New

Right of Way Agent

Maricopa County
parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
301 West Jefferson Street (Show on map)
Feb 10, 2026
Posting Date 02/09/26 Application Deadline 02/19/26 Pay Range $65,000 - $90,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Real Estate About the Position Are you seeking the opportunity to utilize your real estate or related skills in our ever-changing County? Are you invested in tracking and preserving our beautiful valley? Then the Real Estate Department needs you! We are a unique full-service Acquisition Team that provides real estate expertise to project managers throughout the scoping, design, and construction phases. Our Right of Way Agents play a critical role in moving projects forward by acquiring temporary and permanent land rights for various Improvement Projects. We oversee all aspects of acquisitions, relocations, escrows, and eminent domain actions for non-federally and federally funded projects. This role offers Right-of-Way Agents the opportunity to fully apply their professional skills while continuing to grow with Maricopa County through ongoing training and development, including educational opportunities offered by the International Right of Way Association (IRWA). About the Department As one of the fastest-growing Counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Real Estate Department partners with various departments and agencies to acquire space, land, and improvements for infrastructure improvement projects and personnel, maintains the real property data on County-owned and leases/disposes of County real property. We are an innovative team of collaborative, results-driven professionals building a stronger Maricopa County. Make us your next career move! Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring a 12% monthly contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us \| Maricopa County, AZ We Require Three years of experience in Real Estate, Property Management, Right of Way, or related fields Bachelor's degree in business administration, Real Estate planning or a related field A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis Other Requirements Must possess or can obtain a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire We Also Value Real Estate experience or related experience in analytical research, drafting documents, strong communication skills, and result-driven problem-solving skills are essential in this role Property research, title report knowledge, and great communication skills to help facilitate negotiations and communications with the Project team Experience at a public agency performing the acquisition activities of real property rights International Right-of-Way Association Designations (RWA, RWP, or SR/WA) preferred but not required High-level organizational skills and customer service-driven Engineering plan review experience is preferable Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel Utilize current talents while obtaining new skills within the Real Estate Department Job Contributions Oversee the real estate/right-of-way scope, schedule, and budget for all assigned projects Serve as the ROW Agent on project teams to provide real estate/right-of-way expertise to develop projects through collaboration with other team disciplines Communicates and coordinates right-of-way-related matters throughout the project development Review and analyze project work plans, design alternatives, design concepts reports, and engineering plans to identify properties and improvements that may be impacted Prepare and present offer packages and negotiate both simple and complex acquisitions; monitors escrows and files submitted for condemnation Coordinate the ordering and reviews of title reports, legal descriptions, appraisals, and appraisal reviews Responsible for maintaining digital project files and up-to-date record-keeping in the Acquisition database throughout the duration of assigned projects May perform or oversee relocation activities (residential and business), such as the determination of benefits and relocation assistance for the displaced Provide land value estimates for project planning to determine the estimated costs for acquisition and relocation Establish priorities and keep all work organized and project status records updated in a timely, consistent manner Working Conditions Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Selection Procedure Only the most qualified candidates will be considered Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer. 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