Right of Way Agent - North Carolina (on-call)

Right of Way Agent - North Carolina (on-call) - (1769) Location: North Carolina (candidate must reside in North Carolina) Schedule: Part-time, On-call, Non-exempt. Candidate will have the flexibility to work from their home office. Travel: Candidate can expect to travel about 50% of the time throughout North Carolina. Job Description This will be a project specific assignment which is expected to last 2-4 months. Responsibilities Provide relocation assistance services in compliance with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and applicable project guidelines and regulations. Acquire Right-of-Way rights for federal projects in accordance with project guidelines and regulations. Support the Project Manager and project team throughout the right-of-way lifecycle for federally funded road projects. Prepare real estate documents, conduct property ownership and boundary research, and coordinate with property owners and their representatives regarding relocations. Perform administrative tasks such as preparing legal documents, reports, and correspondence; attending meetings; managing project files; and maintaining accurate data entry and documentation. Engage in verbal and written communications with customers to provide high-quality customer service and ensure clear, professional interactions. Qualifications Works efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines. Can prioritize and balance multiple tasks. Demonstrates strong organization and planning skills. Is analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. Has excellent written and verbal communication skills. Thrives in a fast-paced administrative setting. Can adapt to new systems and software environments. Minimum of one (1) year of right-of-way acquisition experience. Active North Carolina Notary or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire. Must have an iOS or Android smartphone to access ORC's systems. Valid Driver’s License. Benefits & Compensation Competitive base pay: $28 - $38 per hour. 401(k). Professional training. Recognition programs and growth opportunities. ClassPass and Breethe Memberships. Physical Requirements While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to clearly communicate and exchange information in person, via phone and email. Substantial repetitive movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers due to high amounts of computer usage and typing. Expected to spend long spans of time in front of a computer screen. Able to read, understand and interpret department related documents and data. This is a largely sedentary role; however, the employee is occasionally required to move about inside the office to access files, office equipment and to interact with other members of the staff. This employee is required to occasionally travel to government buildings which involves time driving; sometimes for long durations. Relocation and Per Diem Not provided. Employee and Applicant Rights and Responsibilities All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. These protections extend to all management policies, practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training and career development programs. EEO Policy Statement: In order to be considered for employment, it is ORC's policy for all candidates to complete an online application for a specific job opening. ORC will not accept paper applications or resumes that are received in any other electronic format, unless an accommodation is requested. ORC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact Human Resources to let us know the nature of your request. #J-18808-Ljbffr O. R. Colan Associates