Right of Way Agent 3

As a Right of Way Agent 3, you are considered a senior-level agent with support provided from higher-level agents, the Production Coordinator and/or the Acquisition/Appraisal/Relocation Supervisor. Performing under minimal supervision, you will review design plans looking for appraisal-related conflicts, and when discovered, work with appropriate staff and consultants to reduce impacts to the private property rights.  The ideal candidate will understand appraisal standards and processes; an appraisal license is not required.   Other duties will involve, but are not limited to: * Read and explain or interpret construction plans and appraisals to internal and external customers.  * Coordinate with outside vendors to deliver appraisals on a strict deadline  * Assisting staff with individuals who are displaced by improvement projects through the Relocation Assistance programin this role * Document contacts and discussions through clear and concise reports, and assemble orderly files containing accurate, completed, signed paperwork that is organized in the files when the file or claim forms are submitted for processing.  * Ensure all necessary paperwork is accurate, completed, and present in the file so all claims may be processed.  * Inspecting land and buildings, including all types of topography and multi-story buildings, including non-ADA-compliant properties. Our ideal candidate is sharp, an excellent communicator who is able to think on their feet! You must have the ability to work with individuals of all races and socioeconomic classes.  In this role, you will represent the citizens of Iowa and will be the face of the Iowa Department of Transportation.  Special Requirements:  * Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license Iowa Department of Transportation's Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation's five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception. Location: Ames, Iowa Shift Requirements: 40-hour workweeks with flexible schedule available. You will be required to have frequent travel and occasional overnights on a schedule that you help create.  As a State of Iowa employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: * Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance * Insurance benefits start the first month following 30 days of employment, and costs can be reviewed here. * Opportunities for professional growth and development. * Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year. * Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match * Optional 401A plan with employer contributions. * Employee Discount Programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial). We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website! You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa - Apply today! The Iowa Department of Transportation is an equal-opportunity employer. If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: . Reasonable accommodation such as an interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment/devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and three years of full-time experience equal to Right of Way Agent level work in real estate appraisal, property acquisition, real estate sales or management, or relocation assistance; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of the required full-time experience in real estate appraisal, property acquisition, real estate sales or management, or relocation assistance for one year (30 semester hours) of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting one year of experience in field-commissioned sales work, right of way engineering, other real estate or development support activity.  engineering survey, highway construction inspection, or as the manager of a business for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years; OR an equivalent combination of experience and education substituting of satisfactory completion of any American Institute of Real Estate Appraisers Course, Society of Real Estate Appraiser Course, American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Course, or American Right of Way Association Course, or its equivalent for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education a maximum substitution of four years. For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description. * Applicants desiring to be considered for positions in this class should be sure to include on or with the application a list of specific coursework relating to right of way operations which indicates the dates, length (in hours), and successful completion of coursework. * All positions in this classification travel extensively throughout the State of Iowa. All applicants for this classification must be able to obtain a valid driver's license.

Created: 2025-09-28