Located in the Right-Of-Way Division in Carson City, NV. Acquires and manages property rights for highway purposes in compliance with State and Federal regulations and the Uniform Act. Coordinates with utility and railroad operators, negotiates with property owners, and prepare acquisition and property management agreements.
Right-of-Way Agents appraise, acquire, relocate, clear, and manage real property for the State and, as requested, its political subdivisions. As such, the statutory knowledge base includes federal and State laws and regulations.
Prepare and publish narrative appraisal reports on properties, in both the before and after condition for determination of compensation which becomes the basis for negotiating acquisition of rights-of-way; prepare appraisal reports for the disposal of surplus property and the establishment of economic rent for leases, licenses and rental properties managed by the department to meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Negotiate agreements with property owners to acquire various interests in real property; ensure fair and equal treatment to the public; review accuracy of all collected data; prepare appropriate documents; initiate contact with property owners and conduct discussions; solve department and/or owner problems related to projects and acquisitions; prepare closing documents and transfer funds or present account of negotiations to review board; recommend condemnations.
Continue negotiations in coordination with legal counsel and may assist counsel in reaching settlements or preparing for trial; may act as an expert witness in court; apply real estate planning and development practices, engineering and law concepts and natural resource factors related to the appraisal and acquisition of land.
Provide relocation assistance to persons, businesses, farms, public agencies, and non-profit organizations which are to be displaced as a result of acquisition; determine individual relocation needs; supervise moving crews; obtain related bids from movers and contractors, arrange schedules; analyze comparable dwellings and select proper dwelling to calculate the entitlement base and coordinate these actions with escrow officers, bankers, real estate brokers and attorneys, ensuring that all necessary payments are made in accordance with federal and State laws.
Manage acquired properties; inspect, verify inventories, compute values for owner’s retention and public auctions, and arrange for maintenance and repairs; write rental agreements, commercial, multi-use, and airspace leases and licenses, and process evictions; conduct public auctions, direct sales of surplus properties, and solicit bids for contracts; prepare contract documents and inspect work prior to final payment.
Conduct research in a variety of areas; gather and compile information into reports and respond to questions from property owners, attorneys, and others in person, by telephone, letter, and at public hearings.
Coordinate relocation and adjustment of affected utility and railroads by agreement; review and interpret contracts and plans; identify the type and location of utility; ensure they are included in the design division’s construction plans; make contact with public and private utility companies to coordinate relocations and verify ownership of facilities; research and determine prior rights; research and determine access rights to rights-of-way; verify cost estimates provided for the relocation of utility; coordinate relocation agreements ensuring construction plans and work are completed on schedule; verify billings; and process purchase orders for payment.
Manage and control outdoor advertising and junkyards along designated highways pursuant to federal, State, and local laws and regulations; review inspection reports and issue or deny requests for sign permits.
Provide written and oral presentations as required.
Review proposed legislation and the potential impact on right-of-way operations.
Draft and review regulations as required.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Under general direction, incumbents, in addition to performing the full range of duties described in the series concept, function independently in at least three of the following right-of-way disciplines: property appraisal, negotiations, relocation assistance, property management, and utility/railroad relocation. Incumbents at this level frequently and regularly serve as project managers with responsibility for project status reporting, coordination of activities with other disciplines and divisions, project timelines, and consultant contract administration. They also function as leadworkers for other right-of-way staff assigned to projects and provide guidance to local public agencies regarding right-of-way issues. This is the advanced journey level in the series.
This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Detailed knowledge of: technical and legal terminology and descriptions relating to real estate; the Uniform Relocation Assistance & Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 as amended and other applicable federal and State laws, statutes, policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of: appraisal and acquisition principles and procedures.
Ability to: perform difficult assignments in appraisal, acquisition, relocation, property management, and utility and/or railroad relocation; make project presentations and conduct complex negotiations.
RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Kristen Burke at
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