District 3: REP020 - Right of Way Specialist 1 (PGH) Thomaston, GA

STATE PROFILE SUMMARY: Under supervision, provides real estate services for the settlement and acquisition of property for right of way.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: (Included but not limited to)

·       Performs real estate duties in a learning capacity in either the District or General Office.

·       May prepare right-of-way cost estimates.

·       May research deeds, tax records and routine chain of titles.

·        Negotiate and close uncomplicated acquisitions.

·       May assist in the preparation of right of way appraisals.

·       May assist property owners or tenants through relocation process.

·       May attend public hearings, property owner meetings, and field plan reviews.

·       May manage surplus properties.

·       May prepare relocation packages.

·       May assist local governments with acquisitions.

·       May assist with demolition and removal of structures.

·       Gaining working knowledge of the ROW process; pre-acquisition, appraisals/appraisal review, negotiations through closing including the relocation process and property management duties.

·       Completing Group “A” Appraisal Classes and obtaining 200 appraisal experience hours.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university OR One year of related experience performing related real estate services.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of related experience performing real estate services.

AGENCY REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: (KSAs)

·       Ability to perform simple calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and percentages.

·       Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

·       Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.

·       Strong customer orientation.

·       Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as it relates to areas of: Real Estate, Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management, Statistics, Information Systems, Managerial Sciences, Risk Management,  Insurance, Transportation, Transportation Planning, or Transportation Engineering.

·       Basic level skills in Microsoft Office.

AGENCY PREFERRED COMPETENCIES: (KSAs)

·       Ability to recognize and interpret symbols, lines, and other information shown on plans, profiles and maps as related to simple right-of-way activities.

·       Knowledge of real estate, property appraisal, or negotiation (e.g., acquired through experience or completion of formal courses in these areas).

·       Ability to visualize before and after conditions of property based upon map information (such as slope and boundaries) and explain these changes to affected persons.

·       Ability to use appropriate technology to locate, record, and transfer real estate data as required.

·       Eagerness to learn.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER