NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago
Right of Way Agent 2 or 3
Chehalis, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$5,235/mo - $7,700/mo
3+ years expLewis County is currently hiring a Right of Way Agent 2 or 3 to join the Real Estate Services Division of their Public Works Department. The role involves performing technical work associated with negotiation and acquisition of rights of way for road maintenance, construction, and utility projects, including property valuations and compliance with county regulations.
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to the other right of way agents
Interface with other Divisions and Departments within Lewis County
Perform property valuations of real property through review of right of way maps, commissioners' records, plat books, engineering reports, title searches, and other records or materials. May include property inspection to determine property damages or improvements. Prepare applicable reports and documents as required
Locate property owners and obtain permission for a variety of County activities, such as right of way staking or temporary construction permits. Inform owners of their rights, applicable laws, and regulations
Arrange claim settlements for the maintenance, protection, sale, and removal of buildings within acquired rights of way. Prepare required legal instruments necessary to acquire rights of way
Prepare, review, and/or administer land use and right of way permits for compliance with county policies, regulations, and applicable laws
Prepare, review, and/or administer road vacation requests for compliance with county policies, regulations, and applicable laws. Write legal property descriptions of rights of way and draw scaled plats for filing of deeds. Maintain files of property records, departmental maps, section activities, and correspondence
On occasion, represents Public Works at public meetings and at public hearings before the Hearing Examiner and Board of County Commissioners. Prepare and review exhibits and documents for presentation
Assist Real Estate Services Manager in development and implementation of section objectives, plans, policies, and procedures. Assist or lead development of oral and written policies and procedures
Assist or lead the development and/or management of consultant contracts
Assist attorneys in the preparation of court cases
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate's degree with major course work in real estate or related discipline and three (3) years as a Right of Way Agent I or equivalent
Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis
Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License
Possession of, or ability to obtain a Washington State Notary Public Commission within thirty days of employment is required for continued employment
Bachelor's degree in real estate or related discipline and five (5) years or more of progressively responsible work in real estate or the right of way field
Additional experience may be substituted for education on a year for year basis
Possess and maintain a valid Washington State Driver's License
Possession of, or ability to obtain a Washington State Notary Public Commission within thirty days of employment is required for continued employment
Preferred
A Washington State Real Estate Broker's License is desirable
Knowledge of standard roadway construction practices
Knowledge of Federal, State, and County laws, regulations, policies, and procedures governing public works projects, including County Road Administration Board (CRAB) regulations and standards
Senior Right of Way (SR/WA) designation through the International Right of Way Association (IRWA)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
AD&D
Retirement
Long-term disability
EAP Program
Flexible Spending account
Dependent care assistance
Supplemental insurance
Deferred Compensation Program
Company
NEOGOV
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