*Salary Grade Equivalent: NC15* Recruitment Range: $50,357.00 - $88,125.00

Real Property Agent I position located in the Division 6 Fayetteville Right of Way office (Cumberland County). Position will be responsible for acquiring Right of Way for Highway Construction such as: contacting owners of right of way to be acquired, explains plans, describes right of way to be acquired, makes monetary offers based on appraisal and damages, and explains how appraisal offer amount was determined. It will be the responsibility of the right of way agent to prepare deeds and easement agreements for the acquisition of right of way on highway projects and secondary roads, as well as complete the necessary courthouse research to determine owners and existing right of ways. This employee will handle relocation assistance for a highway project by assisting displaced residential and business displaces in moving and relocating off the proposed right of way. The employee will assist in moving personal property including signs, billboards, and other items that are associated with the clearing of the project. The employee will assist individuals in locating, purchasing, and or renting replacement property along with any other real property duties assigned by the Right of Way management team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Applicants must submit an application that clearly reflects work experience that demonstrates the following:

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  Experience in composing written communication effectively with different audiences
• Experience in managing multiple priorities within specified time requirements
• Experience performing work-related tasks/duties independently or with limited supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment
• Experience reading and interpreting design documents, legal documents, business documents or construction plans

Additional Expectations

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN APPROVED TO RECEIVE A $2,000 SIGN ON BONUS. Eligible applicants will receive a lump sum payment of $2,000 upon completion of onboarding. Before receiving this retention bonus, the hired applicant must agree to repay the bonus on a pro-rated basis should he/she not have a performance rating of at least Meets Expectations or separates employment with NCDOT within 12 months of the hire date.

The applicant must be able to deal with the public daily and be able to advise owners of their rights and how they will be affected by roadway construction projects. Knowledge of the requirement of federal and state regulations regarding the Uniform Relocation Act. Knowledge of highway right of way and construction plans, including cross-sections, typical sections of profiles and be able to prepare legal instruments of conveyance describing areas of right of way to be acquired. Must be able to interpret and convey to the public the requirement of federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning the acquisition of highway right of way. May be required to work nights and weekends. The selected candidate must become a Notary Public from the North Carolina Secretary of State’s office within 2 months of hire and maintain throughout employment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Real Estate or related field (i.e., Civil or Structural Engineering, Architecture) from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in the general real estate field; or high school graduation and seven years of experience in the general real estate field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.