Senior Right of Way Agent

Requisition ID: 40867 Work Location: Public Works - Municipal Center Pay Range: A.
14, $66,930 - $103,741.
50 Starting Salary: Depending upon Qualifications Work Schedule: M-F, 8-5 Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 10/16/23 Application Deadline: Job Duties: The City of Virginia Beach's Public Works Real Estate Office is responsible for administering the acquisition and disposition of real estate for a variety of projects including roadways, utilities, economic development, and storm water.
We are looking to build our team with strong senior leadership.
The ideal candidate will be well-versed in the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Act (Uniform Act) and have a diverse background in the negotiation and acquisition of properties as well as the the relocation of residential, commercial, agricultural, and non-profit organizations displacees.
Assist the real estate agent to plan and coordinate the acquisition of real property for City and state projects to provide better services for the citizens, i.
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, water and sewer projects, parks, schools, fire station sites, and various other municipal projects.
The Senior Right-of-Way Agent may be required to perform the functions of a Right-of-Way Agent for more difficult and complex acquisition and relocation assignments.
Review appraisals for the office of Real Estate to ensure appraisals are accurate and conform to local, state, and federal requirements.
Recommends and provides support to the City Attorney’s Office in condemnation actions by providing exhibits, support documents, and trial testimony.
Assist in negotiating appraisal contracts, leases and the acquisition of certain real property to ensure all City interests are protected.
Assist displaced property owners and/or tenants with relocation advisory services.
Assist in the preparation of the section’s operating budget as well as preparing cost estimates for Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects.
Prepare reports and correspondence as required.
Track projects to including monitoring of scope, budget, and schedule.
Supervise, mentor, and train right-of-way staff.
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.
Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.
Salary is determined by qualifications.
The City of Virginia Beach provides a competitive benefits package including paid parental leave, 14 paid holidays, options for tele-working and flex schedules, and tuition reimbursement/professional development.
New employees receive 144 hours of paid time-off the first year.
This posting will be Open-Until-Filled; however, a first review of candidate submissions will be completed by November 10, 2023.
Applications submitted on/after that date will only be considered if the candidate pool needs to be expanded or additional new positions become available.
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pdf Minimum Requirements: MINIMUMS: Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to eight (8) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities, and associated with such positions as Real Estate Agent or Right-of-Way Agent.
Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Additional Requirements: DMV Transcript: Required CDL: Not Required DOT History: Not Required CPS Check: Not Required Physical: Not Required Respirator: Not Required Polygraph Review: Not Required Psychological Screening: Not Required Attachments Required: Resume Preferences: • Senior Right of Way Agent (SR/WA) designation through the International Right of Way Association or completion of this program within one (1) year employment.
• Municipal/State/Federal government experience in Real Estate Acquisitions • Experience in review and understanding of property appraisals • Knowledge and experience in property/title research • Knowledge and experience with the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act • Experience in Real Estate acquisition /transfer and sale of property • Experience interpreting roadway construction plats and plan • Experience in public meeting presentations • Supervisory experience Special Instructions: Please complete the application in its entirety.
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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions.
This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.