Right-of-Way Agent/Property Analyst - Fairfax County

This position has key responsibilities in land acquisition and real estate negotiations for public improvement projects. Here’s a breakdown of the duties:

Key Responsibilities:

• Land Rights Acquisition: Negotiate and acquire land rights and real property for county projects, including capital facilities, wastewater, stormwater management, transportation, and public buildings.
• Project Management: Handle multiple projects with tight deadlines, ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
• Legal and Record Research: Investigate and verify county records, legal documents, and title reports for ownership accuracy.
• Real Estate and Valuation: Calculate land square footage, review engineering plans, interpret real estate valuations, and review appraisal reports.
• Cost Estimates and Reports: Prepare cost estimates for land acquisition and create detailed documents for public hearings, condemnation proceedings, and Board meetings.
• Public Communication: Make presentations to the Board of Supervisors and other stakeholders, requiring strong oral and written communication skills.
• Collaboration: Work closely with teams and external agencies, including project managers and attorneys with the Office of the County Attorney, while maintaining independent problem-solving capabilities..

Required Skills:

• Motivation & Self-Sufficiency: Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Relationship Building: Ability to develop relationships with various stakeholders and provide solutions to complex issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for public presentations and team collaborations.

This role is critical to ensuring the smooth progression of public works projects that require land acquisition and negotiation expertise.

DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition services for the most populous county in Virginia. Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone.

Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement; and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our LiveWell Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

• Benefits
• Retirement

The Land Acquisition Division is responsible for the acquisition of land or right-of-way and other land rights, including permanent and temporary easements and letters of permission, necessary to support the Capital Improvement Program.