What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right of Way Manager (Acquisitions) position at VA Dept of Transportation?
Title: Right of Way Manager (Acquisitions)
State Role Title: Lnd Acq & Prop Mgmt Manager I
Hiring Range: $89,750 - $145,844
Pay Band: 5
Agency: VA Dept of Transportation
Location: NOVA District Office
Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs
Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A
Job Duties
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO VDOT EMPLOYEES ONLY
The Right of Way Acquisitions Manager in the NOVA District is responsible for reviewing negotiation reports for compliance with state and federal laws/regulations. This position will recommend approval of offers and administrative settlements to Regional ROW Manager. The selected candidate must strive to resolve conflicts and accomplish settlements.
The ROW Manager will also:
- Lead and administer the Right of Way process by providing effective and efficient management, leadership of, and direction to staff in order to accomplish project milestones.
- The selected candidate must ensure the Division’s alignment with Agency’s initiatives in order to meet advertising schedules and Federal Obligation Strategies while striving for exceptional customer service and satisfaction.
- Serves as project manager and primary liaison to the VDOT Project Manager.
- Represents the Division at Scoping, Public Hearings, Field Inspections and other meetings as required.
- Recommends and approves as appropriate appraisals, BARS, RW-24 Reports for voluntary conveyances, relocation documents, settlement justifications.
- Provides guidance for localities related to UCI and LAP projects (Special Projects only).
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of Right of Way and Utilities functions to include appraisal, negotiations, relocation, legal and utilities.
- Knowledge of highway engineered plan development process and plan interpretation.
- Knowledge of project management procedures.
- Competence in computer experience and maintaining statuses.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups and manage a complex program.
- Ability to lead and train others.
- Knowledge of supervisory and human resources practices and principles to include hiring, discipline, performance management, and employee development.
Additional Considerations
- Management level experience.
- Experience in real estate, including appraisal negotiations, relocations property management and contractual procurements and contract management. Project management experience.
- A combination of training, experience, or education in business, real estate, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.
We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.
VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.
Additional positions may be filled from this recruitment within 90 days.
VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.
This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.
Contact Information
Name: Audrey Phillips
Phone: 804-837-4748
Email: audrey.phillips@vdot.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $89,750 - $145,844
