Right of Way Specialist

Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is recruiting for a Right of Way Specialist. This position serves as a Right of Way Agent in the Real Estate Services Section (RESS) for the MDT Right of Way (ROW) Bureau. The job's overall purpose is the managing and sale of the Department's excess land. It also includes performing appraisals, negotiations, relocations, and other duties as assigned to assist in the management of the Department’s property.

This position is part of a career ladder with career advancement opportunities.

For a full job description, please contact Angela Murolo at amurolo@mt.gov.

Benefits of working for MDT and the State of Montana include:

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation)
• Employees in this position receive overtime compensation or compensatory time for all time in a pay status over 40 hours in a workweek
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benefits apply on first day of employment
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer
  
  

For information on the Montana Department of Transportation’s mission, vision, and values, please visit our website: https://www.mdt.mt.gov/about.aspx#values

Required Education And Experience

• Education equivalent to a High school Diploma
  
  

(Relevant education and/or experience may substitute for experience as determined by the Panel. Relevant fields of study include Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Communication, and Engineering. Other fields of study will be considered on a case by case basis.)

• This position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in Right of Way or an area of employment requiring communication or public contact skills involving one or more Right of Way Agent communication-related activities such as persuasion, conflict management, diplomacy, rapport- building, mediation, problem-solving, or decision-making.
  
  

Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of real estate appraisal processes, principles of negotiation and conflict management, and laws and rules pertaining to acquisition of land for public purposes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical maps, plans, and legal documents; explaining and negotiating technical and sometimes contentious issues with the public
• Understanding and carrying out written and verbal instructions
• Maintaining effective working relationships with Bureau staff, other MDT personnel, and the public.
  
  

Required Application Materials

• A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing your qualifications for the position.
• Resume is also required
  
  

Your online application and all required materials must be submitted before midnight on the closing date. Ensure all materials submitted are selected as “Relevant.”

If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR representative listed below.

Other Information

This position is being posted in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.

The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States must be provided if selected for hire. Generally, sponsorship for work authorization is not available through the State of Montana. MDT is not enrolled in E-Verify and is unable to hire F-1 STEM OPT visa candidates.