N.C. Department of Information Technology · 3 hours ago
Real Property Agent I
Forsyth County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$53K/yr - $93K/yr
2+ years expThe N.C. Department of Transportation is dedicated to enhancing the economy and vitality of North Carolina through efficient transportation solutions. The Real Property Agent I will be responsible for acquiring rights of way for highway construction and negotiating transactions with property owners, while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Acquiring rights of way for highway construction
Negotiating and concluding transactions for the right of way required by the Department for primary highway construction by contacting property owners of right of way to be acquired
Acquiring rights of way on secondary roads
Making monetary offers based on appraisal and damages
Collaborating with the Property Management Unit and providing local assistance in the clearance of right of way through the sale and disposal of structures and buildings acquired with the right of way
Collaborating with Utility Unit personnel in the relocation and adjustment of utilities on primary and secondary roads
Assisting and collaborating with the Attorney General's office in the litigation and mediation of condemnation cases
Dealing with the public on a daily basis and advising owners of their rights and how they will be affected by the project
Interpreting highway right of way and construction plans, including cross-sections, typical sections of profiles and preparing legal instruments of conveyance describing areas of right of way to be acquired
Interpreting and conveying to the public the requirements of federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the acquisition of highway right of way
Interpreting and conveying the requirements of federal and state regulations regarding the Uniform Relocation Act
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the general real estate field; or high school graduation and seven years of experience in the general real estate field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Ability to deal with the public on a daily basis and advise owners of their rights and how they will be affected by the project
Ability to interpret highway right of way and construction plans, including cross-sections, typical sections of profiles and prepare legal instruments of conveyance describing areas of right of way to be acquired
Ability to interpret and convey to the public the requirements of federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the acquisition of highway right of way
Ability to interpret and convey the requirements of federal and state regulations regarding the Uniform Relocation Act
Preferred
Experience composing written communication effectively with different audiences
Experience managing multiple priorities within specified time requirements
Experience performing work-related tasks/duties independently or with limited supervision
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
Experience reading and interpreting design documents, legal documents, business documents or construction plans
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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