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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Right-Of-Way Specialist, Project Officer II - PW

Lonnie Hamilton Public Services Building, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$76K/yr - $86K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a qualified individual to join the Charleston County Public Works Department as a Right-Of-Way Specialist. The role involves managing the department’s right-of-way acquisition program for transportation and drainage projects, including preparing legal documents, coordinating with project managers, and conducting field inspections.

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Responsibilities

Prepare/review legal documents and provide support to the County’s Legal Department in condemnation proceedings. Lead project acquisition/relocation tasks with project managers and right-of-way consulting partners to ensure right-of-way acquisition remains on schedule

Research and review project plans and make recommendations for plan changes for right-of-way acquisition or easements when appropriate

Track monthly right-of-way, easement, progress on each project, etc

Review costs estimates and appraisals on projects

Assist Charleston County’s Legal department as needed on Public Works projects where real estate acquisition is involved

Maintain monthly status reports related towards applicable acquisitions

Coordinate with the public as needed and help explain the need for right-of-way, easement, acquisition, etc

Occasionally attend community/public meetings to answer questions related to acquisitions

Prioritize acquisition tracts based on project timelines

Advise project managers about rules and regulations related to property acquisitions

Conduct field inspections of project property to assist with appraisal reviews

Manage contracts with appraisers, right-of-way consulting partners and other professional service providers in accordance with SC and Federal laws and regulations

Research deeds and plats to verify ownership

Acquire right-of way and easements for the County for smaller projects by preparing deeds and working with surveyors for a plat

Refine Public Works property acquisition procedures for efficiency

Involves securing dedication of property for County 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

Contact property owners and conduct negotiations for securing deeds, easements, etc., and coordinate closing transactions

Perform other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the position

May be designated to report to work during hazardous weather or emergency conditions

Qualification

Right-of-way acquisitionReal estate appraisalProperty lawTitle examinationLegal document preparationNegotiation skillsField inspectionsRegulationsEffective communicationRelationship buildingProject management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field

Four (4) years or more of experience in right-of-way related work which includes any combination of real estate appraisal, property law, acquisition/negotiation, title examination, condemnation, or other related experience

Knowledge and experience with South Carolina's and SCDOT's right-of-way laws and regulations

Knowledge of real estate principles and practices, title work, legal descriptions, appraisals, engineering terms and plans, surveys, procedures used in recording deeds, relocation assistance, conservation easements, and obtaining dedications and disclaimers of land

Ability to perform title searches, read plans, and blueprints

Skilled in communicating effectively with others, both verbally and in writing

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others within and outside of the department and the public

A valid South Carolina Driver's license in good standing