Right of Way Specialist Series - St. Louis District

State-of-Missour; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Leave & holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

MoDOT is seeking a right of way specialist to perform routine entry-level right of way activities in the St. Louis District, Chesterfield, MO 63017. Responsibilities include property acquisition, negotiation, relocation assistance, and related legal documents under direct supervision.

This CAREER-LADDER opening offers career advancement without a competitive interview—promoting as you gain experience. Occasional statewide travel is required, and the role supports time management, problem

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, public administration, real estate, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate for the acquisition of property and property rights for highway projects, research and prepare legal documents such as deeds, agreements, and affidavits; may represent the department in mediation.
• Conduct relocation assistance and payment program activities, present offers to owners and tenants, explain the program, and assist relocation.
• In conjunction with a Professional Land Surveyor, research and prepare legal descriptions for land and property rights and prepare conveyance documents.
• Receive requests to purchase or lease state-owned real estate; prepare advertisements and conduct sealed bid sales or leases; submit to Central Office for execution of sale or lease documents.
• Review right-of-way plans for accuracy and adequacy for project activity.

Skills

Negotiation

Time management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance, public administration, real estate, or related field

Job description

Posting closes 11/12/2026

Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.

Job Location: St. Louis District Office - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Why you’ll love this position:

The right of way specialist performs routine entry-level right of way activities in an assigned area such as real estate appraisal, negotiation, relocation assistance, propertymanagement,condemnation,andmediation.Responsibilitiesareperformed under direct supervision.

MoDOT will bring candidates onto the team as entry-level or senior level, based on your skills and experience. This opening is for one of our CAREER-LADDER positions which offers the opportunity for career advancement without having to participate in the competitive selection interview process. As you continue to learn, acquire new skills, and gain experience, you can be promoted to a higher-level position.

What you’ll do:

• Negotiates for the acquisition of property and property rights needed for highway projects; researches and prepareslegaldocumentssuchasescrowagreements,andaffidavitsnecessarytocompletetheacquisition process and obtain clear title for each assigned tract of property; prepares condemnation petition in the event of eminent domain proceedings; and may represent the department in mediation sessions.
• Conductsrelocationassistanceandpaymentprogramactivitiesforthedistrictincludingpresentingoffersfor acquisition of property and relocation assistance to property owners and tenants, explanation of the program, and assisting the individual, family, or business in relocation; determines eligibility and processes claims for reimbursement.
• InconjunctionwithaProfessionalLandSurveyor,researchesandprepareslegaldescriptionsforlandand property rights needed for a highway project and properties sold or leased; prepares conveyance documents.
• Receives requests to purchase or lease state owned real estate; prepares advertisements and conducts sealedbidsaleorleaseofexcesslandsorimprovements;preparesallsupportinginformationandsubmits to the Central Office for execution of sale or lease documents.
• Reviews right of way plans for accuracy and adequacy for project activity.

All you need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's d degree in business administration, economics, finance, public administration, real e state,or related field.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires occasional, statewide, overnight travel.
• Workmaybeperformedoutsideofnormalworkinghours.
• A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge of time management, problem solving, adaptability, and communication skills, as well as the ability to read engineering plans, create and maintain legal documentation.

More reasons to love this position:

MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.

At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States. We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability. We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours. If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team. MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position, please contact: [e-mail]