Right-of-Way Agent I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Lexington (AL); In loco; USD 34.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Comprehensive health insurance with/ok

Retirement savings

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Employee wellness programs

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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is seeking a Right-of-Way Agent I in Fayette County, based in Lexington, KY. Under supervision, you will perform beginning level professional work in the highway Right-of-Way program and assist with data collection, negotiations, and property management.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business/public administration or related field; experience is not required. Benefits include health, retirement, and professional development opportunities.

Competenze

• Education: bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Public relations

Negotiations

Office skills

Communication

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Strumenti

Real estate knowledge

Appraisal process

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Right-of-Way Agent I

Pay Grade12

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

Description

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

Ideal candidate will have experience in:

• 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!

We invite you to apply for the opportunity to allow you to expand your learning potential while providing asteady paycheck and benefits.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

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