Senior Eminent Domain Specialist

2 weeks ago


Reston, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

About the Role

The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Transportation is seeking a highly skilled Eminent Domain Coordinator Sr. to join our team. As a key member of our Right of Way Division, you will play a critical role in the process of acquiring land rights for public highway projects where eminent domain is necessary.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as a liaison between counsel for the Attorney General's Office, local attorneys' staff, and Circuit Court staff in the process of acquiring land rights for public highway projects.
  • Provide documentation and/or evidentiary support for settlement or trial of eminent domain cases, adhering to state and federal laws and regulations.
  • Serve as a fact witness in assigned condemnation cases and serve as the VDOT representative at trial and mediations.
  • Develop and implement policies and procedures through research of State and Federal laws in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration.
  • Coordinate changes in policies and procedures with RWU Administration, the Administrative Process Act, District Relocation Staff, and other State and local public agencies.
  • Provide and analyze data to assist in developing project cost estimates and cost analysis.
  • Make funding recommendations for Right of Way and Utilities.
  • Ensure Right of Way and Utilities portion of project allocations remain within approved budget.
  • Function as a vital member of a preliminary engineering development team.
  • Compile and generate information for Right of Way and Utilities Management (Negotiation, Appraisal, Relocation, Condemnation) that is ultimately incorporated into the Six-Year Plan and or construction schedule.
  • Attend and participate in project related meetings, inspections, scoping, team meetings, citizen advisory groups, public involvement, and hearings.
  • Interpret state and federal regulations, rules, laws, policies and procedures and then develop recommendations for revisions to policies and procedures for assigned programs.
  • Perform site inspections, participate in Mediations, and meet landowners to explain the plans and impact of the project.
  • Document in RUMS and on the Team Site mediation data base the results of each mediation.
  • Make recommendations to management to assist in resolving conflict to reach settlement.
  • Review prepared written justifications for settlements.
  • Assist Management or Staff Attorney to facilitate settlement of potential condemnation litigation and participate in a plan of action with management.

Requirements

  • Thorough knowledge of Virginia real estate law and State and Federal law as they pertain to appraisal and eminent domain processes.
  • Knowledge of title research, deed preparation, and settlement procedures.
  • Familiarity with roadway survey, design, construction, and the ability to interpret highway plans.
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing with VDOT staff, landowners, attorneys, court personnel, and local governmental agencies regarding complex legal and real estate issues.
  • Knowledge of trial preparation and litigation processes and possess the ability to testify in a demonstrative and intelligent manner.
  • Basic understanding of litigation discovery and knowledge of the land valuation process and property transfer procedures in the real estate market.
  • Ability to use computer skills as they relate to all of the aforementioned processes.
  • Excellent organization skills and ability to work within a fixed time schedule.
  • Ability to analyze and compile information and prepare correspondence and reports.
  • Knowledge of project development and public involvement processes.
  • Ability to perform multiple, concurrent tasks, work effectively with customers, and work independently of direct daily supervision.
  • Skill in reading and interpreting property plats and plans.
  • Knowledge of engineering as it relates to highway construction to include coordination of preliminary engineering activities and development of estimates, design concepts, and project sequence.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Combination of training, experience, or education in Business Administration, Real Estate, or related field.


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