Right-of-Way Negotiator II - Highway - Pre-Construction

Posting number: 61452

Department: Highway Department - Baldwin County Commission

Division: Pre-Construction Engineering

Job classification: Right-of-Way Negotiator II - Highway - Pre-Construction - Baldwin County Commission

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Community Services, Public Works

The Right-of-Way Negotiator II is responsible for leading the negotiation and acquisition of property rights needed for public projects, working directly with citizens to secure right-of-way in compliance with federal, state, and ALDOT standards. The role prepares essential documents, conducts property research, develops basic GIS sketches, and collaborates closely with internal teams, consultants, utility partners, and public officials to support accurate mapping, reporting, and project coordination. Through clear communication and effective negotiation, this position ensures the right-of-way acquisition process is thorough, timely, and well-documented.

Successful applicants must pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical.

1. Composes and completes documents, forms, reports, letters, memorandums, deeds, maps, negotiator reports, agreements, progress reports, status reports, sign inventories and other related documents so that all work associated with the acquisition and relocation of private property for public purposes is performed properly.
2. Contacts citizens and negotiate the purchase of right-of-way. Must be able to follow all State and Federal Guidelines and Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) procedures for acquiring right-of-way.
3. Gathers information for preliminary estimates, right-of-way map preparation and any other item deemed necessary to successfully perform the right-of-way acquisition process.
4. Communicates with individuals such as supervisors, co-workers, negotiators, appraisers, lawyers, subordinates, property owners, real estate agents, federal, state and local officials, contractors, private engineers/consultants and the general public, and when necessary, document this contact for right-of-way acquisition purposes.
5. Understand and perform the steps necessary to locate the legal property owners by researching the Baldwin County Probate Records.
6. Prepare basic GIS location maps and right-of-way research sketches.
7. Successfully complete any job/duty as deemed necessary by the Right-of-Way Manager and/or Pre-Construction Manager or their designee.

1. Associate’s Degree or minimum of two (2) years’ experience in right-of-way acquisition preferred but not required.
2. Have a valid driver’s license.

1. Willing to work overtime and weekends when necessary.
2. Willing to attend meetings and other work activities after work hours.

1. See well enough to read deeds and right-of-way drawings.
2. Hear well enough to talk on telephone and deal with general public.
3. Speak well enough to discuss projects with supervisors, co-workers, consultants, the general public, and engineers.
4. Able to walk on uneven terrain in various weather conditions for up to 1 mile, and remain outdoors for several hours at a time.

1. Federal and State guidelines for right-of-way acquisition (preferably Alabama Department of Transportation guidelines and standards).
2. Right-of-way mapping, deed & sketch preparation.
3. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.