Location: Winton,NC, USA
This position with NCDOT offers full State Benefits , competitive salaries and many career development opportunities.
INTERNAL POSTING-Only temporary or permanent NCDOT employees or layoff candidates with the NC Department of Transportation eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by (GS) 126 (State Personnel Act) may apply.
This is an anticipated vacancy.
Position will serve as the Manager/Division Agent of the Division 1 Right of Way Office. This office is responsible for carrying out all right of way acquisition functions within Division 1. This includes the responsibility of certifying all right of way acquisitions for letting of transportation projects including secondary road acquisitions and additions to the state maintenance system. The Division R/W Agent must be fully informed of departmental policies and procedures that apply to the day-to-day duties and the training of employees. The Division R/W Agent is responsible for the supervision of the Right of Way Agents, Right of Way Agent Trainees, and Administrative Specialist assigned to the Division 1 Right of Way Office. This position reports directly to the Assistant Division Construction Engineer.
Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:
* Thorough knowledge of FHWA, NCDOT, and Right of Way Branch policies including Uniform Relocation Act
* Experience in processing complex right of way negotiations including commercial and residential properties
* Computer skills of various NCDOT software programs including, but not limited to Microsoft Office, Outlook, SAP, and FTS
* Demonstrated ability to interpret highway right of way and construction plans and effectively communicate their meaning to the other NCDOT agencies and the general public
* Experience in managing Right of Way Consultants used for assistance in right of way acquisition
Additional Expectations:
Must be able to legally operate a State vehicle. Must have a thorough understanding of requirements of the Uniform Act and an understanding of all phases and steps in the Right of Way negotiating/procurement process. Communication skills are necessary to explain and discuss these policies and procedures with others in the Right of Way Unit, Division, as well as the general public. Ability to interpret and explain transportation project right of way and construction plans. Must have the ability to manage personnel, both internal and consultants. Must be able to create and implement Right of Way purchase orders and other contract documents.
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Real Estate, or related field (i.e., Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture) from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in right of way or real estate appraisal work, including three years of right of way work; or
High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and eight years of experience in right of way or real estate appraisal work, including three years in right of way work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Applicants must meet both the minimum requirements and all posted Knowledge, Skills and Ability requirements to be considered qualified for the position. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and work experience and that you answer all questions associated with the application.
NCDOT will not accept See Attached or See Resume in lieu of education and work experience completed on the application. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting date will be accepted.
For more information, contact Marjorie Eckert at 252.###.####