What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Right-Of-Way Agent II position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Assistant Right-Of-Way Agent II
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
City Employees Only
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PUBLIC WORKS
Division
PUB WORKS ENGINEERING
Requisition Number
2025069
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or citywide emergencies.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
GE13
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$57,526 – $76,222; Depending on Qualifications
Job Description
The City of Chesapeake’s Public Works Department is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Right-of-Way Agent II to lead real estate research efforts for large-scale projects and handle complex legal transactions. This role involves training junior agents, managing complex acquisitions and condemnations, and ensuring accurate documentation for financial and legal processes. The successful candidate will work within broad policy and organizational guidelines; will independently plan and implement projects; and will report progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.
TYPICAL TASKS
TYPICAL TASKS
- Reviews project plans and acquisition plats to ensure all required information is correct and in the proper format.
- Prepares estimates of value to determine Title Reporting requirements based on the estimate.
- Interprets and processes legal documents and deeds.
- Prepares and presents offers to landowners for the acquisition of private property for City purposes.
- Coordinates payments to landowners.
- Works with engineering and other City departments in responding to landowners’ questions/concerns regarding acquisitions.
- Interprets land value appraisals performed by others.
- Works with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure all agreements and deeds are properly prepared, executed and recorded.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in real estate or a closely related field.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City’s Driving Standards.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In additional to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of five years of experience as a Right of Way Agent or a closely related field such as Real Estate Acquisition, Real Estate Law or Appraisal.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or citywide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Requires high school diploma or GED/HSE and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education in real estate or a closely related field.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City’s Driving Standards.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In additional to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of five years of experience as a Right of Way Agent or a closely related field such as Real Estate Acquisition, Real Estate Law or Appraisal.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or citywide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
International Right of Way Association (IRWA) Certification of Right of Way Professional (RWP) or equivalent certification in the field is preferred.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/29/2025
Job Close Date
02/05/2025
Open Continuous
Special Instructions to Applicants
In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Handling
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
City Owned Vehicle
Protective Equipment Required
None
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
S = Seasonally
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
N = Never
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
No
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $57,526 - $76,222
