District 3: REP021 – Right of Way Specialist 2 PG-I - Thomaston

Georgia Main Street; Thomaston (GA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Department of Transportation in Thomaston, GA is seeking a Right of Way Specialist 2 PG-I. You will perform real estate duties, prepare cost estimates and appraisals, and assist with acquisitions and relocations.

The role requires a degree in a related field (or equivalent experience), Group A appraisal classes, and state registration as a Real Property Appraiser, with strong Microsoft Office skills and multi‑priority organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area; or a bachelor’s degree plus one year of related real estate experience.
• Must have completed Group “A” appraisal classes.
• Must be State registered Real Property Appraiser.
• Must have obtained 200 appraisal experience hours.
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong customer orientation and excellent interpersonal/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform real estate duties in either the District or General Office.
• Prepare right-of-way cost estimates, data books, and non-complex right of way appraisals.
• Research deeds, tax records and routine chain of titles.
• Negotiate and close moderate level acquisitions.
• Assist property owners or tenants through relocation process.
• Attend public hearings, property owner meetings, and field plan reviews.
• Prepare relocation packages.
• Assist local governments with acquisitions.
• Assist with demolition and removal of structures.
• Completing Group B & C appraisal classes and obtaining 550 appraisal experience hours.

Skills

Customer orientation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate or related field

State Registered Real Property Appraiser

Group A appraisal classes completed

Job description

District 3: REP021 – Right of Way Specialist 2 PG-I - Thomaston

Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT

1 day ago

STATE PROFILE SUMMARY: Under supervision, provides real estate services for the settlement and acquisition of property for right of way.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform real estate duties in either the District or General Office.
• Prepare right-of-way cost estimates, data books, and non-complex right of way appraisals
• Research deeds, tax records and routine chain of titles.
• Negotiate and close moderate level acquisitions.
• Assist property owners or tenants through relocation process.
• Attend public hearings, property owner meetings, and field plan reviews.
• Prepare relocation packages.
• Assist local governments with acquisitions.
• Assist with demolition and removal of structures.
• Completing Group B & C appraisal classes and obtaining 550 appraisal experience hours.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of related experience performing real estate services.
• Must have completed Group “A” appraisal classes.
• Must be State registered Real Property Appraiser.
• Must have obtained 200 appraisal experience hours.
• Has completed the pre-acquisition phase of at least one project.
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to perform simple calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as it relates to areas of: Real Estate, Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management, Statistics, Information Systems, Managerial Sciences, Risk Management, Insurance, Transportation, Transportation Planning, or Transportation Engineering.
• Be a team player.
• Ability to recognize and interpret symbols, lines, and other information shown on plans, profiles and maps as related to simple right-of-way activities.
• Knowledge of real estate, property appraisal, or negotiation (e.g., acquired through experience or completion of formal courses in these areas).
• Ability to visualize before and after conditions of property based upon map information (such as slope and boundaries) and explain these changes to affected persons.
• Ability to use appropriate technology to locate, record, and transfer real estate data as required.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

High school diploma/GED; or one (1) year of job-related experience or State Registered Real Property Appraiser or State Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser and one (1) year of job-related experience; or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Right of Way Spec 1 (REP020) or position equivalent.

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• Requisition ID: REA00FJ
• Number of Openings: 1
• Advertised Salary: 60,500.00
• Shift: Day Job
• Posting End Date: Nov 13, 2026

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