Right of Way Agent jobs in Ankeny, IA

$52,540.80 - $79,643.20 Annually

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Full-time

24-02678

645 Iowa Department of Transportation

02/08/2024

2/18/2024 11:59 PM Central

#LI-POST

Mark Holm - Mark.Holm@iowadot.us

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 weeks, with travel, overnights. Flexible schedule available.

As a Right of Way Agent 2, you are considered a journey level agent with support provided from higher level agents, the Production Coordinator and/or the Acquisition/Relocation Supervisor. Performing under minimal supervision you will negotiate agreements for the purchase of property rights necessary for highway projects with owners, tenants and/or their representatives. You will read and explain or interpret construction plans and appraisals to the property owner. Presents relocation offers and you must be prepared to discuss the purpose and amount of that offer. This offer is in addition to the written acquisition offer which is also explained to the property owner.

Under minimal supervision you will determine, calculate, and address the eligibility and appropriate level of benefits for displaced persons through interviews considering present occupancy, family composition, and employment/financial situation. Develop the level of available relocation benefits in compliance with state and federal requirements. 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. You will also determine, calculate, and address the eligibility and appropriate level of benefits for displaced persons through interviews considering present occupancy, family composition, and employment/financial situation. Develop the level of available relocation benefits in compliance with state and federal requirements. 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.

Other duties include, but are not limited to:

• Travel the State of Iowa based on a schedule that you help create
• Negotiate non-voluntary (Eminent Domain) real estate transactions for Highway improvement projects
• Work with individuals who are displaced by improvement projects through the Relocation Assistance program
• Ability to work with individuals of all race and socioeconomic class
• Be able to think outside the box to find the best solution for the Iowa public

What we offer YOU:

• Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance
• Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2024 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

- Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.

• Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).

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

You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa – Apply today!

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

Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.

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