NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Right-of-Way Agent
City of Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$34.71/hr - $34.71/hr
2+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a Right-of-Way Agent for the City of Las Vegas. The role involves acquiring real property for rights-of-way and easements for city projects, handling escrow for city-owned properties, and preparing necessary legal documentation.
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Responsibilities
Negotiates and interacts with property owners, attorneys, consultants, public agencies, utility companies, and engineers involving the acquisition and dedication of rights-of-way and easements; responds to inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner
Prepares agenda items and resolutions for acceptance of real property and easements by the City Council; participates in discussions about rights of way recommendations
Obtains and processes escrows, easements and related documents. Records grant deeds, easements and other legal documents with the County Recorder
Researches assessor's and district maps, land titles, government patent reservations and other records to provide right-of-way, city limits and other relevant information. Orders and reviews title reports and title insurance policies for real property being purchased
Acquires right-of-way grants and temporary use permits from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
Coordinates with city engineers to resolve issues related to right-of-way
Prepares forms, maps and legal documentation necessary to process right-of-way acquisitions
Recommends initiation of condemnation when necessary to acquire real property; assists and provides information to city attorney's office in condemnation proceedings
Complete all aspects related to property acquisition to meet construction schedules for all projects assigned
Prepares a variety of written reports and correspondence; participates in meetings with engineers, consultants, other agencies, and property owners related to right-of-way projects and issues
Reviews planning items relating to zone changes, variances, use permits, vacations, annexations, tentative maps, final maps, parcel maps, plot plan reviews and other miscellaneous items to acquire right-of-way
Monitors the work of support staff involved on a contract basis
Maintains a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files; performs a variety of record keeping, filing, indexing and other general clerical work
Qualification
Required
Two years of increasingly responsible right-of-way or real estate sales or appraisal experience
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major in business, public administration or a field related to the essential functions
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter
Knowledge of principles of right-of-way acquisition
Knowledge of principles of land survey
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations
Knowledge of techniques of report writing
Knowledge of modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
Knowledge of principles and practices of engineering for design and construction of right-of-way and street improvements
Knowledge of principles and practices of real estate law, real estate tax law, real property appraisal techniques and real property transactions
Knowledge of principles and techniques of title search, real estate appraisal and claims settlement
Skills in reading, interpreting and understanding technical engineering drawings, maps, legal descriptions and other documents of public record
Skills in understanding real estate appraisal reports
Skills in searching property records and check property liens
Skills in gathering, organizing and analyzing property data
Skills in communicating tactfully with the public
Skills in understanding and following oral and written instructions
Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Skills in communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Skills in meeting critical deadlines
Benefits
Uniform Allowance
Tool/Equipment Allowance
Retirement
Deferred Compensation
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS
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Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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