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• Low Turnover
• Retirement Pension
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Paid Leave/Holidays
• Health Premiums paid at 100% for full-time employees
• On the Job Training
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Comprehensive Wellness Program/Wellness Leave Incentives
• Career Development Programs/Opportunities for advancement

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ROW Project Coordinator:
Assists in performing project management work related to state and federally funded right of way projects including: negotiating with landowners, helping relocate displacees, reviewing appraisals, assisting in the relocation of utilities, coordinating the eminent domain process, and assisting in the management of acquired right of way. Work involves assisting in coordinating the planning and initiation of projects; assisting in monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, private entities, governmental agencies, and other relevant parties. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

ROW Project Manager I:
The Project Manager is responsible for the successful initiation, daily oversight, and delivery of projects. Project managers are typically responsible for leading the project lifecycle from initiation through completion. Performs complex project management work related to state and federally funded right of way projects including: negotiating with landowners, relocating displaces, reviewing appraisals, assisting in the relocation of utilities, coordinating the eminent domain process, and management of acquired right of way. Work involves coordinating the planning and initiation of projects; monitoring the progress and schedule of projects; and communicating with project stakeholders, management, private entities, governmental agencies, and other relevant parties. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

ROW Project Coordinator:

• Assists with managing program responsibilities including, but not limited to, project budgeting and setup, files and records administration, contractor selection and management as well as services related to the following areas: surveying, appraisal, acquisition/negotiation, relocation, condemnation support, and demolition.
• Assists with or compiles and distributes project information, project status reports, and project budget expenditures; provides regular updates to management, project teams, and others on project status and related issues.
• Assists with or initiates projects, obtaining authorization and commitment, and demonstrating business need and project feasibility, including the development and oversight of work authorizations, project budgets, schedules, work plans, resource requirements, cost estimates and projections.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

ROW Project Manager I:

• Contacts and drives to meets with sponsors, property owners and/or other entities to negotiate and/or explain the acquisition, lease, disposal and/or relocation processes, present offers, answer questions and resolve problems.
• Oversees current projects for progress and pending projects for planning purposes; consults and advises personnel in right of way related policies and procedures and ensures conformance with federal and/or state laws and guidelines relating to Right of Way acquisitions.
• Relating to Right of Way acquisitions, establishes and maintains liaison with and serves in a consultative capacity between the Department, Office of the Attorney General, federal agencies and appropriate courts, utility companies, title companies and other entities having interest in the property.
• Researches problems and coordinates solutions regarding assigned projects and makes recommendations to improve programs and/or operations. As well as, may identify potential project risks and difficulties and design strategies to mitigate or avoid them.
• Manages, or self performs as needed, program responsibilities including, but not limited to, project budgeting and setup, files and records administration, contractor selection and management as well as services related to the following areas; surveying, appraisal, acquisition/negotiation, relocation, condemnation support, and demolition.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

ROW Project Coordinator

Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent in any discipline. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 1 year administrative support or real. estate experience (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).Related college education or relevant technical training may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

ROW Project Manager I

Education: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications

Experience: 3 years of right of way or related experience, to include 1 year project management or related experience. (Experience can be satisfied by fulltime or prorated parttime equivalent).

Licenses and Certifications: Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications:

Competencies:

ROW Project Coordinator:

• Analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
• Administrative practices and procedures to include writing, editing and report writing techniques, recording meeting notes, record keeping and records management.
• Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files and reports.
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications, and systems.
• Effectively communicate in both written and oral forms

ROW Project Manager I:

• Applicant has considerable knowledge of:
• Standard procedures relative to planning, construction and engineering fundamentals to Right of Way, and Right of Way related activities.
• The applicable laws, rules, and regulations relating to Real Estate policies, procedures, practices, and terminology.
• Project management theories and practices applicable to limited-scope projects; of systems and procedures used to evaluate a third-party vendor’s performance; and of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to the administration of the project undertaken.
• In the acquisition process, including but not limited to, understanding legal property descriptions, appraisal practices, drive to inspections, property condemnation procedures, and the relocation assistance policies and procedures.
• Able to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions, to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues, to demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills, to identify project risks, to prepare reports and spreadsheets, to communicate effectively, and to assign duties and responsibilities and coordinate the work of project staff.
• Leading, assigning, reviewing and monitoring the work of others; and analyzing and organizing business and technical data.
• Using computers and applicable programs, applications and systems, and using basic mathematical fundamentals.
• Maintaining a safe working environment
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups; negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships; and applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties’ positions in a direct and diplomatic manner, and expressing opinions directly and determining resolution in order to advance work and maintain effective relationships.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time
• Standing-prolonged periods of time
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading

Conditions of Employment:
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TxDOT is committed to hiring veterans. To assist in determining whether your military experience may pertain to the minimum requirements for this position, Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes from each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces have been assigned to each state classification code/title where applicable. The MOS codes are grouped by occupational category.

To view the MOS codes please click on link below and click on the appropriate occupational category.

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions

The Texas Department of Transportation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination in the workplace. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities for any part of the employment process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Action of 1990.

Please click this link to read the information for applicants: Additional Applicant Information