What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager, Right-of-Way position at St. Louis County, MO?
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.
To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
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Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples
- 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.
- Assist the manager with coordinating unit’s strategies and activities
- Confer with peers to plan and coordinate work.
Minimum Qualifications
Required 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
The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.
The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.
All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Salary : $31 - $37