Right-of-Way Apprentice

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Transportation Department in Boise is seeking a Right-of-Way Apprentice to support property acquisition for highway projects. This entry-level role trains toward the Right-of-Way Agent role, with on-the-job training across duties from deeds research to negotiating purchases.

Located in District 3, the position offers hands-on experience with public agencies and real estate processes while advancing through progressively responsible classifications.

Qualifications

• Basic appraisal principles and practices.
• Legal descriptions, documents and instruments used to transfer property.
• Experience preparing legal descriptions, estimating fair market value, negotiating property settlements, and using databases.

Responsibilities

• Research deeds, tax assessments, plat maps for ownership data.
• Prepare legal documents, contracts, exhibits, and reports.
• Review documents prior to recordation for correctness and legibility.
• Meet with property owners to discuss project plans and negotiate purchase agreements.
• Update database systems and produce project reports.
• Represent the department in public hearings and meetings.

Skills

Knowledge of appraisal principles

Negotiation basics

Database software proficiency

Job description

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

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 Apprentice. This position is located at District 3 in Boise, Idaho. The Right-of-Way Section is responsible for the acquisition of all property required for highway construction, material sources, and maintenance shed sites.The section is also responsible for the oversight of all Local Public Agencies acquiring property, who utilize federal funding for highway purposes.The acquisition of Right-of-Way follows the planning and design phases of the highway development process and is one of the final phases prior to the actual award of the construction contract. This positionwill perform entry-level Right-of-Way activities under general supervision.
The Right-of-Way Apprentice position will be used for training purposes for the Right-of-Way Agent position. Through various types of on-the-job training, the employee will learn to carry out the duties of the full-working level Right-of-Way Agent. Once employee has successfully met the requirements of the Right-of-Way Apprentice, theywill advance to the Right-of-Way Appraiser classification.

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.

Please review the minimum qualifications for each announcement and apply only for the position(s) for which you qualify.

Related announcements:Right of Way Agent andRight of Way Agent Senior

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Research 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.
• Reviews title reports for land parcels, and determines legal instruments required to release property and obtain clear title
• Verifies completeness of legal instruments, exhibits, and plans for land acquisition
• Obtains market data and real estate trends
• Assembles comparables and correlates factors affecting property values and prepares Value Estimates
• Meets with property owners to review and explain project plans, explain appraisal process and negotiate purchase agreements
• Inspects and manages department-owned 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

Administrative

• Updates database system and produces project reports
• Provides investigative research when requested to determine Agency ownership of right of way and forwards information to requestor.
• Represents the department in public hearings and meetings
• 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
• Basic appraisal principles and practices
• Legal descriptions, documents and instruments used to transfer property

Experience

• Preparing legal descriptions of real property
• Estimating fair market value
• 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.

• medical, vision, and dental insurance
• PERSI retirement benefits
• paid sick, vacation, and parental leave
• 11 paid holidays per year

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.