acquisitions under the threat of litigation or use of eminent domain. Guides continuous improvement initiatives. Interprets engineering plans and construction drawings. Analyzes title reports and complex reports and documentation to determine property ownership. Reviews real property appraisal reports and performs appraisals or cost estimates as appropriate. Assists in the management of professional and consultant contracts. Prepares and reviews agenda items for the Board of Supervisors; plans and coordinates condemnation proceedings with staff from other agencies, attorneys, and elected officials; makes presentations and testifies in court regarding condemnation matters as appropriate. Promotes communication, teamwork, and collaboration within the project team, stakeholders and with other divisions in Capital Facilities. Candidates are expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Illustrative Duties

  • Handles the more difficult and/or sensitive purchases of real property for the County;
  • Serves as team leader, coordinates project assignments, and provides technical expertise to Right-of-Way Agents and Engineering Technicians;
  • Coordinates training for the Division and provides training to professional and technical staff;
  • Researches legal records to determine real estate ownership;
  • Interprets and determines the applicability of various federal, state, and County statutes, codes, and ordinances such as the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance;
  • Coordinates relocation activities with the Department of Housing and Community Development;
  • Interprets real estate valuation principles, engineering plans and construction drawings;
  • Reviews and edits correspondence and legal documents to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and procedures;
  • Reviews outside and in-house appraisals to determine appropriateness and accuracy and chairs the Appraiser Selection Committee;
  • Coordinates the gathering of data in preparation for public hearing and condemnation proceedings;
  • Coordinates legal issues with the County Attorney’s Office;
  • Testifies in court regarding condemnation matters;
  • Conducts special investigations and issues reports;
  • Meets with the professional and technical staff, compiles project updates and disseminates data at twice-monthly project status meetings;
  • Coordinates the automated project management/project tracking systems;
  • Writes and updates Land Acquisition Division procedures for the various types of projects;


Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of real property acquisition for public purposes;
  • Knowledge of the law governing condemnation or disposal proceedings;
  • Knowledge of the legal instruments involved in real estate transactions;
  • Skill in negotiating the purchase of real property;
  • Ability to interpret real estate valuation principles;
  • Ability to lead and instruct other employees in the land acquisition process;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, the public and other County officials;
  • Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally;
  • Ability to prepare correspondence and write reports.


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”)
A bachelor’s degree in real estate or a related field from an accredited four year college or university;
Plus four years of experience in real property negotiation, disposition and/or evaluation.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and a driver's license check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. Two years of supervision of staff or team leadership.
  2. Project management skills.
  3. 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.
  4. Possession of the Senior Right-of-Way Agent (SR/WA) designation awarded through the International Right-of-Way Association (IRWA) or the ability to complete those requirements within three years.
  5. Proficiency in basic Microsoft Office Suite applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel to and traverse project locations throughout the county. Ability to visually inspect project locations against engineering plans. Ability to visually access engineering plans and plats, valuations, and title work. Ability to produce handwritten and typed documents. 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.

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

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