Statewide Right of Way Specialist

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Right of Way professional to support the acquisition of property and servitudes needed for transportation construction projects across Louisiana.

This position involves statewide travel and hands-on participation in all phases of right of way activities, including title research, negotiations with property owners, and maintaining project records.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in property rights acquisition, real estate acquisition, real estate property management, relocation assistance, or real estate appraisal.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field.
• A bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• This position is responsible for activities related to the acquisition of right of way, servitude and other real property.
• Researching titles in various courthouses and preparing title research reports, which includes providing current ownership with the required chain of title and the legal description needed for the preparation of appraisals, right of way and construction maps, and acts of sale.
• Prepares documents such as Project Notification Letters, Just Compensation Offer Letters, Summaries of Just Compensation and all other correspondence required by State Law and the Federal Uniform Code for negotiating, acquisition and relocation assistance.
• Contacts property owners, leaseholders and other interested parties to negotiate the amicable acquisition of right of way, servitude and other real property.
• Maintains electronic status reporting programs such as LaGov; compiles project status reports for assigned projects.
• Prepares deeds of acquisition, obtains proper signatures and records deeds in the appropriate courthouses. Also prepares vouchers, orders checks for payment, and disburses funds to property owners and other vendors for right of way, servitude and other real property acquired and services required.
• Prepares Relocation Assistance Plans and Conceptual Stage Relocation Plans to comply with Federal and State guidelines. Makes cost estimates, moving expenses estimates, computes replacement housing payments, and makes payments to displaces.
• Prepares documentation and reviews completeness and correctness of consultant and/or regional acquisition files in cases where right of way, servitude and other real estate.
• Assists in the relocation of family units, businesses and personal property for right of way required for right of way on assigned DOTD projects.
• Some travel is required.

Skills

Negotiating agreements

Critical thinking

Displaying expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Right of Way professional to support the acquisition of property and servitudes needed for transportation construction projects across Louisiana.

This position involves statewide travel and hands-on participation in all phases of right of way activities, including title research, negotiations with property owners, and maintaining project records.