Right of Way Project Coord- ROW (Austin District)

Texas Department of Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Department of Transportation is seeking a Right of Way Project Coordinator to support state and federally funded right of way programs. You will negotiate with landowners, assist in relocations, review appraisals, coordinate eminent domain, and help manage project budgets and schedules.

The role involves planning, monitoring, and communicating with stakeholders, management, and other agencies, while following established procedures. A valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 1 YEAR administrative support or real estate related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)
• Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications may apply with related college education or technical training.

Responsibilities

• Assists with or contacts and meets with sponsors, property owners and/or other entities to negotiate and/or explain the acquisition, lease, disposal and/or relocation processes, present offers, answer questions and resolve problems
• May assist with or identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them
• Assists with or researches problems and coordinates solutions regarding assigned projects and makes recommendations to improve programs and/or operations
• Assists with or coordinates, plans, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies
• Assists with or compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures; provides regular updates to management, project teams, and others on project status and related issues
• Assists with or initiates projects, obtaining authorization and commitment, and demonstrating business need and project feasibility, including the development and oversight of work authorizations, project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, cost estimates and projections
• Assists with managing program responsibilities including, but not limited to, project budgeting and setup, files and records administration, contractor selection and management as well as services related to surveying, appraisal, acquisition/negotiation, relocation, condemnation support, and demolition
• Assists or establishes and maintains liaison with and serves in a consultative capacity between the Department, Office of the Attorney General, federal agencies and appropriate courts, utility companies, title companies and other entities having interest in the property
• Assists with or oversees current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; consults and advises personnel in policies and procedures and ensures conformance with federal and/or state laws and guidelines
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Skills

Project planning

Negotiation

Public relations

Administrative tasks

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position assists in performing project management work related to state and federally funded right of way projects including: negotiating with landowners, helping relocate displacees, reviewing appraisals, assisting in the relocation of utilities, coordinating the eminent domain process, and assisting in the management of acquired right of way. Work involves assisting in coordinating the planning and initiation of projects; assisting in monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, private entities, governmental agencies, and other relevant parties. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties

The essential job duties for a Right of Way Project Coordinator include:

• Assists with or contacts and meets with sponsors, property owners and/or other entities to negotiate and/or explain the acquisition, lease, disposal and/or relocation processes, present offers, answer questions and resolve problems
• May assist with or identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them
• Assists with or researches problems and coordinates solutions regarding assigned projects and makes recommendations to improve programs and/or operations
• Assists with or coordinates, plans, and evaluates projects using accepted project management methodologies
• Assists with or compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures; provides regular updates to management, project teams, and others on project status and related issues
• Assists with or initiates projects, obtaining authorization and commitment, and demonstrating business need and project feasibility, including the development and oversight of work authorizations, project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, cost estimates and projections
• Assists with managing program responsibilities including, but not limited to, project budgeting and setup, files and records administration, contractor selection and management as well as services related to the following areas: surveying, appraisal, acquisition/negotiation, relocation, condemnation support, and demolition
• Assists or establishes and maintains liaison with and serves in a consultative capacity between the Department, Office of the Attorney General, federal agencies and appropriate courts, utility companies, title companies and other entities having interest in the property
• Assists with or oversees current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; consults and advises personnel in policies and procedures and ensures conformance with federal and/or state laws and guidelines
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School Grad or Equivalent in any discipline.

Experience

• 1 YEAR administrative support or real estate related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by full time or prorated part time equivalent)
• -Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid driver's license at the time of application. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Competencies

• Program/project planning, development, and management methodologies
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties' positions in a direct and diplomatic manner
• Researching, evaluating and interpreting complex information
• Public relations for maintaining effective and safe working relationships with individuals and groups
• Analyzing, organizing, and communicating business and technical data
• Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
• Interpreting applicable information related to job responsibilities
• Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
• Communicate effectively
• Effectively communicate in both written and oral forms
• Exercises logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Shows initiative and action beyond what is required to improve products or services; is self-starting and completes assignments independently without constant supervision

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-su