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RIGHT OF WAY AGENT SENIOR

Job Location:

Address: 4950-ROW PROJECT MANAGEMENT
205 S 17th Avenue
Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $62,446.70 - $72,446.70 
Anticipated Salary: $67,446.70

Grade: 21

Closing Date: April 21st, 2025

Job Summary:

Under general direction of the Right of Way Project Management Section Manager, this upper level Right of Way Agent Senior independently performs timely and efficient Right of Way project management and coordination to ensure projects progress consistently, are completed as scheduled and are in compliance with all State and Federal statutes and regulations.

Project coordination includes reviewing, communicating, negotiating, finalizing, and monitoring the related processes within the Right of Way Group, including land survey, plans, title data, legal descriptions, appraisals, acquisition, relocation, demolition, condemnation and Right of Way Clearances are completed as required in a timely, efficient and lawful manner.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. The first six (6) months of employment must be in the office.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Coordinates the development and completion of Right of Way projects, ensuring the timely completion of all required services and products, including legal documents, environmental and engineering plans and documents, applications, appraisals, exhibits and court related materials. Provides training and mentoring to lower level Coordinators. Provides Right of Way Clearances in a timely, efficient and lawful manner.

Arranges and Coordinates meetings with management and project stakeholders, communicating Right of Way, ADOT and Federal requirements, policies and procedures. Develops and/or distributes essential project information to maintain progress and meet project schedules.

Administers ADOT's responsibility assigned by FHWA to oversee Local Public Agencies' Right of Way requirements, including audits for compliance, providing technical assistance, and providing training workshops.

Attends and participates in meetings and training as required and assigned.

May be required to drive a state vehicle in the course and scope of state business. Out of town travel and overnight lodging as needed.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:
Upper Level Knowledge of:
-State, Federal and ADOT regulations, rules, policies and procedures.
-Real estate and appraisal concepts and products, theory and best practices.
-Eminent domain requirements, standards and best practices.
-Federal and State transportation design and construction regulations.
-Project management and coordination techniques and best practices.
-Civil engineering plans, right of way surveys, plans, and legal description standards.
-Interpretation of title data and legal descriptions.
-Public relations techniques and best practices.
-Training and mentoring techniques and best practices.
-Personal computer equipment and applications, Google Workspace.

Skills:
Upper Level Skills in:
-Oral and written communication.
-Effectively communicating with property owners and other partners.
-Project management and coordination.
-Personal computer applications.
-Reading and comprehending civil engineering plans and right of way plans.
-Reading and comprehending title data and legal descriptions.
-Organizing and prioritizing techniques.
-Establishing priorities and effectively handling a number of tasks simultaneously.
-Adjusting to changing priorities.
-Writing detailed contracts and reports.
-Performing in-depth research and analysis.
-Identifying and resolving complex problems.
-Performing inter-person