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Fairfax County Government · 11 hours ago

Right of Way Agent/ Property Analyst

Fairfax, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Fairfax County Government is seeking a Right of Way Agent/Property Analyst to join their Department of Public Works and Environmental Services. The role involves negotiating land rights acquisition for public improvement projects and managing diverse project assignments while maintaining effective communication with property owners and county staff.

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Responsibilities

Verifies real property descriptions and checks titles to determine real property ownership

Negotiates easements by telephone, fax, letter and direct contact

Functions as liaison between property owners and Fairfax County staff, agents and vendors

Evaluates proposal packages for consideration by the Board of Supervisors

Prepares land acquisition cost estimates on future projects

Develops facts and/or prepares analysis necessary for condemnation or disposal proceedings

Develops and coordinates alternative acquisition programs, such as donations and lease and interim use agreements

Secures signatures to deeds

Writes property descriptions

Contracts for appraisals to be made or reviews outside appraisals and interprets real estate valuation principles

Prepares analysis of County-owned real estate and makes recommendations concerning interim use

Manages County-owned rental units, to include establishing leases, acquiring tenants, securing rental payments and ensuring that rental properties are maintained properly

Participates in final negotiation and settlement proceedings

Investigates cases of encroachment on County-owned land, notifies offending parties and pursues to final resolution, including coordinating legal action with the County Attorney if needed

Testifies in court

Updates and maintains records of work in progress and accomplished

Makes special investigations, adjustments and reports as assigned

May assist with preparation of annual budget and periodic statistical activity reports

Qualification

Real property negotiationReal estate valuationEminent domain lawMicrosoft OfficeProperty title researchOral communicationWritten communicationNegotiation skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in real estate or a related field from an accredited four year college or university; plus three years of experience in real property negotiation, disposition and/or evaluation

Valid driver's license

Knowledge of the principles and practices of real property acquisition or disposal for public purposes

Knowledge of the legal instruments involved in real estate transactions

Knowledge of commercial law and law governing condemnation or disposal proceedings

Skills in negotiating the purchase or sale of real property

Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to prepare correspondence and reports

Preferred

Two years of experience in real estate acquisitions related to public improvement projects

Extensive experience negotiating acquisition of land rights and purchasing real property

Two years of education or experience related to one or more of the following: real estate, appraisals, property title research, real estate law, land use and development, or construction

Extensive experience managing multiple projects with challenging completion deadlines

Knowledge and experience of eminent domain law and condemnation procedures

Familiarity and experience reviewing/evaluating construction plans and plats for projects including highways, sewers, and utilities

Real estate licensing, professional designations/affiliations, and/or education related to relevant legal/technical knowledge of engineering, planning, law and/or public administration

Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and PDF editing (such as Adobe or Foxit) software skills

The ability to communicate orally in an understandable manner