Right of Way Agent jobs in Seattle, WA

Right of Way Agent prepares organization's need for additional land or office space. Researches, negotiates and elects to purchase short- and long-term lease of land agreements and right of way for construction that meet the organization's goals. Being a Right of Way Agent handles all land related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning. Prepares resolutions and other legal forms related to land acquisitions. Additionally, Right of Way Agent may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Right of Way Agent contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Right of Way Agent typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Right of Way Agent
  • Commonstreet Consulting LLC
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
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    The Right of Way (ROW) Agent will, under supervision, provide acquisition, relocation, property management, and title review/clearance to ensure successful negotiation and acquisition of private property for public use under the Federal Uniform Act.

    Primary Responsibilities

    • Acquires real property under the Federal Uniform Act
    • Performs title research and clearance associated with the acquisition process; advanced property and ownership research; and facilitates payments and escrow functions
    • Utilizes understanding of real property appraisals to transparently explain project, documents, processes, ROW plans, and property valuation to owners and/or tenants
    • Prepares administrative settlements and justifications and develops mitigation plans
    • Facilitates the relocation of property owners and their tenants, including commercial businesses, residential owners and occupants, personal property, farms, etc., dependent on scope of work
    • Manages real property acquired for a public entity
    • Reviews acquisition files to ensure there are no outstanding real property issues
    • Other duties as assigned

    Requirements

    • Current Real Estate and Notary Public licenses in Washington
    • Valid Washington driver’s license and an acceptable record
    • Ability to work independently and remotely in various locations inspecting buildings and land, travel throughout the state and the Pacific Northwest, and sit or stand for long periods of time
    • Working knowledge and understanding of right-of-way laws and regulations, including but not limited to Chapters 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13 of the WSDOT ROW Manual and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970 as amended
    • Must demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, show a high degree of professionalism, and be resourceful and proactive in dealing with obstacles that arise
    • Proficiency with personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS and data management software
    • Must be well-organized and detail-oriented
    • Ability to prioritize and complete assignments accurately and in a timely manner
    • May require after-hours and weekend work
    • Must be able to pass a criminal background check
    • Maintain confidential nature of communications

    Preferred Skills and Education

    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
    • One or more years demonstrated successful negotiation experience in the right of way profession
    • Acquisition and/or relocation experience under the Federal Uniform Act
    • Approved Consultant for WSDOT ROW Services or ability to complete approval process within one year of hire
    • Working knowledge of property legal descriptions, title reports, and instruments of ownership
    • Working knowledge of the connectivity of real estate disciplines (e.g. acquisition, relocation, property management, title, project management, appraisal, etc.)
    • Demonstrated ability to draft administrative settlements and mitigation plans

    Benefits

    • Commonstreet offers a medical/vision and dental plan for the employee and all immediate family members that is 100% paid by the company. Should you elect, the plan also includes a Health Savings Account (HSA) to which the company will contribute $1,500 on the 1st of the month following 60 days from benefits start date and again annually on this date.     
    • Our Life and Disability insurance includes Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, Short-Term Disability insurance, and Long-Term Disability insurance. 100% of costs are paid by Commonstreet for the employee. 
    • Commonstreet’s 401(k) plan provides a match of 100% of deferrals up to 3% of compensation and then 50% of deferrals on 3% to 5% of compensation. All contributions are fully vested.
    • Full-time employees will accrue 117 hours of PTO per year, for the first 3 years. Accrual of this time is spread out evenly by paycheck and comes out to 4.5 hours per pay period. 
    • 8 paid holidays

    Additional Notes

    When applying for this position, please answer with a resume and cover letter that responds specifically to how your experience will meet our needs, place the title of the job you are applying for in the email subject line, and submit only once per posting.

    We are unable to respond to every submission; however, we will keep your resume on file for up to 2 years and will contact you if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects. Thank you for your interest and patience!

