Right Of Way Agent

Richland County Ag; South Carolina; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Richland County Ag in South Carolina seeks a Right Of Way Agent to secure rights-of-way for county road projects and capital improvements.

You will research property ownership, establish boundaries through records, prepare easements, contact owners, and coordinate with departments and external parties.

The role also involves maintaining ROW records, handling inquiries, and performing general admin tasks to support project delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED supplemented by formal training or coursework equivalent to at least one year of college education or specialized advanced training in surveying, construction, engineering technology or a closely related field.

Responsibilities

• Obtains rights-of-way for the construction of new County roads and other capital improvements.
• Researches property ownership of parcels of land associated with roads, bridges, and drainage construction projects.
• Researches legal records to establish boundaries of properties.
• Prepares temporary and permanent easement documents for signatures and recording.
• Locates and contacts property owners for execution of documents; negotiates terms for signatures.
• Maintains and manages right-of-way records and database.
• Retrieves and reports right-of-way information as requested.
• Assists in coordinating assigned activities and functions with those of other County departments, engineers, developers, contractors, property owners, and outside agencies as appropriate.
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.
• Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving data, preparing spreadsheets, answering the telephone, etc.
• Receives new subdivision deeds and easements, obtains administrative approval, records same, and distributes copies.

Education

High school diploma or GED with related training in surveying/engineering technology or closely related field

Job description

## Right Of Way AgentApplylocations: Public Works Office Buildingtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R2595### ESSENTIAL TASKSThe tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary.Obtains rights-of-way for the construction of new County roads and other capital improvements.Researches property ownership of parcels of land associated with roads, bridges, and drainage construction projects.Researches legal records to establish boundaries of properties.Prepares temporary and permanent easement documents for signatures and recording.Locates and contacts property owners for execution of documents; negotiates terms for signatures.Maintains and manages right-of-way records and database.Retrieves and reports right-of-way information as requested.Assists in coordinating assigned activities and functions with those of other County departments, engineers, developers, contractors, property owners, and outside agencies as appropriate.Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, complaints and requests for assistance regarding areas of responsibility.Performs general administrative / clerical work as required, including but not limited to copying and filing documents, entering and retrieving computer data, preparing spreadsheets, answering the telephone, etc.Receives new subdivision deeds and easements, obtains administrative approval, records same, and distributes copies.**VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION:**Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by formal training, special courses or self-education that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in surveying, construction, engineering technology or a closely related field.Thank you for your interest in employment with Richland County Government. Apply for an open position online by selecting the job title you are interested in and clicking the "Apply" link. If this is your first time applying online, you must create an account and select a Username and Password. After your account is established, you may begin completing your application. This application may be saved and used to apply for more than one job opening. The County only accepts applications for positions that are currently open and advertised. You are responsible for documenting all relevant qualifications in the appropriate section of the application. Do not list "refer to a resume", as resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application. **All prior work history must be listed on your application.** Resumes are treated as supplements to the application only and will not replace any section of the application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified, even if a resume is attached. The application is the primary tool used when determining whether the minimum qualifications are satisfied, so be sure to complete all sections.Applications are due by the deadline noted on the job posting. You will be notified by email regarding the status of your application. **The Human Resource Services Department is not able to provide status updates by telephone or email.**