Right of Way Agent III - Property Management

State of Vermont; Barre (VT); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Vermont is seeking a Right of Way Agent III in the Property Management unit of the Transportation Agency, located in Barre, VT. This permanent, full-time role manages state-owned real estate assets for transportation projects, including acquisitions and disposition of surplus property.

Primary duties include researching highway rights of way, coordinating with staff, surveyors, attorneys and municipalities, and traveling across the state.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in real estate, property management, or related field.
• OR One year of experience as a Right of Way Agent II.

Responsibilities

• Research existing highway right of ways and coordinate with internal staff, districts, surveyors, attorneys, municipalities, and others.
• Travel throughout the State; interact with property owners and local officials; some evenings or overtime work required.
• Use of OnBase and Microsoft products; must be organized and able to multi-task.

Job description

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Title: Right of Way Agent III - Property Management

Application Deadline Date: 11/23/2026

Department: Transportation Agency

Location: Barre, VT, US

Position Type: Permanent

Schedule Type: Full Time

Minimum Salary: $25.08

Maximum Salary: $39.04

Overview

This position is in the Right of Way Acquisitions Section under Property Management. The Property Management Unit manages the orderly, efficient administration, control, and maintenance of state-owned real estate assets acquired for transportation projects, as well as the disposition or sale of surplus property.

This position will require researching existing highway right of ways, working with our internal staff along with staff from our Districts, working with surveyors, attorneys, municipalities etc. Use of OnBase, Microsoft products helpful. Must be organized and able to multi-task.

Who May Apply

This position, Right of Way Agent III (Job Requisition #56089), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

• Right of Way Agent III (Job Requisition #56089)
• Right of Way Agent IV (Job Requisition #56095)

Work is performed both in office and field settings and involves significant interaction with property owners and local officials. Assignments will require travel throughout the State. Some evening or overtime work is required. Private means of transportation is required. Certain property and relocation projects may evoke strongly differing opinions and emotional reactions.

Minimum Qualifications

Three (3) or more years of experience in real estate, property management, or related field.
OR
One (1) year of experience as a Right of Way Agent II.

Preferred Qualifications

College coursework or training in real estate, surveying, general contracting, or related field.
Experience with negotiating, property acquisition, or property management.
Ability to read detailed highway plans and to understand and create legal documents.
Ability to work with property owners and local officials.

Special Requirements

A valid driver’s license is required.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.