Description

Application deadline: 8/12/2025 11:59 p.m. CST

Description:

Hennepin County's Transportation Project Delivery department is seeking two (2) Right of Way Agents to represent the county in negotiations and act as the primary point of contact and resource for the public during the acquisition process. 

In these positions, you will:

• Conduct negotiations with landowners or their legal representatives for purchase of real property interests needed for transportation projects and/or sale dispositions no longer needed for transportation related purposes.
• Prepare standardized communications, deeds, easements and other real estate related documents and recording.
• Maintain system records and documents.
• Prepare reports and correspondence; conduct basic research on land prior to acquisition or disposition.
• Coordinate with staff and communicate project needs with their supervisor and peers to ensure their assigned land acquisition parcels are delivered on time and on budget.
• Establish and maintain trusting working relationships with internal and external groups and individuals, including other county staff, federal, state and municipal staff, elected officials, and the public.
• Work with county legal counsel on unsettled parcels throughout the condemnation process including testifying as an expert witness in a condemnation action.

Requirements

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Two or more years of college coursework in civil or transportation engineering, surveying, urban/regional planning, geography/urban studies, business, real estate or a related field and three or more years of real property appraisal or acquisition experience.
  • Five or more years of real property appraisal or acquisition experience.