Description of Work

This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.

Salary Grade: NC07 Salary Range: $34,936.00 - $61,137.00

This is a repost. Previous applicants will need to reapply in order to be considered.

This position will function out of the Division 14, Right of Way Office in Jackson County. This is an entry-level position and will work in the acquisition of rights of way for secondary road additions and improvements and in the clearance of utilities from the newly acquired rights of way. Position researches court records for deed description, recordation data, and other information as well as prepares agreements and other instruments of conveyances for right of way acquisition. Work involves considerable public contact with landowners, utility company representatives and Division and District Highway offices in order to explain plans, describe right of way requirements, and discuss agreements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

• Basic Knowledge of Real Estate Procedures
• Experience working with accounts payable invoices and time sensitive documentation
• Experience reading and interpreting road maps, plats or plans
• Experience establishing an effective working relationship with other employees and general public.
• Experience effectively communicating with property owners and the general public.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and the demonstrated possession of knowledge, skills and abilities gained through at least two years of experience involving the resolution of varied public contact situations which includes explaining information of considerable detail; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in the real estate field.

Supplemental and Contact Information

Shelby Ashe at 828-586-4040
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered Qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept “See Attached” or “See Resume” in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.