Right of Way Agent: Assistant, Agent, or Senior

Salary : $57,470.40 - $112,486.40 AnnuallyLocation : Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MNJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 02905Division: Public WorksDepartment: SurveyingOpening Date: 02272025Closing Date: 3212025 4:30 PM Central JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Engineering Program Manager, the Assistant Right of Way Agent or Right of Way Agent will provide right of way land acquisition workflows for highway infrastructure projects.We are currently looking for someone to fill either the Assistant Right of Way Agent, Right of Way Agent or Senior Right of Way Agent role. The classification will be dependent upon the applicant's qualifications. TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The typical duties and responsibilities will vary depending on which classification most closely matches a candidate's qualifications.Assistant Right of Way Agent-Click here to review job description. Pay range is $27.63 - $41.45 per hour.Right of Way Agent-Click here to review job description. Pay range is $30.26 - $45.38 per hour. Senior Right of Way Agent- Click here to review job description. Pay range is $75,004.80-$112,486.40 annually. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications will vary depending on which classification requirements the candidate meets.Assistant Right of Way Agent- Associate's degree in Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience in right of way acquisition and Certified as a Right of Way Agent (RWA) by the International Right of Way Association or the ability to obtain within 24 months. Valid driver's license is also required.Right of Way Agent-Associates Degree or higher in Real Estate, Business, Economics, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, or related field and three (3) years of related and progressive work experience in the real estateright of way industry OR Bachelor's Degree in Real Estate, Business, Economics, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, or related field and one (1) year of related and progressive work experience in the real estateright of way industry and Certified as a Right of Way Agent (RWA) by the International Right of Way Association, or the ability to obtain within 24 months. Valid Class D Driver's License.Senior Right of Way Agent- Associates Degree or higher from an accredited college or university or successful completion of 30 semester credit hours of instruction from an accredited college or university and six (6) years related and progressive work experience in right of way acquisitionreal estate. OR equivalent combination of education and experience and Certified as a Residential Real Property Appraiser in the State of Minnesota or the ability to obtain within 12 months. Certified as a Senior Right of Way Agent (SRWA) by the International Right of Way Association, or the ability to obtain within 12 months. Valid Class D Driver's License or evidence of mobility. SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation.01 Do you have an Associate's degree in Real Estate, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience in right of way acquisition? Yes No 02 Are you certified as a Right of Way Agent (RWA) by the International Right of Way Association or the ability to obtain within 24 months of hire? Yes No 03 Do you have a valid drivers license? Yes No 04 How many years of experience do you have working with Residential Real Property Appraisals? None, less than 4 years 4 years, less than 6 years 6 years, less than 8 years 8 years or more 05 How many years of experience do you have working with Commercial Real Property Appraisals? None, less than 4 years 4 years, less than 6 years 6 years, less than 8 years 8 years or more 06 How many years of experience do you have in Right of Way Acquisitions with StateFederal Funded Projects None, less than 1 year 1 year, less than 5 years 5 years, less than 10 years 10 years or more 07 How many years of experience do you have in Title Search and Examination? None, less than 1 year 1 year, less than 5 years 5 years, less than 10 years 10 years or more 08 How many years of experience do you have Right of Way budgeting? None, less than 1 year 1 year, less than 3 years 3 years, less than 5 years 5 years or more 09 How would you describe your level of experience in GIS? None Novice Intermediate Expert 10 How would you describe your level of experience in Right of Way acquisition negotiation? None Novice Intermediate Expert 11 How many years of experience do you have working with CountyCityStateFederal agencies? None, less than 1 year 1 year, less than 5 years 5 years or more 12 Do you have a Real Estate Appraiser License? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2025-03-02