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Caerell
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TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB REQUISITION





JOB REQUISITION NUMBER: 004912

BUSINESS UNIT: Fort Worth District

OPENING DATE: 12/22/2003

CLOSING DATE: 01/08/2004 at 5:00 pm 

Completed application packet must be submitted prior to the above closing date and

time. Mailed applications must be postmarked on or before the closing date.

SALARY: 2,925.00- 4,447.00 PER MONTH

BUSINESS TITLE: P088 / Right of Way Agent IV

CLASSIFICATION TITLE: Right of Way Agent IV

SALARY GROUP/CLASS: B10 / 2086

You are encouraged to apply at the nearest Texas Department of Transportation

Human Resources Office as listed on the application instruction sheet between the

hours of 8am and 5pm. However, applications will be accepted at any Texas

Department of Transportation location. Human Resources Office telephone:

817/370-6845

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities

for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with

Disabilities Act of 1990. 

WORK LOCATION NAME AND ADDRESS:

RIGHT OF WAY

2501 SOUTHWEST LOOP 820

FORT WORTH,TX 76133

NUMBER OF OPENINGS: 1

TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Regular Full-Time

TYPE OF DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIRED: Regular

TRAVEL (Overnight): Yes - 5%

SHIFTS: FIRST

JOB DESCRIPTION

Performs technical and clerical work related to state and federally funded right-of-way negotiations, relocations, appraisals, acquisitions and compliance for highway construction and improvements. Oversees Right-of-Way appraisals, negotiations, relocations, eminent domain, local public agencies, and payments/records. Work requires considerable contact with private entities and governmental agencies. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives. Issues are rarely referred to the supervisor but are handled at the occurrence.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Serves as a Department expert in program responsibilities.

Develops, implements and interprets Department policies and procedures as they relate to right of way negotiations, relocations and acquisitions.

Ensures compliance with applicable state and federal laws; oversees and advises personnel on proper implementation.

Prepares, processes and maintains documents, references and resource materials utilizing automation equipment.

Performs legal and technical review analysis of schematics, maps, surveys, field notes, property descriptions, pre-appraisal and appraisals, titles, deeds, legal and curative instruments/exhibits.

Performs legal and technical review analysis of real estate documents, legal or curative instruments and exhibits for acquisition of Department right of way properties for highway construction and improvements.

Maintains liaison with and serves in a consultative capacity between the Department, Attorney General's Office, federal agencies and appropriate courts, title companies and other entities having an interest in the property.

Researches problems and coordinates solutions regarding program responsibilities; prepares correspondence and makes recommendations to improve programs.

Oversees current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; consults and advises personnel in policies and procedures.

Trains others in program responsibilities.

Serves as a lead worker and coordinates the work of others.

Assumes administrative duties of supervisor in his absence.

Contacts and drives state vehicle to meet with sponsors, property owners and other entities to negotiate and explain the acquisition, lease, disposal and relocation processes, answer questions and resolve problems.

Coordinates, reviews and processes acquisition, and relocation payment requests for correlation with associated documents for property reimbursement, relocation costs and eminent domain proceedings.

Ensures conformance with federal and state laws and guidelines.

Coordinates execution of relocation, acquisition, and condemnation papers with Department payment processing personnel, property owners, and title companies for commitment and closure.

Coordinates revised offers; signs and distributes negotiator's closing reports.

Oversees vendor application and approval process.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, real estate, management, accounting, or public relations plus three (3) years progressively responsible experience in right-of-way. Additional related experience in engineering, business or public administration, real estate, management, accounting or public relations may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. (Experience requirements may be satisfied by full-time experience or the prorated part-time equivalent.)


KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Thorough knowledge of

appraisal practices

maps, plans and schematics

property condemnation procedures

legal property descriptions

basic math

real estate practices, procedures and terminology

relocation assistance policies and procedures

state and federal laws pertaining to real estate and right of way acquisition, appraisal and relocation

right of way policies and procedures

principles of right of way acquisition

budgetary procedures 

Skill in

negotiation

the use of personal computers

problem solving

public relations

the use of Windows based software 

Ability to

lead the work of others

plan

direct

coordinate

analyze

interpret information

interact with the public and governmental entities

read and interpret schematics, plans, diagrams, maps and blueprints

negotiate

instruct

communicate effectively

train

maintain effective working relationships

prepare and maintain records, files and reports


CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

External final applicants for any department position who could potentially be required to drive for the department must pass a drug test prior to employment and will be subject to reasonable cause testing during employment.

Driver's record check will be conducted by the department. Satisfactory driving records are required for driving state or personal vehicles and motor-driven equipment to conduct agency business.

Required to work hours other than 8 to 5.

Required to wear personal protective equipment provided by employer and comply with all safety requirements.

REMARKS

As part of its employment process, TxDOT may procure or have prepared a criminal background check. An applicant with an unsatisfactory criminal background check report is ineligible to be hired for the position for which the report is initiated.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills held or performed by employees in this job. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned.

Applicants should clearly describe on their applications how they meet the minimum requirements (education and experience) and knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. In addition to a completed application, the department will accept a separate sheet(s) from applicants explaining how they meet the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (if you do so, each explanation should be limited to one-half page per KSA). 

Screening for minimum requirements will be based on the identified education and experience needed to perform the essential functions. Interviewee selection is based on information provided explaining how the applicant meets each knowledge, skill and ability requirement.

Definitions of Knowledge, Skills and Abilities requirements: 

Some knowledge: a basic knowledge of job requirements gained through education, training or experience to perform work as a beginner, trainee or routine worker.

Working knowledge: sufficient knowledge of a job to perform essential functions of the position; usually requires previous experience or education and specialized training. 

Considerable knowledge: sufficient knowledge of a job and the business area to which it belongs to follow and/or help develop new methods, procedures or processes, train others, review the work of others and assume responsibility for people or product. 

Thorough knowledge: an in-depth knowledge of elements of a job and the business area to which it belongs to develop and implement new methods, procedures or processes, train others, review the work of others and assume responsibility for people or product. 

Extensive knowledge: a broad knowledge of elements of a job and interrelated business areas to develop or direct the development of new methods, procedures or processes, implement their use and integration into existing programs and assume responsibility for people or product.

Skills: acquired measurable behaviors (e.g., use of a personal computer).

Ability: natural talents or developed proficiencies (e.g., communicate technical information).

Applicants may submit attachments to provide the 'Summary of Experience' information in the Employment History section of the application. A note to 'See Attachment' in the experience portion of the application is acceptable. All other items under Employment History must be fully completed. Resumes and attachments explaining knowledge, skills, and abilities will continue to be accepted for whatever additional information they contain, but not in place of a completed application. 

An internal applicant who is selected for a position in their current salary group will not be eligible for an increase in salary if the new state title is the same as the old. If the new state title is different from the old, the selectee may receive an increase of up to 3.4%.

Successful completion of a post-offer/pre-employment physical exam at employer's expense is required and is a condition of employment. If hired, you must provide document(s) within three (3) days of your hire date that establish your identity and employment eligibility. A complete list of acceptable documents is on file with your local Texas Workforce Commission office.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
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