Right of Way Agent jobs in Lexington, KY

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5/23/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Right-of-Way Agent I

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Transportation Cabinet | Department of Highways

Location

473 Hwy 15 S
Jackson, KY 41339 USA

Description

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is committed to meeting or exceeding the needs and expectations of our customers. Our focus is on people: our customers, our employees, and our partners. We will continually improve both the delivery of our products and services and the processes that support that delivery to provide a safe, efficient, environmentally sound, and fiscally responsible transportation system that delivers economic opportunity and enhances the quality of life in Kentucky.

By joining our Kentucky Department of Highways/District 10/Project Development Branch/Right of Way Section as a Right-of-Way Agent I in Breathitt County, you’ll have the opportunity to research for and prepare documented appraisals, initiate and conduct negotiations of appraisal and offers with owner leading to settlements or condemnations.

Holders of the Right of Way Unit Leader position will complete tasks such as:

• Appraisals
• Make offers with owners leading to approved settlements or condemnation.
• Provide relocation assistance.
• Deliver checks to owners.

Holders of this job will obtain the following skills:

• How to research for and prepare documented appraisals.
• How to find replacement housing.
• How to reestablish expenses to displaced persons.

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

• Researching deeds.
• Doing appraisals.
• Working with the public.
• Negotiations of problem solving.

This position will require standing, stooping, bending, lifting, sitting at a desk, and some travel.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. KYTC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KYTC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with a culture of employee involvement, where teamwork is the norm and measurement of performance is essential, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is for you!

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work typically involves extensive contact with the public. Work is performed in all types of weather conditions.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Edgar Raleigh at edgar.raleigh@ky.gov or 606-666-8841.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D