What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right of Way Property Manager position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
The Iowa Department of Transportation's Right of Way Bureau is made up of 44 full time employees that coordinate utility relocation, all property acquisitions, and sales for highway improvement projects throughout the state. Our bureau is looking to hire a Right of Way Property Manager (Right of Way Agent 3) to join our team and be a steward for the public’s assets. Our Property Managers provide general management of property before, during, and after highway construction projects. After a project is completed, they also dispose of land and improvements no longer needed.
Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation . To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception .
Location: Property Management Section, Right of Way Bureau, Ames, Iowa
Shift Requirements: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (flexible schedule), in-person with option for partial telework schedule. Occasional travel and overnights for project visits or conferences.
As a Right of Way Property Manager, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
Possess or obtain and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
What We Offer YOU
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and three years of full-time experience equal to Right of Way Agent level work in real estate appraisal, property acquisition, real estate sales or management, or relocation assistance;
OR
an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of the required full-time experience in real estate appraisal, property acquisition, real estate sales or management, or relocation assistance for one year (30 semester hours) of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years;
OR
an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of experience in field-commissioned sales work, right of way engineering, other real estate or development support activity. engineering survey, highway construction inspection, or as the manager of a business for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years;
OR
an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting of satisfactory completion of any American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers Course, Society of Real Estate Appraiser Course, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Course, or American Right of Way Association Course, or its equivalent for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education a maximum substitution of four years.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
The Iowa Department of Transportation's Right of Way Bureau is made up of 44 full time employees that coordinate utility relocation, all property acquisitions, and sales for highway improvement projects throughout the state. Our bureau is looking to hire a Right of Way Property Manager (Right of Way Agent 3) to join our team and be a steward for the public’s assets. Our Property Managers provide general management of property before, during, and after highway construction projects. After a project is completed, they also dispose of land and improvements no longer needed.
Iowa Department of Transportation’s Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation . To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation’s five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception .
Location: Property Management Section, Right of Way Bureau, Ames, Iowa
Shift Requirements: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm (flexible schedule), in-person with option for partial telework schedule. Occasional travel and overnights for project visits or conferences.
As a Right of Way Property Manager, your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Selling excess land and improvements pursuant to Iowa DOT policies, procedures, and all other applicable state and federal regulations
- Preparing State Land Patents, Quitclaim Deeds, and other documents required to transfer property from the State of Iowa to private individuals, companies, or local public agencies
- Performing field reviews of property subject to leases, reviewing documents for accuracy, and determining current market lease values
- Managing excess land owned by the State of Iowa until sale or lease can occur
- Identifying properties that will require continuous maintenance and monitoring consultants hired for mowing or snow removal services
- Performing routine audits of the right of way activities of local public agencies and providing guidance for local projects
- Securing possession of buildings purchased in connection with highway improvement projects and coordinating the demolition of acquired structures
Possess or obtain and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
What We Offer YOU
- Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
- Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year
- Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
- Optional 401A plan with employer contributions
- Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial)
You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!
The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us
Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and three years of full-time experience equal to Right of Way Agent level work in real estate appraisal, property acquisition, real estate sales or management, or relocation assistance;
OR
an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of the required full-time experience in real estate appraisal, property acquisition, real estate sales or management, or relocation assistance for one year (30 semester hours) of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years;
OR
an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of experience in field-commissioned sales work, right of way engineering, other real estate or development support activity. engineering survey, highway construction inspection, or as the manager of a business for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years;
OR
an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting of satisfactory completion of any American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers Course, Society of Real Estate Appraiser Course, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Course, or American Right of Way Association Course, or its equivalent for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education a maximum substitution of four years.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
Additional Qualification Requirements
- Applicants desiring to be considered for positions in this class should be sure to include on or with the application a list of specific coursework relating to right of way operations which indicates the dates, length (in hours), and successful completion of coursework.
- All positions in this classification travel extensively throughout the State of Iowa. All applicants for this classification must be able to obtain a valid driver's license.
