Right-of-Way Intern: Research, Negotiations & Documents

State of Missouri; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a Right of Way Intern for the Southwest District Office in Springfield, MO. The role provides administrative and paraprofessional support in relocation, appraisals, and negotiations under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities include researching county records, preparing negotiator packets, bid packages, and assisting with fee services and title commitments while coordinating with the district realty asset committee.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree program full-time (12+ credit hours).
• 30 credit hours completed toward current degree program. High school or other postsecondary program credits must be shown to be accepted by the current program through a degree transcript to apply.
• Possess and maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 out of 4.0, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Research county records to obtain deeds and other documents of record, conduct title searches, and review prior project plans and acquisitions.
• Prepare negotiator packets including deeds, escrow agreements, and letters of offer.
• Prepare bid packages to obtain title, mediation, appraisal, or other contracts.
• Monitor and track right of way activities, leases, acquisitions and disposals; compile reports.
• Gather information for review by district realty asset committee and facilitate meetings as necessary.
• Assist with requesting fee services, including ordering title commitments and coding fee bills for payment.
• Prepare and code acquisition payrolls and tax information for reporting purposes.
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Skills

Research county records

Prepare negotiator packets

Prepare bid packages

Monitor right of way assets

Assist with title commitments

Data reporting

Education

Enrolled in relevant bachelor’s or post-bachelor’s degree

Minimum 30 credit hours completed

Job description

MoDOT is seeking a Right of Way Intern for the Southwest District Office in Springfield, MO. The role provides administrative and paraprofessional support in relocation, appraisals, and negotiations under moderate supervision.

Responsibilities include researching county records, preparing negotiator packets, bid packages, and assisting with fee services and title commitments while coordinating with the district realty asset committee.