Project Management Position
The purpose of this position is to provide Project Management, day-to-day project guidance, and leadership to the Right-of-Way Agents in the Acquisition Division of the Real Estate Department and support the Right-of-Way Supervisor with the acquisition of required right-of-way and property rights for complex MCDOT Improvement Projects and Flood Control District Capital Projects.
About Us
As one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Real Estate Department partners with various departments and agencies to acquire space, land, and improvements for infrastructure improvement projects and personnel, maintains the real property data on County-owned and leased facilities, and leases / disposes of County real property. We are a team of collaborative, results-driven professionals who are building a stronger Maricopa County.
Make us your next career move!
Proud to Offer
- Work with a greater purpose
- Tuition reimbursement
- Exceptional work-life balance
- Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
- Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
- Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System
We Require
Three years of experience as a Right-of-Way Agent or equivalent related experience in Project Development, property acquisition, negotiations, project coordination, right-of-way plan presentation, or title / escrow services for public agencies, public works, utilities, or quasi-public agenciesBachelor's degree in business, real estate, or a related fieldA combination of post-secondary education and / or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-to-year basisWe Also Value
Experience at a public agency performing the acquisition activities of real property rightsInternational Right-of-Way Association Designations (RWA, RWP, or SR / WA) preferred but not requiredIntermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and ExcelHigh-level organizational skills, excellent communication skills, customer service driven, and provides the ability to analyze information to provide a solutionKnowledge of Residential and Business Relocation is preferredJob Contributions
Represent the Real Estate Department in meetings with partner departments serving as the Acquisition Project Coordinator / liaison from the conception of a project through the completion of the acquisition or disposition processPerforms extensive plan reviews during all phases of projects assigned and partners with the Project Team to resolve Real Estate concerns delineated by the Project designPreparation of project acquisition scope, schedule, and project budgetManage contract assignments for Appraisal Services, and Acquisition and Relocation ServicesCoordinate construction and property owner concerns with the project team to provide reasonable solutions for all parties; regularly attend design and project meetingsAcquire a variety of land rights in high-level complex acquisition projects such as temporary entry, easements, permits, and fee-simple partial acquisitionsPlan and execute relocation assistance activities of a complex natureReview and manage work product of professional services contracts for Acquisition and Relocation and provides guidance to consultantsPreparation of conveyance documents as but not limited to purchase agreements, Warranty Deeds, and EasementsResponsible for maintaining digital project files and up-to-date record keeping in the Acquisition database, throughout the duration of projects assignedWorking Conditions
Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the timePosition is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditionsMachines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware : Computer software literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, various database applications
Protective Equipment Required : Hard hat, safety vests and steel toed boots - applicable on field visits that require exposure to traffic or construction sites
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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