District 3: REP020 - Right of Way Specialist 1 (PGH) Thomaston, GA

**STATE PROFILE SUMMARY:**Under supervision, provides real estate services for the settlement and acquisition of property for right of way.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:(Included but not limited to)

• Performs real estate duties in a learning capacity in either the District or General Office.

• May prepare right-of-way cost estimates.

• May research deeds, tax records and routine chain of titles.

• Negotiate and close uncomplicated acquisitions.

• May assist in the preparation of right of way appraisals.

• May assist property owners or tenants through relocation process.

• May attend public hearings, property owner meetings, and field plan reviews.

• May manage surplus properties.

• May prepare relocation packages.

• May assist local governments with acquisitions.

• May assist with demolition and removal of structures.

• Gaining working knowledge of the ROW process; pre-acquisition, appraisals/appraisal review, negotiations through closing including the relocation process and property management duties.

• Completing Group “A” Appraisal Classes and obtaining 200 appraisal experience hours.

STATE ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in a related area from an accredited college or university OR One year of related experience performing related real estate services.

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.

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.

• Basic level skills in Microsoft Office.

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.

• Eagerness to learn.

/GDOT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/

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.

Job: *Real Estate

Organization: *Transportation, Georgia Department of - GDOT

Title: *District 3: REP020 - Right of Way Specialist 1 (PGH) Thomaston, GA *

Location: GA-Upson-Thomaston

Requisition ID: REA00FJ