Engineering Technician III Right-Of-Way Agent

January 26, 2016

Job Announcement

Engineering Technician III – Right-of-Way Agent

Public Works Department

This position performs right-of-way duties in the Department of Public Works. Assignments and duties may include property research, appraisals, coordination with property owners and public relations. This position will receive work assignments from the County Engineer and will work closely with the department’s Engineering Division staff to complete these assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

  1. Minimum of four (4) years of demonstrated knowledge in right-of-way acquisition through a combination of work experience on projects, formal education, and/or training.

2.  Knowledge of appraisal and/or negotiation principles, policies, procedures and techniques.

3.  Knowledge of the application of depreciated replacement cost, capitalized income and a variety of market data comparison methods and techniques; legal descriptions of property and instruments of ownership; real estate and condemnation law, fundamentals of accounting, title work and property management; legal opinion, zoning and building code, map reading, land title reports and specialty appraisals; appraisal theory and technique as it applies to eminent domain; Federal, State and County real property acquisition and relocation assistance policies and procedures.

4.  Read and interpret engineering highway plans, project specifications, technical and profile drawings, surveys and maps.

  1. Knowledge of fundamental mathematics, algebra and trigonometry, as applied to basic civil engineering practice.
  2. Operate a personal computer and working knowledge of current software programs applicable to the job.
  3. Possess and maintain a valid unrestricted driver’s license (except for vision).

8.  Possession of or obtain status as Notary Public in the State of Washington within (6) months of hire.

Starting Salary: $4,264 per month, plus full benefits package

Benefits Package currently includes: Medical, dental, orthodontia, life, vision and prescription insurance, HRA in lieu of medical option for eligible employees; paid holidays; vacation and sick leave; employee assistance program; and retirement program through the State of Washington Department of Retirement Systems. Voluntary benefits include: life and accident insurance; flexible spending accounts; and deferred compensation program.

Application Information:

The employment application, the job announcement, and the job description can be obtained by visiting the Human Resources Department at 207 Fourth Ave. Room # 306, North, Kelso, WA; by calling (360) 577-3065 or Washington Relay Service TTY-VCO (Hearing Impaired Line) 711 or (800) 833-6384; by faxing your request to (360) 577-3028; or by accessing the County’s website under Employment Opportunities: www.co.cowlitz.wa.us.

Applicants must submit an employment application, resume and cover letter to the Human Resources Dept.

by 5:00 pm on February 17, 2016. Applicants may submit applications in person, via mail or fax.

Applicants can track the status of this position on our website (www.co.cowlitz.wa.us) under Employment opportunities.

Cowlitz County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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