Right of Way Agent 3

Job Title : Right Of Way Agent 3

As a Right Of Way Agent 3, you are considered a senior-level agent with support provided from higher-level agents, the Production Coordinator and / or the Acquisition / Appraisal / Relocation Supervisor. Performing under minimal supervision, you will review design plans looking for appraisal-related conflicts, and when discovered, work with appropriate staff and consultants to reduce impacts to the private property rights. The ideal candidate will understand appraisal standards and processes; an appraisal license is not required.

Other duties will involve, but are not limited to :

• Read and explain or interpret construction plans and appraisals to internal and external customers.
• Coordinate with outside vendors to deliver appraisals on a strict deadline
• Assisting staff with individuals who are displaced by improvement projects through the Relocation Assistance program
• Document contacts and discussions through clear and concise reports, and assemble orderly files containing accurate, completed, signed paperwork that is organized in the files when the file or claim forms are submitted for processing.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is accurate, completed, and present in the file so all claims may be processed.
• Inspecting land and buildings, including all types of topography and multi-story buildings, including non-ADA-compliant properties.

Our ideal candidate is sharp, an excellent communicator who is able to think on their feet! You must have the ability to work with individuals of all races and socioeconomic classes. In this role, you will represent the citizens of Iowa and will be the face of the Iowa Department of Transportation.

Special Requirements :

Iowa Department of Transportation's Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation's five CORE values : Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.

Location : Ames, Iowa

Shift Requirements : 40-hour workweeks with flexible schedule available. You will be required to have frequent travel and occasional overnights on a schedule that you help create.

As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits :

We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!

The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA / EEO) Officer at aa-eeo@iowadot.us.