Senior Land Acquisition Manager

Full Job Description

The Office of Real Property Asset Management and Planning within the Loudoun County Office of the County Administrator is currently seeking applications for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Land Acquisition Manager to lead a team of professional land acquisition managers in the management of Loudoun County’s real estate portfolio and the needs of the County’s Capital Improvement Program, with a focus on right of way acquisition for planned transportation projects.

Requirements

Duties of the Senior Land Acquisition Manager include but aren't limited to:

• Leadership and management of staff.
• Preparation of reports for presentation to the Board of Supervisors.
• Research land records for information regarding property ownership and title history to ascertain right of way dedication commitments approved through prior legislative approvals.
• Review right-of-way plans/plats and construction drawings to identify property interests to be acquired and potential property damages.
• Manage contracts with appraisers and right-of-way acquisition consultants.
• Management of activities to ensure all tasks are conducted in accordance with County, State and Federal regulations and procedures.
• Management of complex land acquisition projects.
• Collaboration with the County Attorney’s Office to facilitate the preparation and recordation of deeds, plats, leases, contracts, easements, and other legal documents.
  

The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker and have the ability to lead a team with a challenging daily workload while also engaging in long range planning activities associated with the County’s Capital Improvement Program and strategic initiatives of the Board of Supervisors. The successful candidate will have experience in property negotiations and real property acquisitions, as well as significant experience reading construction plans and documents, contract and project management, and have some experience in legal procedures relating to Eminent Domain law; have the skills and abilities necessary to conduct field visits, negotiate with property owners, prepare information for property owners related to right of way and easement acquisition. Adherence to VDOT Right of Way procedures and adherence to the Federal Uniform Act is often critical in the position. General knowledge of methods, principles, practices, and techniques of real property acquisition for public purposes and basic knowledge of laws and procedures related to acquisitions, easements and condemnation required.

The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, the public, and other County officials and staff is a key requirement, as is the ability to communicate effectively and professionally. This position requires strong interpersonal, project management and contract management skills.

This position is eligible for telework in accordance with County and Department Telework Policies.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in field related to assigned area; four (4) years of related, progressively responsible work experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

A minimum of two years of supervisory experience is preferred. A valid driver's license is required.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will undergo background checks as required.

The position necessitates the ability to inspect property, which often requires walking or climbing elevated structures and exposure to inclement weather while in the field. The position requires attendance at public meetings, which occasionally occur outside normal business hours. Candidate must hold or obtain a Virginia Notary Public license within 90 days of hire. Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.