Right of Way Project Lead - Property Acquisition

Volusia County

DeLand (FL)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 78,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Volusia County in DeLand, FL is seeking an experienced Right of Way Specialist II in the Engineering & Construction division. The position involves professional office and field work to acquire and disposition real property for roads, utilities, rights of way and trails.

Illustrative duties include reviewing legal descriptions, preparing instruments, conducting title searches, negotiating with consultants, maintaining parcel databases, and coordinating with design teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Real Estate or related field and two (2) years of experience in right-of-way administration; sale, acquisition or appraisal of real estate; real estate title searches and abstract preparation.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Must possess a valid driver's license at time of hire; must obtain a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.

Responsibilities

Performs complex technical and research tasks to support the acquisition, lease and sale of real property including reviewing legal descriptions; preparing legal instruments; preparing contract documents, requisitions and payment vouchers; conducting title searches and abstract research.
Establishes and maintains all pertinent records and files.
Assists the County Attorney's Office in condemnation proceedings, land donation and real estate closings.
Provides right of way information to the public, divisions, departments, and other public agencies.
Coordinates changes to construction plans with the design group; verifies title insurance and obtains subordinations; prepares and records all documents; and maintains parcel database and right of way management reports.
May negotiate contracts with right of way consultants.
Researches and provides project-related information to consultants and conducts regular progress meetings.