Rights-Of-Way Manager

The purpose of this classification is to manage operations and staff involved in the acquisition and disposition of property rights of way for use in road construction projects for the County. Manages, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals. Organizes, prioritizes and schedules work activities to meet objectives: oversees employee schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to Division Manager and Director as requested. Manages technical and administrative tasks to coordinate County-wide real estate acquisition program for transportation projects: develops procedures, policies and standards; monitors negotiations and reviews counter offers and offers of settlement; oversees maintenance of acquisition records; reviews, signs and approves related docu