Title: Eminent Domain Program Manager

State Role Title: Lnd Acq and Prop Mgmt Manager I

Hiring Range: $78,044 - $126,822

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location: Annex Building

Agency Website: www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

This position is open to VDOT employees only

Join our team and make a difference! The Virginia Department of Transportation’s Right of Way Division is seeking an Eminent Domain Program Manager to provide administration, leadership, and direction for the Right of Way and Utilities Division to include project monitoring and certification, technical project agreements and coordination with other Divisions in meetings and conferences.

This challenging and rewarding position’s specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to:
• The successful candidate will develop, review, and monitor the progression of all eminent domain parcels and provide status to the Director and State Acquisitions Manager.
• Corresponds and interacts with Central Office staff, Districts, consultants, landowners, attorneys, government officials, and agencies, corporations, and the general public regarding complex Right of Way & Utilities issues.
• Develops policies and procedures for assigned subjects in conjunction with Division Management.
• Ensures Right of Way Estimates for eminent domain parcels are provided when requested from project managers.
• Manages the use of resources to resolve condemnation parcels to gain indefeasible title to the Commonwealth.
• Monitors progress of condemnation parcels to ensure all are moving toward final resolution, through negotiation, mediation, and/or litigation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse groups and manage a complex program.
• Manage and support staff with resources.
• A thorough knowledge of highway engineered plan development process and plan interpretation.
• Knowledge and considerable experience in all functions of ROW and Utilities to include appraisal, negotiations, relocation, legal and utilities.
• Knowledge and experience in ROW contracts, policy and procedures, and project management procedures.
• Experience with laws, regulations and policies governing real property acquisition, utilities relocation and relocation of persons, businesses, farm and non-profit organizations.
• Ability to function effectively and manage in the face of competing priorities.
• Ability to be flexible and make decisions using sound judgment.

Additional Considerations

• Management level experience.
• Experience in real estate, including appraisal negotiations, relocations property management and contractual procurements and contract management.
• Knowledge of laws pertaining to eminent domain and experience in condemnation practices.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

This position is designated as essential, employees may be required to work in emergencies, including weekends, holidays, and after normal business hours; assignments may vary based on business needs to include working in severe weather.

This position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration will be in accordance with the Commonwealth’s Teleworking policy.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. 

VDOT utilizes a market-based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Audrey Phillips

Phone: 804-837-4748

Email: audrey.phillips@vdot.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.