Right of Way Specialist

Southern Arkansas University; Mechanicsville (VA); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

A public university is seeking a part-time team member for Land Acquisition and Property Management. Responsibilities include conducting appraisal reviews, performing technical reviews, and providing guidance in legal and acquisition processes. Successful candidates will have strong analytical and communication skills, with a background in project management and real estate. The position requires working independently and in a team environment, focusing on detail and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct legal research.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on analysis of available information.
• Ability to complete routine work assignments with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.
• Skill in interpersonal communication with competencies in persuasion and conflict management.
• Skill in interpersonal communication and conflict management.
• Knowledge of federal and state land acquisition laws.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Appraisal Reviews and approve appraisals for all types of real property.
• Perform technical reviews of certificates, plans, and property descriptions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to maximize production and accuracy.
• Assist program manager in legal and acquisition processes.
• Perform duties as assigned by the program manager and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Skills

Ability to analyze information

Effective communication

Negotiation and mediation

Provide direction and technical assistance

Read and interpret plans

Work effectively in a team environment

Skill in the use of computers and software applications

Legal research

Decision making

Attention to detail

Project management knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Web-based applications proficiency

Education

Training or education in Land Acquisition, Real Estate, or related field

Tools

Computers and web-based applications

Job description

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Job Category: Land Acquisition and Property Management

Apply Before: 11/21/2025, 11:59 PM

Job Schedule: Part time

Contact Name: Audrey Phillips

Contact Email: [e-mail]

Job Description

Actively participate as a multi-faceted team member to accomplish project objectives (milestones), achieve project quality, assure cost effectiveness, and meet advertisement schedules. Complete routine and complex assignments in the legal section of Right of Way. Perform special duties as assigned.

How you will contribute

• Conduct Appraisal Reviews: Recommend revisions or corrections and approve appraisals prepared by staff, fee, or consultant appraisers for all types of real property to determine just compensation. Prepare appraisal reports on selected parcels. Inspect affected property and evaluates supporting appraisal documentation.
• Perform Technical Reviews: Perform technical reviews of certificates, plans, property descriptions, including centerline, metes and bounds and plats, utility clauses and condemnation authorizations appointing fee counsel to represent VDOT in litigation matters. Conduct reviews of the negotiation reports to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Communicate orally and in writing to regional staff to make necessary corrections, additions, or deletions so that documents can be further processed.
• Perform duties as assigned.
• Program Assistance: Provide technical assistance to program manager in charge of acquisition, legal, relocation, special negotiations, policy, and audit. Review legal documents, plans and descriptions with assistant program manager, provide training and guidance to regional personnel and central office staff as needed.
• Provide Technical Support: Provide guidance and advice to maximize production, accuracy, and timeliness. All legal considerations are considered. Support management. Provide training, project orientation, and updates. Work with the engineering sections, while minimizing negative impacts on private property and taking sensitive issues into consideration.

What will make you successful

• Ability to analyze information and reach independent conclusions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to negotiate and mediate to resolve conflicts.
• Ability to provide direction and technical assistance.
• Ability to read and interpret plans.
• Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers in a team environment.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to conduct legal research.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on analysis of available information.
• Ability to provide direction and technical assistance to diverse customers.
• Ability to read plat sheets.
• Ability to work independently and complete routine work assignments with an attention to detail.
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.
• Skill in interpersonal communication with competencies in persuasion and conflict management.
• Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience, or education in Land Acquisition, Real Estate, or related field desired.
• Knowledge of Federal and State laws related to land acquisition.
• Knowledge of project development related to highway construction and improvements.
• Knowledge of real estate practices.
• Skilled at working in an environment where attention to detail and analysis are highly valued.
• Skilled at working in an environment where legal documents are routinely generated and reviewed.