STATE PROFILE SUMMARY:

Under supervision, provides real estate services for the settlement and acquisition of property for right of way.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform real estate duties in either the District or General Office.

Prepare right-of-way cost estimates, data books, and non-complex right of way appraisals

Research deeds, tax records and routine chain of titles.

Negotiate and close moderate level acquisitions.

Assist property owners or tenants through relocation process.

Attend public hearings, property owner meetings, and field plan reviews.

Manage surplus properties.

Prepare relocation packages.

Assist local governments with acquisitions.

Assist with demolition and removal of structures.

Completing Group B & C appraisal classes and obtaining 550 appraisal experience hours.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

· High school diploma/GED; or one (1) year of job-related experience or State Registered Real Property Appraiser or State Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser and one (1) year of job-related experience or one (1) year of experience at the lower-level Right of Way Spec 1 (REP020) or position equivalent.

AGENCY SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related area from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of related experience performing real estate services.
• Must have completed Group “A” appraisal classes.
• Must be State registered Real Property Appraiser.
• Must have obtained 200 appraisal experience hours.
• Has completed the pre-acquisition phase of at least one project.
• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office.

AGENCY REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: (KSAs)

• Ability to perform simple calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

AGENCY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as it relates to areas of: Real Estate, Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting, Management, Statistics, Information Systems, Managerial Sciences, Risk Management, Insurance, Transportation, Transportation Planning, or Transportation Engineering.
• Be a team player.

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AGENCY PREFERRED COMPETENCIES: (KSAs)

• Ability to recognize and interpret symbols, lines, and other information shown on plans, profiles and maps as related to simple right-of-way activities.
• Knowledge of real estate, property appraisal, or negotiation (e.g., acquired through experience or completion of formal courses in these areas).
• Ability to visualize before and after conditions of property based upon map information (such as slope and boundaries) and explain these changes to affected persons.
• Ability to use appropriate technology to locate, record, and transfer real estate data as required.

GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER