RIGHT OF WAY AGENT 2
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Description: Pierce County is employing RIGHT OF WAY AGENT 2 right now, this career will be dwelled in Washington. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please read the description below. (Job #5041)
Public Works and Utilities, Transportation Division
SALARY RANGE: $31.27 - $39.95 per hour
CLOSING DATE: Must be received by 4:30 p.m., September 20, 2013
NATURE OF WORK
The current vacant position is in the Right-of-Way Section of the Transportation Division of the Public Works & Utilities Department. This is highly responsible work in the field of land acquisition and property management as related to the needs of Pierce County. An employee in this classification is responsible for reviewing and overseeing the development of appraisals, acquiring easement and fee interests in real property, assisting with property management problems and basic relocation assistance, and providing leadership to lower level agents. Assignments are accompanied by general instructions and are carried out independently. The incumbent, working within established Federal, State, and County guidelines, is expected to perform with limited supervision. Work is assigned and reviewed by an agent of a higher class or an administrative superior.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Negotiate for purchase or lease of land parcels, or file rep! ort with Prosecuting Attorney for Public Use and Necessity Hea! ring and condemnation.
Appraise real property and serves as review appraiser; determine property damages, and prepare required reports and documents.
Prepare Project Funded Estimates to include estimates of property damages and preparation of required documents.
Effect claim settlements with property owners for the acquisition of land and improvements; inform owners of their rights, applicable laws, and regulations.
Review right of way strip maps, commissioners' records, plat books, engineers' reports and other records or materials. Make, or acquire, title searches. Inspect property to be acquired; contact property owners and obtain permission for a variety of County activities, such as right of way staking or temporary construction permits.
Write and review legal property descriptions of rights of way and draw scaled plats for filing of deeds.
Prepare and review exhibits and documents for presentation to elected officia! ls and the general public; represent department's position at council and public meetings.
Arrange for the maintenance, protection, sale and removal of buildings within acquired rights of way; provide relocation assistance to individuals affected by proposed construction.
Conduct extensive research efforts, using all government and private resources available.
Provide extensive research assistance to the public and other government entities.
Appear in court or before community organizations to explain department programs and positions and appear as part of the foreclosure and condemnation legal process.
Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance during regularly scheduled work hours at assigned worksite.
Meet travel requirements of the position.
Perform the physical requirements of the position; work within the established working conditions of the position.
Work a flexible schedule, which ma! y include evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.
OTHER ! JOB FUNCTIONS:
Complete all activities related to property vacations, prepares petitions and ordinances, and attend related public hearings.
Appraise real property and serves as review appraiser, determine property damages and prepare reports.
Review right of way strip maps, commissioners’ records, plat books, engineers’ reports and other Records or materials. Make or acquires title searches.
Coordinate all activities associated with the Road Improvement District (RID) Program; attends public hearings and related meetings to explain RIDs and other right of way matters.
Participate in the selection, coordination, and monitoring of consultants providing title review, real property appraisal, and other related services.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
RECRUITING REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY: Graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in real e! state or related discipline and one year of related experience is required. Additional experience or education may be substituted for the recruiting requirement. Previous experience negotiating the purchase of land, lease of property or filing for Public Use and Necessity Hearings and condemnations is highly desired. SPECIAL NOTE: Requires satisfactory physical condition, as evidenced by a County-approved physical examination, may be required prior to appointment to the position. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Washington State Driver's license and Washington State Notary Public Commission within thirty days of employment. A Washington State Real Estate Salesperson or Broker’s License is desirable. Must be able to traverse uneven terrain. Union membership is required within thirty days of employment. Successful completion of a Pierce County background investigation, which includes a criminal history check, is required prior to employment. Individuals who have! been convicted of crimes (which includes a deferred sentence) involvin! g drugs, dishonesty, burglary, theft/larceny, arson, bribery, DUI/DWI, forgery, fraud, insurance fraud, robbery, assault, and vandalism within the last ten years may not meet the recruiting requirements for this position. Pierce County is accepting online applications only. Please visit our website at www.piercecountywa.org/jobs , or for more information, please call 253-798-7466 TDD: 253-798-3965
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