Right-Of-Way Apprentice

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

Right-Of-Way Apprentice

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

 STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES: If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work. 

ITD currently has an opening for a Right-of-Way Apprentice. This position is located at the Headquarters office in Boise, Idaho. The Right-of-Way Section is responsible for the acquisition of all property required for highway construction, material sources, and maintenance shed sites. The section is also responsible for the oversight of all Local Public Agencies acquiring property, who utilize federal funding for highway purposes. The acquisition of Right-of-Way follows the planning and design phases of the highway development process and is one of the final phases prior to the actual award of the construction contract. This position will perform entry-level Right-of-Way activities under general supervision.

The Right-of-Way Apprentice position will be used for training purposes for the Right-of-Way Agent position. Through various types of on-the-job training, the employee will learn to carry out the duties of the full working level Right-of-Way Agent. Once employee has successfully met the requirements of the Right-of-Way Apprentice, they will advance to the Right-of-Way Appraiser classification.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

Right-of-Way:

• Researches public records and other sources to obtain data.
• Prepares legal documents, contracts, agreements, exhibits, and reports.
• Reviews final title reports for land parcels, and determines legal instruments required to release property and obtain clear title.
• Verifies completeness of legal instruments, exhibits, plans, and papers for land acquisition.
• Obtains market data and real estate trends.
• Assembles comparables and correlates factors affecting property values and prepares Value Estimates.
• Meets with property owners to review project plans, explain appraisal process and negotiate purchase agreements.
• Inspects and manages department properties to ensure compliance with agreements through final disposition.
• Reviews plans and deeds to verify property location, highway stations and proposed encroachments do not interfere with existing facilities or access control policies.

 Administrative:

• Updates database system and produces project reports.
• Responds to right-of-way inquiries.
• Represents the department in public hearings and meetings.
• Provides technical assistance and serves as liaison with federal, state, and local agencies, special interest groups, real estate organizations, property owners and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: **You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to qualify for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position.

Good Knowledge of

• Basic appraisal principles and practices.
• Legal descriptions, documents and instruments used to transfer property.

Experience

• Preparing legal descriptions of real property.
• Determining clear title.
• Estimating fair market value.
• Negotiating property settlements.
• Manipulating data base software to store, retrieve and compile information into report format.

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho! Contact an ITD Recruiter at: [email protected] or call 208-334-8664. The Idaho Transportation Department does not sponsor work visas.

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/information-for-state-employees/.

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.