Right of Way Specialist

Volusia County; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

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.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Adobe

GIS software

Real estate practices

Surveying basics

Title search

Negotiation

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business Administration/Real Estate or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Adobe

GIS software

Job description

The County of Volusia is seeking an experienced Right of Way Specialist II for the Engineering & Construction division. This position will be located in DeLand, Florida; and will be responsible professional office and field work involving the acquisition and disposition of real property for the County of Volusia including but not limited to road and utility rights of way and trails.

Illustrative Duties

(NOTE: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.)

• 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; processing applications for abandonments, vacations, special assessments, Murphy reservations, and right of way releases.
• 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.
• May be assigned to other county locations based upon operational needs.
• Attends work on a regular and consistent basis.
• Must adhere to Federal, State, County and Local ordinances.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of basic computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of and ability to use Adobe and GIS software.
• Knowledge of real estate practices and principles.
• Knowledge of basic surveying practices and map reading.
• Knowledge of appraisal methods and practices and property values in the County.
• Knowledge of requirements of forms, content and recording necessary to validate the documents involved in real estate transactions.
• Knowledge of real estate title search and verification.
• Ability to understand technical documents relating to property.
• Ability to review and interpret legal descriptions.
• Ability to perform complex research tasks.
• Ability to read and prepare contracts, property conveyance and other legal documents.
• Ability to conduct negotiations.
• Ability to manage a roadway acquisition project.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under stressful conditions.
• Ability to interact effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to relocate to other county locations based upon operational needs.