Right of Way Agent Senior

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT)

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Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the R/W Agent Senior position is responsible for technical right of way work of upper level difficulty both in the office and in the field; supporting the development of the ADOT R/W surveys, plans, appraisals, acquisition, condemnation, property management, sales, inspection and/or disposal programs; performing the related work as required per State and Federal statutes, regulations, standards and guidelines; providing upper level technical assistance to lower level agents; supporting ADOT R/W's ability to meet project schedules and the goals of the Department.

Please Note: This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The first six (6) months of employment must be in the office.

Job Duties:

• Research, review and evaluate plans and documents related to R/W surveys, existing R/W reports, plans, title data, appraisals, acquisition, condemnation, property management, inspection and excess land sale programs and disposals; Prepare and maintain leasing documents, perform on-site inspections, develop task orders to address new and ongoing maintenance issues.
• Work with Project Teams to complete preparation of property management services and products of upper level difficulty, coordinate and work to resolve any special issues; assist lower level agents, maintain accurate and complete files. Mentor and train lower level agents.
• Maintain updated listings and marketing for all ADOT owned properties on LoopNet/CoStar and ADOT websites; Provide timely, professional and complete responses to public inquiries regarding ADOT lease properties; Negotiate lease rates/ Effectively work with R/W Administration regarding the execution of Extended Occupancy Agreements on ADOT properties.
• Attend and participate in meetings and training as required and assigned.
• Drive a state vehicle in the course of performing required duties, including out of town travel and overnight lodging as needed.
• Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

The Ideal candidate for this position will have:

Four years of experience in relevant area with increased responsibility over time, requiring at least two years experience similar to that done by a Right of Way Agent Intermediate in Real Estate and/or Property Management.

Bachelor's degree in relevant field may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Accrued vacation at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Sick days at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Great Work Life Balance!