Manager, Right of Way

Full Job Description

The Department of Transportation and Public Works seeks to hire a Right of Way Manager for St. Louis County.

The well-qualified candidate will oversee the appraisal and acquisition of land and easement rights for road, bridge, storm water, and sidewalk improvement projects throughout St. Louis County.

The typical starting salary is between $33.17 - $39.80 hourly and will be based on experience and budget considerations. As an employer, St.

Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees.

In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, four weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, and more.

To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website

St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid

Requirements

Essential Function Examples

• Review property acquisition appraisals performed by others
• Perform staff appraisals for property acquisitions
• Oversee negotiations, relocations and closings with property owners for property rights needed by the Department
• Keep abreast of federal policies and regulations regarding acquisition of property rights and relocation of individuals and businesses
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit's strategies and activities
• Develop and implement unit policies, practices, and procedures
• Manage the performance of subordinates
• Delegate responsibility for daily operations to subordinates
• Confer with peers to plan and coordinate work
• Prepare and sign performance appraisals

Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree and two years of related professional work experience

• Requires a Real Estate Broker License by the State of Missouri

• Requires State of Missouri Real Estate Appraiser Residential, Licensed or General Certification

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept on-line applications.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.

St. Louis County
Division of Personnel, 7th Floor
Clayton, MO 63105
(314) 615-5429
Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966

An Equal Opportunity Employer
Fax: (314) 615-7703
www.stlouiscountymo.gov