Senior Right of Way Agent

Join the Park Authority and our nationally recognized team of professionals! The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is seeking a Senior Right-of-Way Agent to be a part of one of the most highly regarded park systems in the country. With more than 25,000 acres of parkland, nine Rec Centers, eight golf courses, three lakefront parks, and more, FCPA is an exciting organization to be a part of and there are many opportunities for staff to make a difference at every level.

Under general supervision of the Land Acquisition Branch Manager, this position is an integral part of the Stewardship and Planning division. Negotiates, coordinates, and executes the acquisitions of real property in support of the mission of the Park Authority, Capital Improvement Program and Park Bond Referendum. Provides real estate expertise on property evaluation, market listings, and offers for purchase. Performs research on title, deed restrictions, property conditions, liens, utilities, existing land encumbrances, and legal issues. Scopes, contracts, and reviews outside and in-house appraisals to determine appropriateness and accuracy. Writes sales contracts, coordinates settlement proceedings, financing, and related work as required for difficult acquisitions and real estate transactions. Reports on completed acquisitions and presents to the Park Authority Board. Interprets and determines the applicability of various federal, state and county statutes, codes and ordinances including those related to Virginia Department of Transportation, Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration, Public Facilities Manual, and Zoning Ordinance. Performs land records research, interprets real estate valuation principles, engineering plans, and construction drawings to process fee simple acquisition and easement documents for infrastructure and land development projects. Serves as the intake for Telecommunications inquiries on Park Authority owned property, manages telecommunications requests, and coordinates staff review of telecommunications proposals. Assists with the negotiating and writing of leases and agreements for telecommunications, rental property, or other agency assets. Conducts special investigations and issues reports as needed. Assists with updating park ownership records and documents.(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.) 

• Handles difficult and/or sensitive purchases of real property for the County;
• Researches legal records to determine real estate ownership;
• Interprets and determines the applicability of various federal, state, and County statutes, codes, and ordinances such as the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance;
• Coordinates relocation activities with the Department of Housing and Community Development;
• Interprets real estate valuation principles, engineering plans and construction drawings;
• Reviews and edits correspondence and legal documents to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and procedures;
• Reviews outside and in-house appraisals to determine appropriateness and accuracy;
• Coordinates the gathering of data in preparation for public hearing and condemnation proceedings;
• Coordinates legal issues with the County Attorney’s Office;
• Testifies in court regarding condemnation matters;
• Conducts special investigations and issues reports;
• Meets with the professional and technical staff, compiles project updates and disseminates data;
• Coordinates project management/project tracking systems;
• Writes and updates Land Acquisition Division procedures for the various types of projects;

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of real property acquisition for public purposes;
• Knowledge of the law governing condemnation or disposal proceedings;
• Knowledge of the legal instruments involved in real estate transactions;
• Skill in negotiating the purchase of real property;
• Ability to interpret real estate valuation principles;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, the public and other County officials;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally;
• Ability to prepare correspondence and write reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following: (Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
A bachelor’s degree in real estate or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university; Plus, four years of experience in real property negotiation, disposition, and/or evaluation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in negotiating telecommunication transactions on public land. 
• Experience in negotiating and preparing lease agreements, licenses, interim use agreements, and maintenance agreements. 
• Experience with title research. GIS and/or CAD experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's license (required)

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, child protective services registry check, and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 
Primarily sedentary with ability to conduct field visits and traverse unimproved terrain. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.          

SELECTION PROCEDURE: 
Panel interview; may include exercise.      

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.  

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTY 703-222-7314.[email protected]EEO/AA/TTY.