Right of Way I - TMS - OPM - Property Acquisition

Job Summary

Collier County strives to be an employer of choice, and many of our employees build long-term careers with us. The salary listed in the job description reflects the full pay range for this position, from entry level through advanced career stages.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

Paradise is Calling!

We are seeking a highly motivated Right of Way Agent to join our team in Naples, Florida. We focus on Transportation and Stormwater-related acquisitions for Collier County, located on the southwest coast of Florida. The area is known for its white sandy beaches, world-class dining, thriving arts and culture, and excellent shopping. If you are ready to take your career to the next level and make a difference in your community, then we encourage you to apply.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in right of way or real property acquisition
• A strong negotiator with excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• A collaborator and problem-solver who works well across teams
  
  

Essential Functions

• Research and examine title to real property.
• Review real estate appraisals, prepare written offers to purchase real property interests and negotiate with owners to obtain the most favorable terms for the County while still being fair to the property owner. Basic negotiating skills are required.
• Review legal descriptions and construction plans and explain to property owners, lenders, and attorneys exactly what the County intends to construct on the required property, and what impact it will have on the remaining property.
• Draft purchase agreements, executive summaries, exhibits and agenda items for consideration by the Board of County Commissioners.
• Determine and prepare the appropriate legal documents to clear title and complete the conveyance of real property interests. Basic knowledge of property law is a plus.
• Some field work outside the office is required to inspect properties and to meet with property owners and their representatives.
  
  

Must be able to compose correspondence with proper grammar and punctuation.

Additional Functions

• Serves on committees and task forces as assigned.
• Performs general clerical work in support of assigned duties, including answering telephones, copying, and filing documents.
• Performs other related duties as required.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Two (2) years of related experience performing administrative and technical work for property acquisition, sales, leasing, appraisals, or similar programs, such as paralegal.
• Candidates without a degree should possess two (2) additional years of related experience.
• Fingerprinting Required.
  
  

LICENSES/CERTIFICATES

• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License with any applicable endorsement(s) to drive a County vehicle as provided in CMA 5805.
  
  

Supplemental information

• Salary offers above the minimum of the pay grade may be considered based on qualifications.
• Essential Employees may be required to work during an undeclared emergency and/or declared emergency. On an incident-by-incident basis, the County’s Administrative Office will make the determination as to who will be required to work.
• This job posting is not intended to be all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position.
  
  

Collier County BCC offers a variety of benefits to both regular full and part-time

employees. For information, click here to view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer when you join our team.

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APPLICANT NOTICE: Your answers below will be used to review this application. The experience listed here MUST match the work history provided in your application. Please note, it is not acceptable to use "See Resume" or "See Above" in your answers below and we do not accept resumes as a substitute for a completed application.

• I understand and agree with the statements above.
• I do not agree with the statements above.
  
  

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Have you obtained an associate’s degree, accompanied by at least two (2) years of related experience? Please note that candidates without a degree should have two (2) additional years of pertinent experience.

• Yes, I have a related degree and two (2) years of related experience.
• Yes, I have a total of four (4) years of related experience, but no degree.
• No, I do not have either requirement.
  
  

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How much experience do you possess in property acquisition, sales, leasing or appraisals?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 Year of Experience
• 1-3 Years of Experience
• 4-6 Years of Experience
• 7 Years of Experience
  
  

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What is your level of knowledge of property law?

• No Experience
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
  
  

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Please Describe How Your Experience Relates To This Position.

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Do you possess and maintain a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question