Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two (2) weeks of closing date. Responsible for ensuring strategic oversight of all right-of-way (ROW) activities, providing fair property valuations, and conducting effective negotiations with property owners impacted by highway improvement projects. We support the NMDOT to assist ROW Department personnel and other governmental agencies when utilizing Federal-aid funds in complying with both state and federal laws, regulations, and directives. As a valued new employee to NMDOT, you may be eligible to received three (3) days of administrative leave upon your start date. This is applicable to external hires not within the State of New Mexico Government. Why does the job exist? To provide oversight and manage all functions of the Property Management Unit within the ROW Bureau. These functions include but are not limited to real estate property transactions within and outside NMDOT owned ROW and non-ROW. How does it get done? The primary responsibilities of this position will include: Managing and overseeing the unit in preparing sales of excess property. Processing agreements for leases. Clearing ROW of encroachments, abandonments, and other property transactions. Dealing with highway ROW, some which generate money for the Department and others that benefit other government agencies and as a whole benefit the general public. Who are the customers? NMDOT District and Regional Offices, ROW Bureau staff, Project Development Engineers, Office of the General Counsel, and other NMDOT staff. Customers also include landowners, consultants regarding road construction projects, public municipalities, other governmental agencies, and the traveling public. Ideal Candidate NMDOT District and Regional Offices, ROW Bureau staff, Project Development Engineers, Office of the General Counsel, and other NMDOT staff. Customers also include landowners, consultants regarding road construction projects, public municipalities, other governmental agencies, and the traveling public. Minimum Qualification Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration and two (2) years of experience in real estate, appraisals, real estate appraisals, accounting, auditing, finance, and/or collections. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment. Working Conditions Work is primarily performed in an office setting with exposure to exposure to Visual/Video Display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and telephone phone usage. Work is also performed outdoors, periodically. Some sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required. Travel is required which may include extended day trips and possible overnight stays. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

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Jeremy Lujan, (505) 660-2034. Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.