Right of Way Technician I - Baldwin County Commission

Right of Way Technician I - Baldwin County Commission

Salary

$21.18 - $34.16 Hourly

Location

Robertsdale, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Highway Department - Baldwin County Commission

Division

Pre-Construction Engineering

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/20/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

To successfully complete any job/duty as deemed necessary by the Right-of-Way Manager and/or County Pre-Construction Manager or his/her designee.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.
• Contact 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Understand and perform the steps necessary to locate the legal property owners by researching the Baldwin County Probate Records.
• Prepare basic GIS location and right-of-way research sketches.
• Perform basic functions within CAD software.

Education and Experience

• Associates Degree or minimum of two (2) years experience in Right-of-Way acquisition preferred but not required.
• Have a valid drivers license.

Other Characteristics

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

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Federal and State guidelines for Right-of-Way acquisition (preferably Alabama Department of Transportation guidelines and standards).
• Right-of-Way Mapping, Deed & Sketch preparation.
• Negotiations (Knowledge of Federal Real Estate Acquisition Policies, Alabama Department of Transportation Procedural guidelines as they relate to relocation assistance.)

Physical Characteristics

• See well enough to read deeds and Right-of-Way drawings.
• Hear well enough to talk on telephone and deal with general public.
• Speak well enough to discuss projects with supervisors, co-workers, consultants, the general public, and Engineers.

Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status in employment. It is the intent of the Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office to guarantee equal opportunity to allow disabled employees a bias-free work environment. Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff's Office, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with the ADA. Recruitment and selection processes will grant equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants and will not discriminate on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request during the application, testing, and interview process.

The Baldwin County Commission offers a wide range of employee benefits, please visit the following link for more information:

Baldwin County Commission Full-Time Benefits Package

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Are you willing to attend meetings and other work activities after work hours?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a Associates Degree or a minimum of (2) years experience in Right-of-Way acquisition? (preferred but not required)

• Yes
• No

03

Are you willing to work overtime or non-standard hours, including weekends, when necessary?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you possess a valid drivers license and are insurable by the Countys standards?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Baldwin County

Address Baldwin Co Commission/Baldwin Co Sheriffs Office

Bay Minette, Alabama, 36507