Right of Way Specialist
Fort Wayne, IN, US, 46808
Work for Indiana
Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.
As an equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.
About the Indiana Department of Transportation:
The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) provides a dynamic workplace that serves Indiana citizens, improves our state’s quality of life, and enhances its economic opportunity. INDOT has a number of innovative programs and projects, including Public-Private Partnerships, Green Initiatives, and cutting-edge uses of materials and assets. As part of the State of Indiana, INDOT offers a competitive total compensation package, as well as outstanding work/life balance. Whether you are an established professional in the transportation field or just starting your career, INDOT has exciting and challenging opportunities for you.
Role Overview:
The Right-of-Way (ROW) Specialist: plans, directs, and administers real estate operations, monitors activities and work status in progress; coordinates activities with the regional and Central Offices; prepares contracts, reports, and letters; reviews and responds to complaints; and attends public hearings and meetings; operates a state vehicle, visits courthouses &conducts field inspections in all environments and weather conditions and meets with consultants to review legal descriptions and developments. This position requires you to have a valid Indiana Real Estate Broker's License or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
Salary:
This position traditionally starts at an annual salary of $53,222.00. Salary for this position may be commensurate with education and job experience.
Location:
This position is located in INDOT’s Ft Wayne District, Capital Program Management Department.
A Day in the Life:
The essential functions of this role are as follows:
This position manages, assists, coordinates, and reviews the in-house and consultant’s ROW (Right-of-Way) engineering, real estate, railroad and utilities relocation, per Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and federal guidelines. Starting salary commensurate with experience. Internal employees are subject to promotion and demotion policy guidelines.
- Plans, directs, and administers real estate operations (e.g., monitors section activities and reviews status of work in progress, reviews and recommends plan revisions requested, maintains liaison and coordinates activities with regional and Central Office)
- Performs other administrative and supervisory duties (e.g., prepares contracts, reports and/or letters, reviews and responds to complaints, attends public hearings and meetings with public agencies and/or consultants, oversees abandonment and vacation procedures, analyzes and evaluates consultant proposals and scope of services, maintains inventory and makes recommendations regarding disposal of excess lands), manages special project acquisitions and dispositions, i.e. limited access break requests, coordinates appropriate responses for property owner questions post-construction
- Operates a state vehicle to travel to the courthouse, field inspections in all types of environments and weather conditions, and meetings with consultants to review legal descriptions and developments
- Reviews and provides assistance in ROW Plan Development and the associated elements (i.e., ROW Plans, Descriptions, Plats, Conveyance Documents)
- Determine if ROW documents prepared meet the requirements in accordance with the Indiana Administrative Code, Title 865 IAC 1-12 C Rule 12
- Responsible for assisting both staff and consultants with monitoring Cost to Cure items in right of way, ordering utility disconnect notices, ordering asbestos inspections, posting in LRS (right-of- way clear, structure to prime, or clear demolition), monitoring removal of retained major retentions, holding public auctions when needed, police and fire department training agreements, and removal of unauthorized encroachments; and, Performs other related duties as assigned.
The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
This position is exempt from overtime compensation for additional work hours which may be required to complete essential functions or other assigned work. Exempt employees may work more than 75 hours in a pay period without additional compensation and must report a minimum of 75 hours per pay period of work hours and/or paid leave taken to receive their base biweekly salary.
What You'll Need for Success:
The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have either
- Minimum High School diploma or equivalent
- Must have five (5) years of related transportation experience (year for year transportation
- related experience will substitute for post-secondary education requirements)
- Must possess a valid Indiana driver’s license
- Broad knowledge of business administration
- Indiana Real Estate Broker’s License or the ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire
- Extensive knowledge of real estate or property management
- Working knowledge of agency policy and procedure
- Extensive knowledge of Indiana Revised Code, local ordinances/statutes and other applicable local, state and federal requirements relative to real estate acquisition and management
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to gather, collate and classify information about data, people or things
- Ability to handle sensitive complaints and inquiries
- Excellent math (i.e. general math, etc.), computer, communication, and literacy skills
Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:
Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:
The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:
- Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans
- Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards
- Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution
- Flexible work scheduling options, including the potential for hybrid remote work for employees whose work may be performed outside state facilities
- Deferred compensation 457B account (similar to 401k plan) with employer match
- Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options
- A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:
- 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers
- Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave
- Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off
- 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Group life insurance
- Referral Bonus program
- Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits
- Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Free Parking for most positions
- Free LinkedIn Learning access
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.
The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.
Nearest Major Market: Fort Wayne
