Right-of-Way Agent II
About the Role
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes which support that delivery. To provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.
By joining our Right-Of-Way Section as a Right-of-Way Agent II, you'll have the opportunity to, under general supervision direction, perform the full range of duties in two of the following Right-of-Way areas: acquisitions, property valuations and appraisals, relocations, and property management; and performs other duties as required.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Appraises less complicated residential, commercial and similar types of real property affected by highway projects.
- Makes estimates of future right-of-way costs for projects under consideration and beginning reviews on appraisals with minor complexity.
- Contacts property owners and makes offers and assists on complex acquisitions.
- Serves as expert witness in court cases involving rights of way.
- Contacts displaced persons and explains the Relocation Assistance Program, computes replacement housing payments on routine residential acquisitions.
- Obtains inventories of personal property and makes moving cost estimates on routine displacements.
- Obtain bids from commercial movers, makes relocation benefits offers, monitors personal property moves and delivers checks to displaced persons.
- Performs property management functions such as preparation, inspections, processing invoices, performance bonding and payments.
- Manages the rental, rent collection, maintenance and dispositions of right-of-way and improvements.
- Attends seminars and training courses.
Ideal Candidate Will Have Experience In
- Experience in research skills.
- Computer experience.
- Experience in working with public.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have two years of experience (under the laws of eminent domain) in highway Right-of-Way appraisal, negotiation, property management and/or relocation assistance.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Under the laws of eminent domain (exercising the right of condemnation), broad experience in at least one of the following areas will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis:
- Professional duties of research for and preparation of documented appraisals (value of property, land, structures and improvements) through the Appraisal Process which are then approved for Right-of-Way acquisition;
- Initiating and conducting problem solving negotiations including details of appraisal and offer with owner leading to approved settlements or condemnation;
- Initiating and providing relocation assistance including but not limited to reimbursement of moving expenses, replacement housing computations and re-establishment expenses to displaced persons, businesses or non-profit organizations;
- Handling the disposal of improvements and environmental clean-up on properties which may include carcinogenic or hazardous materials.
(Eminent domain is the right of government to take or to authorize the taking of private property for public use, just compensation usually being given to the owner).
Current or prior military experience will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must possess a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Within six (6) months of employment, shall provide the hiring agency documentation that employee is a Notary Public properly commissioned and bonded in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Benefits & Perks
- Comprehensive health with optional dental and vision Insurance.
- Retirement savings.
- Professional development opportunities and ongoing trainings.
- A collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Employee wellness programs.
- Paid time off.
Pay
Pay Grade 13: $3,273.74 - $4,910.60 Monthly
Schedule
Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Working Conditions
Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Statewide assignments and overnight travel will be required.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.