Transportation Realty Agent 2 - Mercer County

Nature of Work

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

The Transportation Realty Agent 2 will report to the Design/Development Department at the District 10 Headquarters. This position performs advanced-level work in real property appraisal, real property rights acquisition, relocation assistance, property management, and right-of-way engineering and surveying. Serves as lead on projects, relocations, and acquisitions. The distinguishing factor between the Transportation Realty Agent 2 and the Transportation Realty Agent 1 is the lead role in different areas of projects. Performs related work as required.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all functions on complex major projects such as negotiations, relocation assistance, and property management.
• Leads projects regarding relocations, acquisitions, and project management.
• Negotiates through personal contacts with owners or their agents the purchase of real property for right-of-way purposes when such purchase involves complicated problems and/or special clients.
• Assesses real property to determine value.
• May be required to testify in court or at hearings to provide right-of-way and/or appraisal expertise.
• The work involves establishing criteria, assessing program effectiveness, or investigating or analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or questions.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of real property appraisal, real property rights acquisition, relocation assistance, property management, and right-of-way engineering and surveying theories and techniques.
• Knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations as applied to real estate/right-of-way activities of the Department of Transportation.
• Knowledge of professional negotiation procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of property values, real estate financing, property management principles, and salvage methods.
• Ability to negotiate with property owners.
• Ability to handle all property management and/or relocation work in a high-volume district.
• Ability to compile, document, and present facts, and to use judgment in their interpretation.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• 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.

• Applicants must have completed the Division of Highways course "Appraisal Principles" or one appraisal course recognized by the Appraisal Institute or the National Society of Real Estate Appraisers.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) 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.