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About the Position

The purpose of this position is to provide Project Management, day-to-day project guidance, and leadership to the Right-of-Way Agents in the Acquisition Division of the Real Estate Department and support the Right-of-Way Supervisor with the acquisition of required right-of-way and property rights for complex MCDOT Improvement Projects and Flood Control District Capital Projects.

About Us

The Maricopa County Real Estate Department partners with various departments and agencies to acquire space and improvements for County personnel and land for infrastructure improvement projects. We maintain the real property data on County-owned and leased facilities and acquire/lease/dispose of County real property. We are a team of collaborative, results-driven professionals who are building a stronger Maricopa County.

Proud to Offer

• Perform work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12.29% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Four years experience as a Right-of-Way Agent or equivalent related experience in Project Development, property acquisition, negotiations, project coordination, right-of-way plan presentation, or title/escrow services for public agencies, public works, utilities, or quasi-public agencies.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, or a related field.

• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis

We Value

• SR/WA designation from the International Right of Way Association is preferred.

• Strong background and knowledge of Residential and Business Relocation is preferred.

Job Contributions

• Represent the Real Estate Department in meetings with partner departments, serving as the Acquisition Project Coordinator/liaison from the conception of a project through the completion of the acquisition or disposition process

• Performs extensive plan reviews during all phases of projects assigned and partners with the Project Team to resolve Real Estate concerns delineated by the Project design

• Preparation of project acquisition scope, schedule, and project budget

• On assigned projects, manage contract assignments for Appraisal Services, and Acquisition and Relocation Services

• Coordinate construction and property owner concerns with the project team to provide reasonable solutions for all parties; regularly attend design and project meetings

• Acquire a variety of land rights in high-level, complex acquisition projects such as temporary entry, easements, permits, and fee-simple partial acquisitions

• Plan and execute relocation assistance activities of a complex nature

• Examine and oversee professional services contracts for the acquisition and relocation of work products, providing guidance to consultants

• Preparation of conveyance documents as but not limited to purchase agreements, Warranty Deeds, and Easements

• Responsible for maintaining digital project files and up-to-date record keeping in the Acquisition database throughout the duration of projects assigned

Working Conditions

• Position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time

• Hard hat, safety vests, and steel-toed boots - applicable on field visits that require exposure to traffic or construction sites

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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