Legal Description Writing Assistant

Minnesota DOT; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is seeking a right-of-way description specialist to support acquisition and disposition of real property interests for MnDOT projects. You will prepare accurate legal descriptions, review maps and plats, and serve as a technical advisor to staff across districts to ensure compliance with program delivery schedules.

Minimum qualifications include four years of right-of-way or related experience, or three years plus one year in related areas; degrees

Qualifications

• Four years of right-of-way or related experience.
• OR three years of right-of-way experience plus one year in related areas.
• English reading/writing/speaking ability sufficient for documentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of legal descriptions for property acquisitions and dispositions.
• Review maps and plats in reference to legal descriptions needs.
• Serve as a technical advisor to staff across districts and the department.
• Provide accurate, precise descriptions to support the Program Delivery schedule.

Skills

Right-of-way experience

Maps and plats review

Technical advisory

Education

Two-year Civil/Construction Tech degree

Bachelor's in Engineering or Land Surveying/Geomatics

Job description

In this position, you will assist in the preparation of legal descriptions for the acquisition and disposition of real property interests for all projects under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation; review maps and plats with reference to legal descriptions needs; serve as a technical advisor to other staff in the districts and other throughout the department; and provide accurate, precise descriptions that support the Department’s Program Delivery schedule.

Why MnDOT?

We offer excellent employee benefits, such as low-cost health and dental insurance, and affordable dependent coverage. Other benefits include:

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Earn up to 29 paid vacation days a year
• Earn 13 days paid sick time
• Defined pension plan
• Paid life insurance
• Some teleworking may be available

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four years of experience performing right-of-way or related activities. OR
• Three years of experience performing right of way or related activities, PLUS a combination of one year of related experience in surveys, design, road maintenance, materials/soils, permits, etc.

AND

• Working knowledge of English sufficient to read, write, speak, and understand oral and written information; communicate with employees and the public in-person or via two-way radio and other electronic devices; and maintain routine written logs and simple records.

Note:

A two-year Civil or Construction Technology Degree or the following four-year degrees: Architectural, Civil, or Mechanical Engineering; Land Surveying / Geomatics; or equivalent may substitute for one year of experience. For education coursework to be considered in lieu of work experience, you must submit a copy of your transcripts.

Contact for Additional Information:

Laura Saari, MnDOT Recruitment Specialist

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