Transportation Realty Agent 2 - Mercer County

West Virginia Department of Transportation -
Princeton, WV

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Job Details

Full-time
$48,894.14 - $70,244.10 a year
5 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Military leave
Paid military leave
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Driver's License

Full Job Description

Salary

$48,894.14 - $70,244.10 Annually

Location

District 10, 270 Hardwood Lane, Princeton, WV

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

DOT27DX003A

Division

West Virginia Department of Transportation

District/Subdivision

District 10

Opening Date

07/16/2026

Closing Date

7/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Nature of Work

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Realty Agent 2 will report to the Design/Development Department at the District 10 Headquarters. This position performs advanced-level work in real property appraisal, real property rights acquisition, relocation assistance, property management, and right-of-way engineering and surveying. Serves as lead on projects, relocations, and acquisitions. The distinguishing factor between the Transportation Realty Agent 2 and the Transportation Realty Agent 1 is the lead role in different areas of projects. Performs related work as required.

Pay Grade 15
T0435N

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all functions on complex major projects such as negotiations, relocation assistance, and property management.
Leads projects regarding relocations, acquisitions, and project management.
Negotiates through personal contacts with owners or their agents the purchase of real property for right-of-way purposes when such purchase involves complicated problems and/or special clients.
Assesses real property to determine value.
May be required to testify in court or at hearings to provide right-of-way and/or appraisal expertise.
The work involves establishing criteria, assessing program effectiveness, or investigating or analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions.
Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

Knowledge of real property appraisal, real property rights acquisition, relocation assistance, property management, and right-of-way engineering and surveying theories and techniques.
Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations as applied to real estate/right-of-way activities of the Department of Transportation.
Knowledge of professional negotiation procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of property values, real estate financing, property management principles, and salvage methods.
Ability to negotiate with property owners.
Ability to handle all property management and/or relocation work in a high-volume district.
Ability to compile, document, and present facts, and to use judgment in their interpretation.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
Substitution: Experience as described below may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.

AND

Applicants must have completed the Division of Highways course "Appraisal Principles" or one appraisal course recognized by the Appraisal Institute or the National Society of Real Estate Appraisers.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in appraisal or appraisal review, negotiations, real estate management or real estate sales, relocation, other right-of-way experience, construction, surveying, or related business operations.
Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula.

Promotion Only: Two (2) years of experience in the Transportation Realty Agent classification series.

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Nature of Work

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

Skills and Knowledge

Minimum Requirements

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