This is technical work, with designated supervisory responsibilities, securing rights of way and easements needed for public works or utilities and related purposes. Employees in this class negotiate the acquisition of property rights necessary to implement various projects. Duties include arranging for and reviewing appraisals, preparing documents and drawings and final closing of acquisitions through negotiations or condemnations. Assignments are made orally or in writing and work is reviewed through observation of results obtained, conferences and periodic reports or evaluations.
Studies projects to analyze requirements and arranges for and reviews appraisals.
Coordinates acquisitions and works with County consultants on the design of roads and drainage projects. Makes and checks title search results and opinions and prepares and reviews legal instruments. Prepares resolutions and information packages for condemnation actions. Provides informational and investigative services to the public, various utilities, surveyors, engineers, real estate agencies and co-workers. Reviews zoning, site plans, process assessment projects and vacations, sits on Zoning Examiner Boards and reviews selected Board of Adjustment cases.