Manager, Right-of-Way

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Throughout St. Louis County, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00458
Department: Transportation and Public Works - Project Development
Opening Date: 03/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Description
The Department of Transportation and Public Works seeks to hire a Right of Way Manager for St. Louis County. The well-qualified candidate will oversee the appraisal and acquisition of land and easement rights for road, bridge, storm water, and sidewalk improvement projects throughout St. Louis County.

The typical starting salary is between $33.17 - $39.80 hourly and will be based on experience and budget considerations. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, four weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, and more.

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Examples of Duties
Essential Function Examples

• Review property acquisition appraisals performed by others
• Perform staff appraisals for property acquisitions
• Oversee negotiations, relocations and closings with property owners for property rights needed by the Department
• Keep abreast of federal policies and regulations regarding acquisition of property rights and relocation of individuals and businesses
• Perform other duties as required or assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate unit's strategies and activities
• Develop and implement unit policies, practices, and procedures
• Manage the performance of subordinates
• Delegate responsibility for daily operations to subordinates
• Confer with peers to plan and coordinate work
• Prepare and sign performance appraisals

Minimum Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree and two years of relevant professional work experience
• Requires State of Missouri licensure as a Real Estate Agent
• Requires State of Missouri licensure as a Real Estate Appraiser (Licensed, Certified Residential, or General Appraiser)

Special Requirements:

• Possess maintain status as a licensed notary in the state of Missouri within 6 months of hire.
• Possess and maintain State of Missouri licensure as a Real-Estate Agent and Real Estate Appraiser (Licensed, Certified Residential, or General Appraiser).

Additional Information

SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT : A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job-related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above. The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.


The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.


In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
HOW TO APPLY : Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at . We only accept on-line applications.

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St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.

In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.

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How many years of relevant work experience do you have in Right-of-Way (ROW)?
02


Which of the following apply to your current licensure?

• State of Missouri Real Estate Agent
• State of Missouri Real Estate Appraiser, Licensed
• State of Missouri Real Estate Appraiser, Certified Residential
• State of Missouri Real Estate Appraiser, General Appraiser
• None of the above

03


Do you have supervisory experience? This experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.

• Yes
• No

04


Do you possess a current, valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter NA.
Required Question