Right of Way Agent 2 – Senior Right of Way Agent

Salary: $5,498 - $8,525

Apply today to be a senior right of way agent! In this role, you will assist in the determination of which property will be needed for highway projects within scope, schedule and budget to further the agency’s mission to provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that brings people together and helps Oregon’s communities and economy thrive.

We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions and hope you will join us on our path to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an agency that embraces social equity through our values, strategic planning, and actions. Leaning into our equity priorities means we continually examine what we do, the impact we have, and our progress toward weaving social equity into who we are. To learn more about our social equity commitments, visit our Social Equity website. 

 

If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile.

·      Contact and interview property owners and others affected by a proposed project to explain and discuss the right of way acquisition program and to obtain information for liaison needs.

·      Provide estimates of real estate value to the project team and other teams as needed.

·      Oversee agents to ensure policy, procedures and safety is met while acquiring, appraising and relocating personal property.

·      Write contact specifications, perform bidding processes and hire fee appraisers.

·      Negotiate sales of property, contracts and appraisals.

·      Assist with clearing the right of way via demolition or tree removal as needed for the project.

·      Work closely with agencies such as Department of Environmental Quality, Department of Water Resources and Division of State Lands to ensure regulatory requirement and standards are met.

·      Attend various meetings related to right of way projects and answer questions from the public or other groups of people.

·      Work in a team environment in the design process to provide a project that is ready for construction.

·      Travel throughout Region 2 and walk distances that sometimes can have difficult terrain.

·      Work is primarily in office with the possibility of hybrid work after completion of trial service.

·      To request a copy of the position description, which includes all duties and working conditions, please email ODOTRecruitment@odot.oregon.gov.

·      Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, flexible work schedules, competitive benefits packages and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation.

·      Live, work and play in Salem, Oregon!

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Note: A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, forestry, agriculture, civil engineering, geology, geography, real estate, communications or related degree may substitute for three years of the required experience.

 

 

Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.

·      Experience planning, performing and managing the right of way phase of a transportation project.

·      Experience delivering right of way in accordance with the Uniform Relocation Act

·      Highly organized, efficient, resourceful and reactive to project needs and requirements performed within a team setting.

·      Experience with successfully interacting with people in difficult situations and circumstances both internal and external to the agency.

Learn more and apply: 

This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Monday May 29, 2023. 

  

Click here to learn more and apply! Please note that we can only accept applications through our website. 

  

Questions? Call 503-779-9733 or email ODOTRecruitmentJB@odot.oregon.gov.  

ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer