CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

　　RIGHT-OF-WAY TECHNICIAN

　　SALARY:

　　$62,135.41 - $80,366.95

　　DEPARTMENT:

　　Roads

　　LOCATION: Right-of-Way Division

　　FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt / Overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

　　EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

　　GENERAL SUMMARY:

　　Under direction performs routine Computer Aided Design (CAD) for highway, bridge and/or Culvert construction projects. Gathers information and supporting documentation to assist in the process of acquiring, disposing off and maintaining Right-of-Way (ROW) records documentation. Responds to inquiries from the public.

　　ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Creates ROW acquisition parcel drawings for road, bridge and culvert projects.

　　Reviews site plans submitted for developments, and utilities throughout the county to ensure plan accurately reflects the existing & proposed ROW along roadways and assists with establishment of additional ROW if needed for plans.

　　Assists ROW personnel in maintaining departmental records and performing related record maintenance tasks.

　　Maintains records of ROW acquisitions and catalogs documents in files and visually on multiple reference materials.

　　Develops project files for retention of project and tract records.

　　Reviews subdivision plats for accuracy. Ensures plat boundaries have proper closer and determines if interior roads meet the master plan.

　　Performs related work as required.

　　QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Required Education and Experience

　　High school diploma or a certificate of successful completion of the General Educational Development Test (GED)

　　Three (3) years of experience with ROW and/or real estate along with CAD

　　Required Licenses or Certifications

　　Possession of a valid Michigan driver's license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travelPreferred Education and Experience

　　Associate's degree from an accredited college or university or two years of relevant college-level course work

　　Five (5) or more years of experience with ROW and/or real estate along with CAD & Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

　　COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

　　Knowledge of:

　　Microstation / Auto CAD / Drafting

　　GIS software

　　Accounts payable, accounts receivable and maintain general ledgers

　　Skill in:

　　Interpersonal skills necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships

　　Microstation / Auto CAD / Drafting & GIS software 

　　Ability to:

　　Read engineering plans, and construction plans

　　Read and understand drainage flow

　　Read, understand and translate legal descriptions

　　Work in an environment which embraces the county's Dignity Campaign

　　Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

　　Effectively speak, write and understand a language other than English is preferred

　　Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

　　Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

　　Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries

　　Work independently