This individual is responsible for monitoring, overseeing, and coordinating all aspects and/or phases of the acquisition
process for a project to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree plus 4 years of experience managing a right of way group;
OR
AA degree plus 6 years of experience managing a right of way group;
OR
Minimum of 8 years of experience working in a supervisory capacity on projects utilizing 23 and 49 CFR and the Uniform Act.
Working knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations pertaining to real estate acquisitions for public works
projects, including - Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 468-100, Revised Code of Washington (RCW) 8.26, and the Code
of Federal Regulations 49 CFR Part 24 relating to acquisition and condemnation of real property and property rights.
Knowledge and intent of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as
amended.
Working knowledge of the connectivity of all real estate disciplines -project management, title, appraisal, appraisal
review, acquisition, relocation, relocation review, and property management.
Ability to read and understand ROW plans and legal descriptions.
Ability to communicate, in a professional manner, with property owners, their representatives, other real estate
professionals, and/or members of other professions involved in the delivery of government projects.
Ability to recognize when pertinent facts are incorrect, missing, or require supplementation or verification.
Ability to utilize internet and local data centers, such as county clerk offices, to research basic property ownership
information.
Ability to organize and maintain records/files/research data.
Ability to operate office equipment and motor vehicles.
Ability to perform complex word processing, data entry, prepare spreadsheets, and operate various computer software.
Ability to understand instructions, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to analyze and assess risk regarding complex issues.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to follow directions and assignments given by senior staff members.
Skilled at problem solving.
Ability to sit or stand and operate computers for long periods of time.
Willingness to travel throughout the state, with overnight stays.
Ability to inspect buildings and lands, which may require traversing rough terrain.
Training
Required:
Administrative Settlement Training - WSDOT Free on demand eLearning 1-2 hours
Sufficient Property Rights Training - WSDOT Free on demand recorded webinar 1 hour 20 minutes
No ROW Verification Training - WSDOT Free live webinar 1 hour
NHI's Real Estate Acquisition Under the Uniform Act: An Overview - Free NHI web based course 6 hours
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
Working knowledge and understanding of 23 and 49 CFR, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (Uniform Act), and WSDOT's policy and procedures outlined in the Right of Way Manual.
A broad understanding of appraisal, title, acquisition/negotiations, relocation, and property management with the ability to direct and coordinate all of the Uniform Act functions; appraisal, appraisal review, acquisition, relocation,
and property management; i.e. possessing both project management and personnel supervisory skills.
Clearly demonstrated past experience in managing complex projects that involve multiple complicated tasks.
Experience as a supervisor and/or manager of job involving workload identification, assignment of tasks, scheduling performance and monitoring progress of multiple and/or complex real estate parcels.
Experience providing real estate technical assistance and guidance on ROW matters on federal aid projects to make sure projects are completed in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Experience and understanding of the project certification process to identify and determine if and how ROW issues can be resolved so projects can be certified for construction.
Ability to maintain day to day responsibility for all project functions, provide project oversight and be the contact person regarding details of the work being completed.
Ability to read, interpret and explain complex ROW and construction plans.
Working knowledge of the letters, instrument forms, and provisions appropriate to the acquisition process conducted under the threat of the WSDOT's exercise of its right of eminent domain.
Working knowledge of requirements to clear title exceptions.
Read, understand, and correctly interpret complex legal documents, legal descriptions, ROW plans, construction plans, and explain them to property owners, their representative, or others with a property interest.
Review and interpret preliminary title reports to ensure all matters of title are properly identified, and make a recommendation as to the acceptance or need for clearance of special exceptions.
Review and provide guidance regarding complex acquisitions including those involving partial acquisitions, access rights, damages, special benefits, and environmental issues.
Oversight of acquisition process, i.e. preparation of offer letters, revised offer letters, and all conveyance and other instruments required to complete the acquisition transaction.
Prepare Administrative Settlements for review and concurrence by the appropriate approving authority.
Coordinate acquisition activities with others.
Communicate and interact with WSDOT or officials from municipalities when necessary to facilitate project needs.
Ability to effectively conclude negotiations/relocation activities if agent is unable to resolve issues raised by property owner or displacee. Meet one-on-one with property owners and those who may have an interest in real property.
Ability to generate professional, detailed reports, and correspondence.
Comply with Chapter 42.52 RCW regarding conflicts of interest and ethics.
Discipline Package
Discipline packages are submitted electronically.
Once you pass the test, you will be assigned a ROW ID number. NOTE: You cannot complete the below package information without a ROW ID number.
Resume
Copy of certificates of completion for required training(s)
