The Agency of Transportation (AOT) is seeking a Right of way Agent to be responsible for the acquisition and management of real property for the Agency. The incumbent will be in charge of drafting leases, licenses, and private crossing agreements for State owned rail and aviation property. Incumbents will manage a project from initial assignment to completion. The position may work with utility companies, municipalities, private companies, or private landowners, and other State and federal Agencies. Duties involve fieldwork, data entry, filing, plan reviews, negotiations, encroachments and surveys. Assignments will require travel throughout the State, and some evening or overtime work may be required.
The position will be responsible for the following duties, including, but not limited to:
This position, Right of Way Agent III (Job Requisition #48163), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact Mark FitzGerald at mark.fitzgerald@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Work is performed both in office and field settings and involves significant interaction with property owners and local officials. Assignments will require travel throughout the State. Some evening or overtime work is required. Private means of transportation is required. Certain property and relocation projects may evoke strongly differing opinions and emotional reactions.
Two (2) years or more of college coursework in engineering, highway technology, architecture, surveying, public relations, legal or real estate AND two (2) years or more in real estate, property management, property administration, or transportation engineering.
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High School diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years or more in real estate, property management, property administration, or transportation engineering.
A valid driver's license is required.
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