Assistant Manager, Right-of-Way

Description

The Department of Transportation and Public Works seeks to hire a Right of Way Assistant Manager for St. Louis County. The well-qualified candidate will assist with oversight of the appraisal and acquisition of land and easement rights for road, bridge, storm water and sidewalk improvement projects.

The typical starting salary is between $30.86 - $37.03 hourly and will be based on experience and budget considerations. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, four weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, and more.

Examples of Duties

• Review property acquisition appraisals performed by others.
• Perform staff appraisals for property acquisitions.
• Supervise negotiations, relocations and closings with property owners for rights needed on improvement projects.
• Keep abreast of federal policies and regulations regarding acquisition of right-of-way and relocation of individuals and businesses.
• Consult with engineers, appraisers, real estate representatives, attorneys, government officials and the general public relating to land acquisition work.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to staff on appraisals, complex negotiations and land acquisition work.
• Oversee the preparation of legal descriptions used in appraisals for land acquisitions.
• Serve in the Manager, Right-of-Way absence.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.
• Supervise and coordinate unit’s strategies and activities.
• Confer with peers to plan and coordinate work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and one year of relevant professional experience.
• Requires State of Missouri licensure as a Real Estate Agent.
• Requires State of Missouri licensure as a Real Estate Appraiser (Licensed, Certified Residential, or General Appraiser).
• Possess and maintain status as a licensed notary in the state of Missouri within 6 months of hire.
• Possess and maintain State of Missouri licensure as a Real-Estate Agent and Real Estate Appraiser (Licensed, Certified Residential, or General Appraiser).

Additional Information

• SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.
• To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
• St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.