Right of Way Specialist

At Jacobs, we don't settle - always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence. We apply our expertise and knowledge as welook intothe future with great optimism and focus. We don't settle until we give our best and know that we're making a difference.

As the Right of Way Specialist, you'll join our collaborative Public Works team in Seminole County and will work on all aspects of the County's real estate acquisition needs to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state regulations.  You'll supervise and/or perform work to meet the requirements of the county's land acquisition functions including title work, appraisals, negotiations, acquisitions, relocations, surveys, closings and condemnations.  You'll work to acquire Right of Way and easements for projects including sidewalks/trails, bridges, road widenings, traffic signals, stormwater and parks. 
 
Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we'll help you grow what drives you - and deliver the world's most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

Jacobs' health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

   Substantial years of land acquisition experience with municipalities and/or FDOT
   Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 
   Valid Driver's license with no major infractions

Ideally, You'll Also Have:
   Bachelor's degree in Real Estate, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field
   Years experience (preferably in the public sector) in right-of-way acquisition and property acquisition, escrow or title work, real estate or eminent domain law, legal descriptions, construction plans, real property appraisal, including some federal acquisition or relocation experience 
   Certification as a Right-of-Way Agent by the International Right-of-Way Association (IRWA)
   Knowledge of City, State, County ordinances and codes
   Understanding of engineering practices, standard construction practices, materials, methods and codes
   Excellent communication skills and working knowledge of related legislation 
   Strong interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other employees, government officials, contractors, suppliers and the general public