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19580 - Right of Way Specialist

19580 - Right of Way Specialist

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  • 731 Harrison Avenue, Salem, Virginia, United States, 24153
  • Closing at: Sep 26 2026 - 00:00 EDT
  • VA Dept of Transportation
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Hiring Range: $54362.00 to $88339.00

Full Time or Part Time: Full_Time

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Description for Candidates:

  • Actively participate as a multi-faceted team member to accomplish project objectives (milestones), achieve project quality, assure cost effectiveness and meet advertisement schedules. Complete routine and complex assignments in the legal section of Right of Way.

    How you will contribute:
  • Conduct Appraisal Reviews: Recommend revisions or corrections and approve appraisals prepared by staff, fee or consultant appraisers for all types of real property to determine just compensation. Prepare appraisal reports on selected parcels. Inspect affected property and evaluates supporting appraisal documentation.
  • Perform Technical Reviews: Perform technical reviews of certificates, plans, property descriptions, including centerline, metes and bounds and plats, utility clauses and condemnation authorizations appointing fee counsel to represent VDOT in litigation matters. Conduct reviews of the negotiation reports to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Communicate orally and in writing to regional staff to make necessary corrections, additions, or deletions so that documents can be further processed.
  • Program Assistance: provide technical assistance to program manager in charge of acquisition, legal, relocation, special negotiations, policy and audit. Review legal documents, plans and descriptions with assistant program manager, provide training and guidance to regional personnel and central office staff as needed.
  • Provide Technical Support: Provide guidance and advice to maximize production, accuracy and timeliness. All legal considerations are taken into account. Support management. Provide training, project orientation, and updates. Work with the engineering sections, while minimizing negative impacts on private property and taking sensitive issues into consideration.


    • What will make you successful:
  • Ability to analyze information and reach independent conclusions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to coordinate preliminary engineering activities, and develop estimates.
  • Ability to negotiate and mediate to resolve conflicts.
  • Ability to provide direction and technical assistance.
  • Ability to work effectively with internal and external customers in a team environment.
  • Ability to work independently with an attention to detail.
  • Skill in the use of computers and software applications.

    • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Ability to conduct legal research.
  • Ability to make independent decisions based on analysis of available information.
  • Ability to provide direction and technical assistance to diverse customers.
  • Ability to read plat sheets.
  • Ability to work independently and complete routine work assignments with an attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of project management techniques and tools.
  • Skill in interpersonal communication with competencies in persuasion and conflict management.
  • Skill in the use of computers and web-based applications.

    • Additional Considerations:
  • A combination of training, experience, or education in Land Acquisition, Real Estate or related field desired.
  • Experience in a work environment where attention to detail and analysis are highly valued.
  • Experience in a work environment where legal documents are routinely generated and reviewed.
  • Knowledge of Federal and State laws related to land acquisition.
  • Knowledge of project development related to highway construction and improvements.
  • Knowledge of real estate practices.

    • Click below to learn more about the Competency Model associated with this Position:
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    Physical Requirements
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    VDOT employees must abide by VDOTs Code of Ethics and the Commonwealths Standards of Conduct.
    VDOT Code of Ethics
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    Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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