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Right of Way Agent prepares organization's need for additional land or office space. Researches, negotiates and elects to purchase short- and long-term lease of land agreements and right of way for construction that meet the organization's goals. Being a Right of Way Agent handles all land related legal issues, including transfers of titles and deeds, construction, mortgage concerns, and zoning. Prepares resolutions and other legal forms related to land acquisitions. Additionally, Right of Way Agent may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Right of Way Agent contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. To be a Right of Way Agent typically requires 4 to 7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Right-of-Way Agent
  • Forsyth County
  • Cumming, GA FULL_TIME
  • The purpose of this classification is to coordinate acquisition of right-of-way from property owners for use in County construction projects.The following duties are normal for this position.  The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification.  Other duties may be required and assigned.
     
    Provides direction, training, guidance, and assistance to County consultants; coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors status of work, inspects completed work, and troubleshoots problem situations.
     
    Identifies right-of-way property and easements requiring County acquisition to conduct road construction projects, water & sewer infrastructure projects and other projects requiring land rights; researches property deeds, plat records, and other legal records to determine ownership, property rights, and correct right-of-way; makes copies of tax maps, retrieves deeds and plats for road, and prepares list of property owners.
     
    Visits road sites of potential projects; determines whether road can be improved to meet County standards; verifies compliance with fifteen houses per mile rule.
     
    Communicates and negotiates with property owners to secure County acquisition of right-of-way property for road improvement, easements, and water & sewer infrastructure projects; prepares and mails necessary letters, forms, and deeds for property owners to dedicate right-of-way or easements; makes copies of current tax maps and identifies property owners not responding to right-of-way and easement requests; initiates follow-up communications with property owners not responding to initial communications; mails letters of notification to property owners prior to commencement of road improvement  and water & sewer infrastructure projects.
     
    Coordinates with Procurement to obtain quotes for surveying, title searches, and appraisals required for right-of-way acquisitions; submits quotes to Right of Way Manager for approval; prepares notices to proceed and other documentation required for completion of work.
     
    Prepares closing documents and right-of-way deeds for acquisitions; requests authorization from County Commissioners to mail deeds to acquire right-of-way on requested roads; assists legal counsel in preparing documents required for condemnation.
     
    Researches roads listed in County Road inventory with zero right-of-way; determines existence of any right-of-way; notifies road inventory manager of any changes needed to update inventory.
     
    Provides information and assistance related to department projects, activities, procedures, documentation, or other issues; educates property owners regarding right-of-way issues; assists the public in locating easements, determining existing right-of-way, and identifying end of County-maintained roads; informs property owners of impact of road improvement, easements or water & sewer infrastructure projects on their property, and proper procedures to request maintenance or paving of gravel roads or abandoned roads; responds to routine questions/complaints, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.
     
    Prepares website information pertaining to right-of-way issues; responds to emails received through website.
    Maintains master status sheet on all projects involving acquisition of right-of-way projects.
     
    Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, lists, status reports, tax statements, deeds, easements, or other documents.
     
    Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, property plats, deeds, easements, tax maps, road inventory records, policies, procedures, manuals, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
     
    Operates a computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data; verifies accuracy of entered data and makes corrections; utilizes word processing, spreadsheet, database, e-mail, Internet, or other computer programs.
     
    Creates and maintains files/records of right-of-way acquisitions; updates records of research previously conducted for right-of-way acquisitions.
     
    Retrieves deeds and plats from courthouse as needed.
     
    Serves as liaison between all parties involved in acquisition projects; coordinates legal aspects of acquisitions with County legal counsel. Serves as a representative of the County to the public. 
     
    Assists water department, utility companies, and surveyors in determining existing right-of-way on County-maintained roads.
     
    Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, County officials, attorneys, appraisers, property owners, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
     
    Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable regulations, standards, and guidelines.

    Operates a motor vehicle to conduct work activities.
     
    This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
     
    Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, sending/receiving faxes, making copies, filing documentation, or processing incoming/outgoing mail.
     
    Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.
     
