Statewide Right of Way Specialist

State of Louisiana

Monroe (LA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

4 days ago

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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 for transportation construction across Louisiana. The role involves hands-on title research, negotiations with property owners, and coordination with consultants and agencies, with statewide travel.

Ideal candidates have experience in property rights, relocation assistance, or real estate appraisal, and possess strong analytical and

Qualifications

Three years of experience in property rights acquisition, real estate acquisition, relocation assistance, or real estate appraisal.
Six years of full-time experience in any field.
Experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned counts as one year of experience toward the six years. Maximum substitution is 120 semester hours (four years).

Responsibilities

Researching titles in courthouses and preparing title research reports with current ownership and legal descriptions for appraisals and right of way maps.
Preparing documents such as Just Compensation offers, notices, and related correspondence.
Negotiating with property owners, leaseholders, and interested parties for amicable acquisitions.
Maintaining electronic status reporting programs and compiling project status reports.
Preparing deeds, securing signatures, recording deeds, and disbursing funds for acquisitions and services.
Relocation planning and cost estimates, and relocating disbursement payments.
Reviewing consultant/region acquisition files for completeness and correctness.
Assisting in relocating families and businesses for right of way projects.
Traveling as required.