Right-of-Way Agent

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Idaho Transportation Department in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Right-of-Way Agent to manage negotiation and relocation activities for district projects. The role requires travel, a valid driver's license, and coordination with project teams.

You will participate in the entire right-of-way acquisition process, review titles, meet owners, and prepare reports, with opportunities across Apprentice and Senior levels.

Formación

• Knowledge of appraisal principles and practices.
• Familiarity with legal descriptions and instruments used to transfer property.

Responsabilidades

• Researches deeds, tax assessments, plat maps to obtain ownership data.
• Prepares legal documents, contracts, exhibits, and reports.
• Review and approve legal descriptions for accuracy.
• Verifies platting of ownership limits on plans.
• Reviews project alignments and determines extent and quality of titles.
• Negotiates property settlements and relocation aspects.
• Meets with property owners to explain project plans, appraisal process, and relocation entitlements.
• Inspect and manage department properties to ensure compliance through final disposition.

Conocimientos

Appraisal principles

Legal descriptions

Property transfer documents

Negotiation

Descripción del empleo

Posted 2 days ago | Apply before November 3, 2026

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission, and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work.

ITD currently has an opening for a Right-of-Way Agent. This position is located at District 3 in Boise, Idaho. This position administers Right-of-Way activities including negotiation and relocation functions. This position participates in all aspects of the right-of-way property acquisition process as well as property management.

Occasional travel with overnight stay and irregular working schedules are required. Valid driver's license is required.

This recruitment is being conducted at three levels,Right of Way Apprentice, Right of Way Agent, and Right of Way Agent Senior. Only one position will be filled. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for the position to which they apply.

• Researches deeds, tax assessments, plat maps and other sources to obtain property ownership data
• Prepares legal documents, contracts, agreements, exhibits, and reports
• Performs detailed review of all documents prior to recordation to ensure correctness and legibility
• Review and/or approves legal descriptions
• Verifies platting of ownership limits on plans
• Reviews project alignments and determines extent and quality of titles
• Reviews final title reports for land parcels, and determines legal instruments required to release property and obtain clear title
• Verifies completeness of legal instruments, exhibits, plans, and papers for land acquisition
• Analyzes area economic conditions, lending practices and real estate trends
• Assembles comparables and correlates factors affecting property values and prepares estimate of fair market value
• Meets with property owners to review and explain project plans, explain appraisal process, and negotiate purchase agreements
• Makes relocation studies to determine number of displacements, availability of replacement property, moving and replacement costs and time required for relocation
• Prepares relocation plans, meets with displaces to explain relocation entitlements, eligibility, and assistance
• Participate in scoping to identify potential right-of-way impacts, represent property owner concerns, and inform project teams about delivery timelines and potential costs during project development
• Inspects and manages department properties to ensure compliance with agreements through final disposition
• Reviews plans and deeds to verify property location, highway stations and proposed encroachments do not interfere with existing facilities or access control policies
• Conducts inspections to verify and evaluate advertising signs and junkyards and enforce standards and compliance with scenic enhancements programs and laws
• Negotiates for the screening or elimination of junkyards and removal of illegal signs

Administrative

• Updates database system and produces project reports
• Responds to right-of-way inquiries
• Represents the department in public hearings and meetings
• May serve as an expert witness in court
• Provides technical assistance and serves as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies, special interest groups, real estate organizations, property owners and the public

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Good Knowledge of

• Appraisal principles and practices
• Legal descriptions, documents and instruments used to transfer property

Experience

• Preparing legal descriptions of real property
• Estimating fair market value and preparing formal appraisal reports
• Negotiating property settlements
• Manipulating database software to store, retrieve and compile information into report format

Valid drivers license required

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/ .

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact [phone] (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [e-mail] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.