Transportation Realty Agent 1 - Wood Co.

Nature of Work

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

Do you have a passion for research? The West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) is looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented Realty Agent to join our Right of Way Division.

In this role, you will:

• Bridge the gap between infrastructure development and local communities
• Secure the property rights needed to expand and modernize West Virginia's roads and bridges.
• Work directly with property owners to negotiate land acquisitions, easements, and rights-of-entry for state highway projects.
• Conduct title research, review land appraisals, and analyze property boundaries to ensure fair and accurate valuation.
• Assist displaced residents and businesses through the relocation process, guiding them through benefits and state guidelines with professionalism and empathy.
• Collaborate with engineers, legal teams, and surveyors to ensure land acquisition stays on schedule for major infrastructure developments.

Minimum Qualifications

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

• Substitution: Experience as described below may be substituted for the required training/education through an established formula.

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in appraisal or appraisal review, negotiations, real estate management or real estate sales, relocation, other right-of-way experience, construction, surveying, or related business operations.

• Substitution: Successful completion of graduate coursework from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience through an established formula.

• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.
  

• Promotion Only: One (1) year of experience as a Transportation Realty Agent Trainee.

Other Information

• Candidate Contact Name: Renee Kendall
• Phone Number: 304-865-0088
• Email Address: suzan.r.kendall@wv.gov