Right-of-Way Agent I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Transportation Cabinet is seeking a Right-of-Way Agent I in Fayette County, located at 800 Newtown Court, Lexington, KY 40511. The role offers beginning level professional work under supervision in the highway Right-of-Way program and includes duties such as data gathering, meeting owners, and relocation support.

Minimum education is a bachelor's degree in business or public administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in public relations with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Basic knowledge of real estate and related experience.
• Experience in negotiations.
• Office and computer skills, mathematics and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist appraisers in gathering data.
• Meet with property owners to acquire proposed right-of-way.
• Assist relocation agents in relocating displaced property owners.
• Assist in property management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public relations

Real estate knowledge

Negotiation

Office skills

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or public administration

Job description

Right-of-Way Agent I

Advertisement Closes: 10/19/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Reference #: 2605379

Salary: $3,035.50 - $4,553.26 Monthly

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency: Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location: 800 Newtown Court, Lexington, KY 40511 USA

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of ourcustomers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improveboth the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe,efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economicopportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Project Development Section as a Right of Way Agent I in Fayette County, you’ll have theopportunity to under immediate supervision, perform beginning level professional work in one or more phases ofthe highway Right-of-Way program.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Assist appraisers in gathering data
• Meet with property owners to acquire proposed right-of-way
• Assist relocation agents in relocating displaced property owners
• Assist in property management
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Experience in public relations with strong communication and organizational skills
• Basic knowledge of real estate and related experience
• Experience in negotiations
• Office and computer skills, mathematics and measurement skills

Benefits and Perks:

• Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings
• Professional Development opportunities and ongoing training.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Employee wellness programs

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the normand measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal governmentwith your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verifyonce you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements:

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Under the laws of eminent domain (exercising the right of condemnation), broad experience in at least one of the following areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis: 1. Professional duties of research for and preparation of documented appraisals (value of property, land, structures and improvements) through the Appraisal Process which are then approved for Right-of-Way acquisition; 2. Initiating and conducting problem solving negotiations including details of appraisal and offer with owner leading to approved settlements or condemnation; 3. Initiating and providing relocation assistance including but not limited to reimbursement of moving expenses, replacement housing computations, and reestablishment expenses to displaced persons, businesses, or non-profit organizations; 4. Handling the disposal of improvements and environmental cleanup on properties which may include carcinogenic or hazardous materials. (Eminent Domain is the right of government to take or to authorize the taking of private property for public use, just compensation usually being given to the owner). Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Within six (6) months of employment, shall provide the hiring agency documentation that employee is a Notary Public properly commissioned and bonded in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions:

Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Work is performed in all types of weather conditions. Statewide assignments and overnight travel will be required.

Probationary Period:

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Robin Sprague at [e-mail] or 859-246-2355.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D