Right of Way Agent - Butte

Required Education and Experience:

(All levels require a combination of education and experience equivalent to a Highschool Diploma. Additional relevant education and/or experience may substitute for experience as determined by the Panel)

Agent Level 1 - ($23.32)

·        This position requires a minimum of One (1) year of experience in the following:

o   One (1) year equivalent work requiring communication or public contact skills involving one or more Right of Way Agent communication-related activities such as persuasion, conflict management, diplomacy, rapport-building, mediation, problem-solving, or decision-making.

Agent Level 2 – ($27.73)

·        This position requires a minimum of One (1) year and Six (6) months of experience in the following:

o   One (1) year equivalent work requiring communication or public contact skills involving one or more Right of Way Agent communication-related activities such as persuasion, conflict management, diplomacy, rapport-building, mediation, problem-solving, or decision-making.

AND

o   Six (6) months of ROW Agent Level I (one) experience.

Agent Level 3 – ($31.89)

·        This position requires a minimum of Three (3) years of experience in the following:

o   One (1) year equivalent work requiring communication or public contact skills involving one or more Right of Way Agent communication-related activities such as persuasion, conflict management, diplomacy, rapport-building, mediation, problem-solving, or decision-making.

AND

o   Six (6) months of ROW Agent Level I (one) experience.

o   AND

o   One (1) year six (6) months of Right of Way Agent Level II (two) experience or equivalent with demonstrated ability to perform those required tasks.

Agent Level 4 – ($36.84)

·        This position requires a minimum of Five (5) years of experience in the following:

o   One (1) year equivalent work requiring communication or public contact skills involving one or more Right of Way Agent communication-related activities such as persuasion, conflict management, diplomacy, rapport-building, mediation, problem-solving, or decision-making.

AND

o   Six (6) months of ROW Agent Level I (one) experience.

AND

o   One (1) year six (6) months of Right of Way Agent Level II (two) experience or equivalent with demonstrated ability to perform those required tasks.

AND

o   Two (2) years of Right of Way Agent Level III (three) experience with demonstrated ability to perform those required tasks.

Alternative qualifications include: Any combination of additional related work experience and education equivalent to the minimum qualifications.

Relevant field of studies: Business Administration, Public Administration, Real Estate, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Communication, and Engineering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of real estate appraisal, including the principles of eminent domain, real estate law as it applies to land titles and transfer documents.
• Knowledge of appraisal acquisition of real property for federal aid projects, and other program functions.
• General knowledge of applicable state, federal, AASHTO, and FHWA requirements and standards.
• Knowledge of technical and legal documentation standards.
• Knowledge of principles of negotiation and conflict management.
• Working knowledge of land surveying, highway engineering and design and construction methods and materials.
• Skill in the use of specialized surveying and other equipment such as microfiche readers, microfilm readers, distance measuring equipment, motion analyzers, planimeters, and others.
• Ability to examine, interpret, and translate technical/legal information to varied audiences.
• Ability to use standard office software applications (e.g., word processing, databases, etc.).
• Ability to analyze and interpret statistical information, negotiating consensus on land values and compensation amounts.
• Ability to explain and defend Department actions in legal proceedings and formal appraisal reviews; and managing and mediating confrontational or contentious situations with landowners, legal representatives, and others.
• Ability to develop effective techniques and procedures to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to team members to ensure effective operations and project activities.
• Ability to identify root causes of problems and develop alternative solutions; confidently challenge the status quo by experimenting with new ideas.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a high stress and multi-task environment.

Other Information

·        Top candidates will be invited to participate in a behavioral-based interview and testing prior to final selection.

·        Driver’s record will be verified. Successful applicants will be required to sign a release form which authorizes the Department to obtain the applicant’s permanent driving records. Compliance with Mont. Admin. R. 2.6.201, "State Vehicle Use," and MDT Policy #6.03.001, "State Vehicle Use Policy" are conditions of employment.

·        The Montana Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans and disabled veterans are encouraged to apply. People with disabilities needing assistance in the application process, or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may call the Human Resources and Occupational Safety Division, at 406.444.6054.

·        The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) is committed to continuous improvement of our employee safety program and our safety and health processes, and to achieving an injury-free workplace.

·        This position is being posted in accordance with the MFPE bargaining unit agreement. Non-bargaining unit employees or employees of another bargaining unit may apply. If the position is not filled with a bargaining unit applicant, the non-bargaining unit applicants may be considered. However, bargaining unit applicants will have preference.