Right-of-Way Agent I

Incumbents will gain exposure and experience in real estate and right-of-way operations. The incumbents will be capable of independent performance of administrative support practices and procedures; ability to understand, explain, and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures; and have the skill in applying the tools used in creating and modifying spreadsheet applications. These functions are related to the acquisition of real property interests for State highway purposes.

Upon satisfactory completion of department promotional standards and job requirements, employees may be eligible to be promoted to the next level.

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Collects and analyses data relevant to the market value of property.
      
• Prepares less complex property appraisals and assists in data gathering and preparation of more complex appraisals.
      
• Contacts property owners and conducts moderately complex negotiations necessary for securing property rights.
      
• Provides assistance to displaced individuals in locating replacement housing or places of business.
      
• Assists those who testify in condemnation proceedings to sustain values evidenced.
      
• Assists in the disposal of state-owned properties.
      
• Assists in the leasing and inspection of state-owned properties.
      
• From preliminary plan makes title investigation, prepares abstracts of title, prepares plot plan, assists in recording of document, and closing of transaction.
      
• Coordinates with other Department sections to obtain and clear right-of-way in time to permit the Bridge and Highway Programs to proceed on schedule.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Right-of-Way Agent I
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience in real estate such as appraisal, law, real property acquisition, property management or title examination.
2. Six months experience in interpreting blueprints, property or technical drawings.
3. Six months experience in applying laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
4. Six months experience in narrative report writing.
5. Knowledge of negotiation.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware 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 the U.S. For more information refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DelDOT does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Pre-employment Drug Testing:  Upon a conditional offer, you must undergo pre-employment drug testing as part of the hiring process.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at https://dhr.delaware.gov/benefits/

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at Delaware State Jobs.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.