Right-of-Way Realty Specialist
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The North and South Carolina Federal-aid Highway Divisions are hiring a Right-of-Way Realty Specialist (GS-1170-11/12 - $72,553 to $117,963 per year) in Raleigh, North Carolina or Columbia, South Carolina. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/773002100 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 02/07/2024.
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The North and South Carolina Federal-aid Highway Divisions are advertising for a "Realty Specialist" position to serve as a shared resource, supporting the Right-of-Way (ROW) Program of both offices. The candidate selected for this position has the option of residing in the Raleigh (North Carolina) or Columbia. (South Carolina) commuting area.
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As a Right-of-Way Realty Specialist, you will:
- Manage and monitor all aspects of the ROW functions in the State(s) assigned. Develop and implement the stewardship and oversight activities necessary to support and monitor all aspects of the States’ ROW. Assist Division leadership in promoting new ROW programs and modification of existing ones.
- Provide interpretations, clarifications, and authoritative determinations concerning FHWA policy, procedure, and regulatory requirements to ensure the greatest degree of compliance while also providing the necessary flexibility to meet overall program objectives.
- Maintain liaison with other Federal, State, and local agencies. Develop and present training to State, local public agencies, and other transportation stakeholders to improve performance and knowledge of new or existing requirements.
- Plan, manage, and direct activities related to the Federal-aid aspects of ROW. Identify stakeholders’ and partners’ needs and uses available resources and guidance to meet those needs and to address questions. Perform oversight reviews to ensure conformance with Federal regulations.
The ideal candidate...
- Has experience providing highway program policy guidance and technical assistance regarding a broad range of ROW and real property concepts, principles, laws, and regulations, including real property appraisal, acquisition methodology, relocation assistance and payments, property management, outdoor advertising, junkyard control, and eminent domain procedures.
- Has a background that includes a highly defined practical knowledge of the real estate principles, policies, and methodologies in all phases of real property actions, as well as expert analytical and interpersonal skills, to provide advice or solve problems related to complex or controversial real property activities.
- Has experience in program management and program review, is willing to travel, and has experience representing the organization on ROW and related program matters.
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Live and work in Raleigh!!!
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Live and work in the Columbia area!!!
If you like being challenged and making a difference, you'll like it here! The weather is awesome - i's warm, sunny, and hot (famously hot sometimes) - best of all...it's not cold! Sure, summer temperatures may peak in the 90s, but winters see little to no snowfall with daily highs in the 50s and 60s.
It’s fun – Columbia has 50,000-acre Lake Murray nearby, three beautiful rivers running through local towns and communities, and multiple walking trails in the "Midlands." Enjoy a University of South Carolina "Gamecock" baseball or basketball or football game or hang out with the Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team (a Kansas City Royals Major League Baseball affiliate). A dynamic cultural arts community offers a symphony, an art museum, multiple theatrical companies, and the Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens.
There are TONS of great dining options, golf courses, and tennis facilities. Columbia is a two-hour drive from the Isle of Palms on the Atlantic Ocean or an equidistant trip to Caesars Head or Table Rock in the mountains, which means there are countless opportunities for swimming and hiking and a whole lot of fun!