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South Carolina Department of Transportation · 1 week ago

Right of Way Agent I (61036051) RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

South Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking a Right of Way Agent I to manage requests for surplus property and assist with property management tasks. The role involves reviewing requests, preparing documents, and ensuring compliance with property management processes.

Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

Receives and reviews request for potential surplus property from internal units, landowners, and the general public

Performs records research in response to requests

Enters new requests into the Property Management database for tracking purposes

Prepares and organizes file for distribution to appropriate Property Management agent

Assists other Property Management staff with the preparation of conveyance documents, bid sale packets and leases

Routes documents to executive staff for execution and ensure that all necessary signatures are obtained

Transmits executed conveyance documents to the proper party upon receipt

Ensures that a recorded copy of the conveyance document is received by Property Management

Prepares forms for depositing and transferring money received

Ensure that all are properly executed

Ensures proper crediting of monies received for property conveyances

Prepares and tracks check request documents for the payment of taxes, fees, etc., as necessary

Completes the file closure process after properties are sold, ensuring that highway plans are updated with sales information, database is updated, and the original document is attached to the original derivation document(s)

Ensure conformance with retention and disposal guidelines

Assists the Property Manager with the preparation of monthly and yearly reports regarding properties sold

Ensures that the sales of rights of way are reported to the Highway Commission in a timely manner

Research and reviews FOIA requests from the Legal office

Assist Property Manager with preparation of responses to FOIA requests

Research any property taxes and/or fees charged to SCDOT by county governments

Contacts county assessor to request abatement of taxes and fees or arranges payment as necessary

Performs other related duties assigned

Qualification

Bachelor's degreeProperty ManagementFOIA requestsRecords research

Required

A bachelor's degree; or an approved acceptable equivalence

A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required

The physical demands for the essential functions involves sitting or standing at a desk for extended periods of time

May require bending, stooping, reaching, twisting climbing, balancing, and kneeling

May be required to lift up to 55lbs

Company

South Carolina Department of Transportation

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Columbia, SC, US

1001-5000 employees