Right-of-Way Representative

St. Louis County, MO; Missouri; On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

PTO policy

Job summary

The Department of Transportation and Public Works in St. Louis County seeks a Right-of-Way Representative to acquire necessary property rights for public construction projects, including roadways and sidewalks.

The role offers an hourly starting salary of $25.45–$30.54 plus a comprehensive benefits package and PTO. A rigorous selection process includes interviews, background checks, and drug screening as part of the eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in property appraisal or acquisition with a public or private agency.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License.
• Licensed as a Real Estate Agent by the State of Missouri.
• Approval for Appraisal Review from Missouri Department of Transportation.

Responsibilities

• Research right of way projects by obtaining and reviewing legal property descriptions, plats, survey information, deeds, maps and other records to determine property ownership.
• Conduct meetings with property owners, prepare necessary documentation for acquiring right-of-ways, present offer of compensation, schedule follow-up meetings until compensation is accepted and handle disputes.
• Prepare and evaluate bids for appraisers, award the contract and review appraiser’s report by checking calculations and determining accuracy.
• Assist in the disposal of excess acquisition properties, review leases and coordinate property management.
• Testify at condemnation proceedings as required.

Skills

Negotiation

Research

Communication

Documentation

Tools

Driver's License

Notary Public

Real Estate License

Appraisal Review Approval

Job description

The Department of Transportation and Public Works seeks to hire a Right-of-Way Representative for St. Louis County to a cquire the necessary property rights for the establishment of public construction projects, including roadways, storm waterways, culverts and sidewalks.

The typical starting salary range will be $25.45 - $30.54 hourly depending on the candidate's qualifications and experience as well as budgetary considerations. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package and a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/administration/personnel/benefits.

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Essential Function Examples

• Research right of way projects by obtaining and reviewing legal property descriptions, plats, survey information, deeds, maps and other records to determine property ownership.

• Conduct meetings with property owners, prepare necessary documentation for acquiring right-of-ways, present offer of compensation, schedule follow-up meetings until compensation is accepted and handle disputes.

• Prepare and evaluate bids for appraisers, award the contract and review appraiser’s report by checking calculations and determining accuracy.

• Assist in the disposal of excess acquisition properties, review leases and coordinate property management.

• Testify at condemnation proceedings as required.

Marginal Function Examples

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Two years of experience in property appraisal or acquisition with a public or private agency and equivalent to completion of course work in property appraisal.

• Possession of a valid Drivers License.

• Licensed as a Notary Public.

• Licensed as a Real Estate Agent by the State of Missouri.

• Approval for Appraisal Review from Missouri Department of Transportation.

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. Responses provided to the interview questions listed under the Supplemental Question heading of this posting will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. Once questions are scored, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at [phone] for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County

Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
[phone]

Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: [phone]

www.stlouiscountymo.gov