ROW Local Liaison Coordinator

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JOB DUTIES

• Monitor and audit real property acquisition activities conducted by LPAs to ensure federal participation in project costs by reviewing and approving individual tract files and advising LPAs on appraisals and negotiation contracts.
• Prepare ROW documents on LPA projects with Federal Aid.
• Approve payments to consultants and property owners through thorough auditing.
• Advise LPAs on ROW requirements.
• Contact property owners to explain project plans, appraisals, contracts, acquisition processes, and answer questions.
• Display a patient demeanor and the capability to explain the project. Educate the landowner regarding potential impacts to their property.
• At times, track activities and provide assistance to consultants providing Relocation Assistance and Advisory Services.
• At times, extend purchase offers and counteroffers to property owners. Negotiate reasonable and justifiable counteroffers that can address the owners' concerns; explain condemnation procedures if negotiations do not reach a settlement, and prepare documents required for eminent domain procedures.
• Prepare call reports documenting all contacts with owners or residents and settlement records documenting the basis of settlements.
• Prepare and review files/documents to submit to senior management of the ROW Division to ensure compliance of actions, decisions, or settlements with laws, rules, and policies; prepare documents used by the State Attorney General's office as the basis for determining appropriate parties in condemnation actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.     

Requirements/Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

Education and/or experience in real estate appraisal or valuation, relocation assistance, property management, public relations, public policy, mediation, or public/business administration.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience negotiating ROW in accordance with the Uniform Act.
• Experience in current highway construction projects and NDOT Agency/ROW Division goals and policies.
• Auditing experience.
• Interpersonal communication skills and exercise of tact and judgment when dealing with property owners, agency representatives, LPAs, and the public.

Other: 

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to provide independent authorized transportation.
• Potential for overnight travel on occasion.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES

• Possess strong communication skills to effectively communicate and educate the public and successfully negotiate settlements with landowners, as well as coordinate with LPA representatives.
• Ability to travel throughout the state with occasional overnight stays.
• Ability to quickly learn Right of Way and negotiation methods, procedures, practices, and regulations in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and policies.
• Ability to write narratives within call reports accurately describing interactions with landowners and other parties.

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