Job Description

This position is responsible for conducting right-of-way acquisition negotiations with property owners within the guidelines of state and County laws, departmental policies and procedures, and rules and regulations regarding property negotiation procedures. Reports to the Land Acquisition Manager or other designated person and works with co-workers, employees, and the public to acquire right-of-way for County.

Negotiates the acquisition of rights-of-way and easements for Consolidated Government infrastructure projects and any other Consolidated Government activity requiring access to, or use of, private or public lands.
Obtains maps, legal descriptions of right-of-way property, real estate options, deeds, documents, closing agreements, and other legal instruments. Inspects assessed valuations and develops comparative appraisals.
Receives, reviews, and resolves complaints with property owners concerning improvement and maintenance projects on acquired easements and rights-of-way.
Researches, analyzes, and documents property acquisitions; searches and examines court and tax records to determine or confirm property boundaries, property rights, property assessments, real estate market values etc. Researches deeds, titles, ownership's, and surveys.
Trains and serves as a resource to co-workers.
Contributes to Land Acquisition program development.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Qualifications

Education: Associate degree in Real Estate, Business or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Experience: Three (3) years of experience in real estate sales or property appraisal .

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of appraisal methods, land surveying, and legal instruments required to effect real property
• Familiarity with State and County rules and regulations regarding property taxes, appraisals, and acquisition methods and departmental policies and procedures.
• Proficiency in negotiating property acquisitions and reading and interpreting maps, deeds, surveys, blueprints, and construction
• Mastery of basic mathematical calculations and
• Good communication skills, both oral and
• Demonstrated ability to work
• Ability to travel from office to other locations on a regular

Certification:

Must possess or have ability to obtain Georgia Registered Appraiser certification within twelve (12) months of

Licensing:

Possess a valid state operator/driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated with a good driving history.

Is travel from office to other locations required of this position? Yes

If yes, what is the percentage of travel involved? More than 50% Yes

PERFORMANCE APTITUDES:

• Physical Abilities: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, traffic hazards, or rude/irate customers.

The preceding job has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.