Right of Way Program Manager

1 week ago


La Plata, Maryland, United States CHARLES CO GOVT DEPT OF HUMAN RESOU Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Right of Way Program Manager to join our team at the Charles County Government Department of Human Resources. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in supporting the County's capital construction and improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Leadership and Supervision:
    • Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work performed by Right-of-Way personnel.
    • Develop and manage major property acquisitions, including coordinating site selection and inspection processes.
  • Property Acquisition and Management:
    • Determine the nature of property or infrastructure and analyze project, right-of-way, or easement needs through consultations with engineers, project or program managers, and developers.
    • Conduct meetings with divisional and intra-departmental staff to discuss project status and suggest resolutions when issues arise or delays occur.
  • Communication and Negotiation:
    • Presents available options to senior or executive management, develops preliminary cost estimates, explains strengths and weaknesses of options, and offers alternative solutions when possible.
    • Interviews, recommends for hire, trains, and supervises subordinate staff in accordance with County policies and procedures.
  • Research and Analysis:
    • Reviews and researches land and assessment records regarding ownership of property, transfer of property, easements, liens, and other encumbrances.
    • Uses mapping software to determine property boundaries and conducts field reviews of properties to determine or verify appraisal value.
  • Documentation and Compliance:
    • Reviews and recommends approval of appraisals, prepares requests for approval of appraised values from appropriate authorities, and explains assessed values to property owners.
    • Directs and conducts negotiations with property owners and their attorneys or representatives to acquire fees and easements for the benefit of the County.
  • Project Management:
    • Prepares and reviews presentations related to property acquisitions for public hearings.
    • Provides technical assistance to other departments regarding public information meetings, requirements for acquisition of easements, and acquisition fees.
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Education and Experience:
    • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field.
    • Four (4) years of progressively responsible real estate, paralegal, or title experience with one (1) year of experience with acquiring property for public use.
  • Licenses or Certifications:
    • Must possess a valid driver's license.
    • Notary Public issued by the Maryland Office of the Secretary of the State is required.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Knowledge of complex real estate laws, regulations, principles, and practices and legal procedures, requirements, and documentation applicable to leasing, sale, purchase, reuse, disposition, and condemnation of real estate and rights-of-way.
    • Knowledge of the principles of land economics, appraisal methods, and analysis used to value different types of commercial, residential, or farm property.
    • Ability to negotiate standard purchase, sale, and lease agreements on behalf of the County in its role as landlord, tenant, purchaser, or seller.
    • Ability to apply the principles and techniques of real estate appraisal.
    • Ability to read and understand deeds and other instruments of real estate conveyance.
    • Ability to interpret abstract titles and property and engineering maps, plats, and plans.


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