    Performs other related duties as required.High school diploma or GED; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes right-of-way administration, property acquisition negotiations, map/plat interpretation, research of legal records, office administration, and personal computer operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
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Utilities Right of Way Title Agent (on-call)
  • SW Utility
  • Marietta, GA FULL_TIME
  • ORC is seeking an on-call, non-exempt Title Agent that resides within a 50 mile radius of Marietta, GA. On-call is a classification that allows ORC the flexibility to utilize staff at their discretion...
  • 25 Days Ago
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CREW SUPERVISOR - RIGHT OF WAY
  • Whitfield County, GA
  • Dalton, GA FULL_TIME
  • Salary $27.00 - $32.00 Hourly Location GA 30721, GA Job Type Full Time Job Number 01473 Department Public Works Division Public Works Opening Date 06/06/2024 Description PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION The ...
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CREW SUPERVISOR - RIGHT OF WAY
  • Whitfield County
  • Dalton, GA FULL_TIME
  • JOB PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATIONThe purpose of this classification is to manage and supervise all aspects of the field Right Of Way (ROW) crews that conduct road and bridge maintenance, culvert installat...
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RIGHT OF WAY COORDINATOR
  • Henry County Government
  • Mc Donough, GA FULL_TIME
  • Description The purpose of this position is to coordinate the acquisition of land and easements for County projects. Examples of Duties Coordinates the acquiring of land and easements by reviewing pla...
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Tree Trimmer / Bucket Truck Operator
  • Georgia Right Of Way
  • Wrens, GA FULL_TIME
  • PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.GAROW.NET TO APPLY -OR- CALL BRIAN COOK (770) 595-7266 FOR MORE INFO Georgia Right of Way – Seeking to hire an experienced Utility Line Clearance Tree Trimmer / Bucket Tru...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Right of Way Agent
  • Experis
  • New Albany, OH
  • Our client, an electric utility company is seeking a Trans Right of Way Agent to join their team. The ideal candidate wi...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Right-of-Way Agent
  • Contract Land Staff
  • Charlotte, NC
  • CLS is looking for an entry-level to experienced Acquisition Agent near Charlotte, NC. This position is responsible for ...
  • 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Right-of-Way Agent
  • Contract Land Staff
  • Traverse City, MI
  • CLS is looking for an Acquisition Agent local to Traverse City, MI. This position is responsible for the field level inv...
  • 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Right-of-Way Agent
  • Randstad USA
  • Greensburg, PA
  • Fortune 100 company in the engineering and construction industry is hiring for an Assistant Right of Way Specialist to j...
  • 6/8/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Right-of-Way Agent
  • AstraWorks
  • Greensburg, PA
  • Responsibilities: Analyze, prepare, review and interpret Land and Right of Way related agreements, deeds, easements, lea...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Right-of-Way Agent
  • Contract Land Staff
  • CLS is looking for an experienced Acquisition Agent (Part-Time) in Whatcom County, WA. This position is responsible for ...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Right of Way Agent
  • Hiring Now!
  • Evansville, IN
  • CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision i...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Right of Way Agent
  • Hiring Now!
  • New Braunfels, TX
  • CenterPoint Energy and its predecessor companies have been in business for more than 150 years. Our Vision: Our vision i...
  • 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Georgia

Georgia is a state in the Southeastern United States.Beginning from the Atlantic Ocean, the state's eastern border with South Carolina runs up the Savannah River, northwest to its origin at the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers. It then continues up the Tugaloo (originally Tugalo) and into the Chattooga River, its most significant tributary. These bounds were decided in the 1797 Treaty of Beaufort, and tested in the U.S. Supreme Court in the two Georgia v. South Carolina cases in 1923 and 1989. The border then takes a sharp turn around the tip of Rabun County, at latitude 35°N, thou...
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Income Estimation for Right of Way Agent jobs
$75,283 to $94,065

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What does a Right of Way Agent do?

Right of Way Agent in Spartanburg, SC
Maintain a detailed log of all payments * Experience of negotiating damage settlements as required * Support all construction activities as required Public Sector Right of Way Negotiator Agent.
January 18, 2020
Right of Way Agent in Nashua, NH
Right Of Way Agents usually work for gas and oil companies and are responsible for securing additional land space.
December 06, 2019
Right of Way Agent in Petaluma, CA
There are several core tasks associated with right of way agents, no matter their industry.
December 26, 2019