Right-of-Way Representative

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

Job summary

St. Louis County is seeking a Right-of-Way Representative to acquire property rights for public construction projects including roadways, storm drains, and sidewalks.

The position starts at an hourly range of $25.45–$30.54, with a comprehensive benefits package and PTO. The duties include reviewing property descriptions, meeting with owners, preparing offers, and processing appraisals and disposals as needed. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in property appraisal or acquisition with a public or private agency.
• 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.

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

Property appraisal

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Description

The Department of Transportation and Public Works seeks to hire a Right-of-Way Representative for St. Louis County to acquire 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.

Examples of Duties

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Information

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.

Contact Information

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

Benefits

St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.