NEGOTIATOR (REALITY SPECIALIST II)

Negotiator (Realty Specialist II)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.

Position Overview: This position is accountable for acquiring right-of-way parcels for highway construction projects and property management and relocation functions.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts negotiations for acquiring rights-of-way.
• Makes available complete and accurate records, records processing, payment processing, payment processing of title commitments, title insurance policies, information regarding negotiations, and information regarding title clearance.
• Answers to inquiries concerning present and past acquisition problems.
• Determines relevant data, inputs that data, and extracts information for reports out of the Land Acquisition System database.
• Maintains records on the acquisition of title information and follow-ups.
• Determines what documents need to be executed in order to obtain a clear title and reports this information to the Acquisition Manager.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with all contacts.
• Performs local agency project certification, property management, and relocation functions.
• Maintains and follows the district's record retention policy.
• Perform duties in compliance with departmental safety rules, and in a manner conducive to the fair and equitable treatment of all employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of two years of college majoring in engineering, construction management, or related field PLUS one year of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management, relocation assistance, or a combination thereof OR
• Two years of professional experience in real estate, surveying, title work, land acquisition, appraisal, negotiation, property management, relocation assistance, or a combination thereof.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of real estate appraising process, negotiations and condemnation process, property management, and relocation principles.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, plans, plates, legal descriptions, and title abstracts.
• Ability to establish and maintain effectual working relations with property owners, attorneys, and governmental officials.

Conditions of Employment:

• Valid driver's license.
• Districtwide travel.
• Successful completion of a background screening.
• Notary Public license, or ability to obtain Notary Public license within six months of hire date.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire Negotiators. The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose. Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs. The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling) Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday - Friday

Work Location: 700 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, Illinois, 61350

Work Office: Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Region 2/District 3/Bureau of Program Development

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Posting Group: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Transportation

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