Senior Right-of-Way Agent — Lead Property Acquisitions

IdahoPTV; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Idaho Transportation Department in Boise, ID seeks a Right-of-Way Agent Senior to support property acquisitions, prepare title and condemnation documents, and negotiate with landowners. This role also oversees contracted consultants and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Extensive travel is required. Ideal candidates will have completed the Right-of-Way apprenticeship and at least three years of related experience, plus a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Completion of Right-of-Way apprenticeship and at least three years of full-time work experience at the Right-of-Way Agent level OR four years demonstrating knowledge of public operations, policies, procedures, and standards related to right-of-way.
• A valid driver’s license is required for this position

Responsibilities

• Prepare and compile legal documents required for property acquisitions, certificates of title, and condemnation orders.
• Examine title reports and deeds to identify ownership history and clear complex title defects
• Authorize property acquisitions once all regulatory criteria and department policies are met
• Negotiate directly with landowners to acquire real property, permanent easements, and temporary construction rights
• Manage consultants who perform real property acquisitions and right-of-way services for ITD
• Review appraisal reports for documentation, compliance, and accuracy
• Research real estate markets and evaluate appraisal data to determine fair market compensation
• Review relocation and acquisition documents for compliance and standardization, coordinate relocation procedures and advise on relocation appeals
• Maintain inventory of real property deemed surplus and prepare rental/sales agreements
• Review legal descriptions, documents, and plans for compliance with laws and standards
• Coordinate and review the work of other staff
• Conduct on-site training inspections to provide technical assistance
• Represent ITD in public hearings and conferences
• Liaise with federal, state, and local agencies and real estate groups

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Contract administration

Title documents

Education

Right-of-Way apprenticeship

Job description

The Idaho Transportation Department in Boise, ID seeks a Right-of-Way Agent Senior to support property acquisitions, prepare title and condemnation documents, and negotiate with landowners. This role also oversees contracted consultants and ensures compliance with regulatory standards.

Extensive travel is required. Ideal candidates will have completed the Right-of-Way apprenticeship and at least three years of related experience, plus a valid driver's license.