Right of Way Agent - Harris County (TX) : Job Details

Salary: Depends on Qualifications Location : Houston, TX Job Type: Regular Full-time Job Number: 15258 Department: Engineering Department Opening Date: 07/10/2025 Closing Date: 7/31/2025 11:59 PM Central Position Description Position Overview: The Real Property Division manages right-of-way acquisitions for Harris County. The division has openings for Right of Way Agents to handle property acquisitions and to assist with relocations. The Right of Way (ROW) Agent coordinates activities to deliver the phase of the project assigned. The ROW Agent will negotiate for land acquisitions and acquire private property for public use. The reason for each acquisition may vary. Harris County is heavily involved with construction to improve infrastructure as well as buy-out programs to improve resilience to future flooding. The ROW Agent will act as a liaison between various departments connected to a project and the general public, including homeowners, legal representatives, and industry stakeholders. Job Duties:

Prioritizes activities and tasks to deliver Harris County projects on time.

Manages all assignments to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

Collaborates with all sections of the Real Property Division for efficient project delivery.

Provides project support activities for the Engineering Department.

Conducts field investigations to review routes and sites to be acquired.

Determines property ownership through investigation of records, field inspections, or other available means.

Understands, produces, and maintains correspondence records and agreements along with project files.

Reviews legal documents, maps, and plans with a basic understanding of content.

Participates in meetings with stakeholders, the public, and clients as needed.

Meets engineering and construction schedules by obtaining the necessary right of way within the allotted time.

Updates tasks in the work management system timely and accurately.

Works with the County Attorney's Office to prepare legal instruments for property rights and land usage.

Ensures all project documents are timely submitted to Commissioners Court for approval.

Supports and participates in department initiatives and process improvements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) ###-#### or email [email protected]. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate. Requirements

High school diploma with four (4) years of documented work experience as a ROW agent, utility coordinator, appraiser, relocation agent, or related work.

Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in real estate or a related field with two (2) years of documented work experience as a ROW agent, utility coordinator, appraiser, relocation agent, or related work NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resume will not be accepted for qualifications.

Preferences Education:Experience:Knowledge, Skill & Abilities (KSAs):

• Member of professional associations, such as the International Right of Way Association.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, legal documents relating to real estate, and right of way transactions.

General Information Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week. Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload. Salary: Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods. Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure: Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event). This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. FEATURED BENEFITS: Medical, vision, and dental insurance. Wellness. Professional development opportunity. Flexible spending account. 457 deferred compensation plans. Retirement pension (TCDRS). Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program). Disability and life insurance. Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan. The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions: Health & Wellness Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule*
• METRO RideSponsor Program*

* Participation may vary by department. In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website: 01 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education completed as it relates to this position?Qualifying information must be documented in the Education section of your application.

• High School or GED diploma
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• None of the above

02 Do you have a bachelor's degree with an emphasis in real estate or a related field?

• yes
• No

03 How many years of experience as a ROW agent, utility coordinator, appraiser, relocation agent, or related work?

• less than 2 years
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 or 4 + years

04 This position requires a valid driver's license. Upon hire, a Texas license must be obtained by start date.Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No, but I do understand that I must obtain a license before start date
• No, not interested

Required Question