Chief, Right-of-Way (Property Acquisition & Development) Details

Chief, Right-of-Way (Property Acquisition & Development)

Prince George's County, MD - Largo, MD

Employment Type : Full-Time

Nature and Variety of Work

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Prince George’s County Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW&T) is seeking qualified and motivated candidates to fill the Chief, Right-of-Way (Property Acquisition & Development), grade G-31 vacancy.
About the Position:
This is a management level, professional and administrative position responsible for a broad range of managerial and administrative functions related to property acquisition and management of real estate properties within the county. The incumbent serves as Chief, Right-of-Way Division within the Office of Engineering and Project Management leading the planning, managing, organizing, supervising, and reviewing the work of the staff of the Right-of-Way Division. Primary duties include providing technical expertise related to right-of-way projects; oversight of acquisition and disposal of real estate properties in support of DPW&T, Department of Environment (DOE) Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement (DPIE) projects; meeting with other county agency heads, municipal officers, property owners, inter-government officials, contract personnel, and realtors to coordinate the work of the Division, and periodically reviews the Division’s budget and year-to-date expenditure to ensure it is within the funding limits of the approved annual budget. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Associate Director, Office of Engineering & Project Management.

DPW&T employees are considered "Essential" and are required to participate in the Department's Snow and Ice Control Program during natural and man-made disasters and during special operations/activities as assigned. Essential employees are expected to report for work or remain at work when other employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Examples of Work

What You’ll Do:

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  Provides leadership, directions, and management oversight over the personnel and activities of Right-of-Way Division.
• Establishes Division goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; and the methodology to accomplish same.
• Assists in the overall management of the Division.
• Provides counsel and guidance to personnel and ensures employees adhere and comply with DPW&T’s established safety and operating guidelines.
• Reviews the division’s budget and year-to-date expenditure to ensure it is within the funding limits of the approved annual budget.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state laws related to policy mandates, privacy and confidentiality ensuring information is shared only on an as needed basis.
• Meets with other county agency head, executive staff, municipal officers, governmental officials, property owners, contract personnel, and consultants to coordinate activities of the Division.
• Supervises accurate and proper appraisal of real estate properties conducted by Realty Specialists and external Appraisal Contractors prior to initiating property acquisition.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of property acquisition practices, real estate trends, technical procedures and legal determinations related to county right-of-way.
• Manages right-of-way acquisition processes to include the Relocation Assistance Program.
• Ensures that fee simple acquisition of real estate, rights of entry and easements for right-of-way purposes are performed promptly and in line with established guidelines and procedures.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of acquisition practices, property trends, technical proper appraisal of real estate properties conducted by staff and other external Contract Appraisal companies prior to initiating acquisition of same.
• Meets with other county agency heads, executive staff, municipal and governmental officials, property owners, contract personnel, and consultants to coordinate activities of the division.
• Coordinates property acquisition activities with Project Managers to ensure timely acquisition for the necessary rights-of-way for highway and bridges projects within the county.
• Conducts studies, analyzes reports and makes recommendations to expedite the right-of-way acquisition process to include preparation and defense of legislative proposals.
• Provides technical assistance and guidance to staff, reviews incoming requests, determines work assignments, provides detailed review of written material, correspondence, and reports prepared by subordinates for accuracy.
• Communicates both orally and in writing with superiors, co-workers, subordinates, employees of other agencies and businesses, and the public.
• Performs other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level associated with the employee's class of work.

Minimum Qualifications

What You'll Need:

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  Master's degree in Business, Public Administration, Marketing, Financial Management, Urban/Regional Planning, or a closely related field;
• Plus at least two (2) years of professional work experience of the level of complexity associated with this position;

An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY AND CONVINCINGLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to prepare a variety of written correspondence and reports.
• 3+ years of professional realty experience;
• 2+ year’s previous supervisory/management experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Must demonstrate poise, tact, diplomacy and possess good judgment and discretion.
• Must possess the ability to lead and motivate employees.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Detail-oriented, well organized, and possess effective time management skills.

Additional Information

LOCATION: 9400 Peppercorn Place, Suite 300 Largo, Maryland 20774

DURATION OF ELIGIBILITY: Candidates will be selected from a temporary register of eligibles, which will become effective approximately four (4) weeks after the closing date. Once a selection has been made, the register will expire.

ELIGIBILITY TO WORK: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to show and verify authorization to work in the United States.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity in the Workplace