    Commonstreet Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on the following protected statuses: race (inclusive of traits historically associated or perceived to be associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin (includes language use and possession of a driver's license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the United States is authorized under federal law), disability status (including the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability), genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status (including domestic partnership status), age (over 40), citizenship or immigration status, creed, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, bias crimes, or stalking, political ideology, caste, ancestry, actual, potential, perceived, or alleged pregnancy outcomes, source of income, familial status, refugee status, and off-duty tobacco use.
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Senior Right of Way Agent
  • Commonstreet Consulting LLC
  • Seattle, WA FULL_TIME
  • The Senior Right of Way (ROW) Agent will complete all functions of a right of way agent to ensure successful negotiation and land acquisition of private property for public use under the Federal Unifo...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Principal Investigator/Project Manager
  • Tierra Right of Way Services
  • Bellevue, WA FULL_TIME
  • Tierra Right of Way Services is seeking a full-time Principal Investigator/Project Manager to work a hybrid schedule out of our Bellevue, Washington office. This position serves a dual role with respo...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Seasonal Maintenance Worker (Right-of-Way/Stormwater)
  • City of Mercer Island
  • Mercer Island, WA OTHER
  • Assists in maintaining and repairing City natural areas, roadways, trees, hedges, planters, hardscape, and stormwater infrastructure to ensure general safety, cleanliness, and functionality of the sys...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Overnight Shelter Staff Member
  • The Sophia Way
  • Bellevue, WA FULL_TIME
  • Are you a night owl who loves helping others feel safe and secure? Join us at The Sophia Way in Bellevue, WA as a full-time or part-time Overnight Shelter Staff Member! In this role, you'll get to be ...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Homeless Shelter Staff Member (Swing Shift)
  • The Sophia Way
  • Bellevue, WA FULL_TIME
  • Are you ready to make a real impact while earning competitive pay and fantastic benefits? Look no further! The Sophia Way is seeking passionate individuals to join our team as full-time Homeless Shelt...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Career In Sales, WFH, Part-Time Welcome
  • NKH Agency
  • Bellevue, WA
  • Organization Description: Already working a 9-5 and looking for additional income? Or are looking for the right opportun...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Representative, WFH, Part-Time Welcome
  • NKH Agency
  • Bellevue, WA
  • Organization Description: Already working a 9-5 and looking for additional income? Or are looking for the right opportun...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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MACHINIST SUPV II
  • U.S. Pacific Fleet
  • Bremerton, WA
  • Summary You will serve as a MACHINIST SUPERVISOR II in Shop 31, Production Resources Department of PSNS and IMF. This jo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Insurance Agent
  • Klutz Agency
  • Seattle, WA
  • As an insurance agent at the Klutz Agency, you are committed to helping families and individuals protect what matters mo...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant - PACMED - Cardiology
  • Providence Health & Service
  • Seattle, WA
  • Description This is a combined posting for an Associate Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Senior Medical Assista...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Assistant - PACMED - Cardiology
  • Pacific Medical Centers
  • Seattle, WA
  • Description This is a combined posting for an Associate Medical Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Senior Medical Assista...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Exciting Sales Career, Work From Home
  • NKH Agency
  • Bothell, WA
  • Organization Description: Already working a 9-5 and looking for additional income? Or are looking for the right opportun...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Real Estate Agent
  • Marcus & Millichap
  • Seattle, WA
  • A leading international brokerage firm specializing in selling investment real estate is expanding. This investment sale...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Seattle (/siˈætəl/ (listen) see-AT-əl) is a seaport city on the West Coast of the United States. It is the seat of King County, Washington. With an estimated 730,000 residents as of 2018[update], Seattle is the largest city in both the state of Washington and the Pacific Northwest region of North America. According to U.S. Census data released in 2018, the Seattle metropolitan area’s population stands at 3.87 million, and ranks as the 15th largest in the United States. In July 2013, it was the fastest-growing major city in the United States and remained in the Top 5 in May 2015 with an annual...
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Income Estimation for Right of Way Agent jobs
$86,036 to $107,497
Seattle, Washington area prices
were up 2.8% from a year ago

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