ROW Agent Advanced

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (ADOT)

Driving the future of transportation with a diverse and innovative team

Job Summary:

Under direction of the Right of Way Titles Section Manager, this advanced level position has the authority to provide oversight, approvals, project coordination, direct and train assigned staff and consultants, and represent the Right of Way Titles Section regarding policies, processes and procedures.

This position will also oversee, review and approve right of way titles research and reports supporting ADOT Right of Way surveys, plans, appraisals, acquisition, condemnation and/or disposal programs.

The position will provide oversight and approvals to ensure lower level agents and consultants comply with all federal and state rules, regulations, policies and procedures. The position requires advanced level knowledge in all Right of Way Titles Section functions.

Job Duties:

• Research, review, assign and approve plans and documents related to the Right of Way surveys, existing Right of Way reports, plans, title reports, appraisals, acquisition, condemnation, disposals and excess land sale programs; Work with Project Teams to complete preparation of land title products and services of advanced difficulty, coordinate and work to resolve any special issues; direct and assist lower level agents, maintain accurate and complete Right of Way and land title files. Mentor and train lower level agents.
• Perform and review Resolution research, Disposal Reports, Title research, and any tasks of advanced level of difficulty required by Right of Way Titles Section Resolution Unit and Property Management Section regarding acquisition, disposal and/or sale of real property.
• 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:

Five or more years of experience in relevant area with increased responsibility over time, with at least two years specialized experience in area of assignment; A Bachelor's degree in a 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!