Right of Way Agent/ Property Analyst

Salary : $70,149.87 - $122,762.22 Annually
Location : FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32), VA
Job Type: FT Hourly W BN
Job Number: 26-01747
Department: DPWES Capital Facilities
Opening Date: 11/07/2026
Closing Date: 11/20/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S24
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

This position works as part of the Land Acquisition Division. Negotiates acquisition of land rights and purchasing real property required for Fairfax County public improvement projects. Works independently and with teams in Capital Facilities, Stormwater Management, Transportation, Wastewater, public buildings and other agencies. Manages multiple and diverse project assignments with challenging completion deadlines. Researches county records pertinent to land acquisition issues. Searches and verifies legal records for accuracy of ownership and reviews title reports. Calculates and verifies square footage of land, reviews and interprets engineering plans and construction drawings. Interprets real estate valuation principles and reviews appraisal reports. Prepares land acquisition cost estimates. Compiles facts required for public hearings and condemnation proceedings, prepares Board agenda items, makes presentations to the Board. Maintains project files and data for project management information systems; produces documents and reports.

The successful applicant must be highly motivated and self-sufficient; possess the skills necessary to work in a fast-paced collaborative team; can build relationships; can develop solutions to complex issues. Outstanding oral and written communications skills and experience with presentations to various audiences is a must.

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The Land Acquisition Division is responsible for the acquisition of land or right-of-way and other land rights, including permanent and temporary easements and letters of permission, necessary to support the Capital Improvement Program.
Illustrative Duties

• Verifies real property descriptions and checks titles to determine real property ownership;
• Negotiates easements by telephone, fax, letter and direct contact;
• Functions as liaison between property owners and Fairfax County staff, agents and vendors;
• Evaluates proposal packages for consideration by the Board of Supervisors;
• Prepares land acquisition cost estimates on future projects;
• Develops facts and/or prepares analysis necessary for condemnation or disposal proceedings;
• Develops and coordinates alternative acquisition programs, such as donations and lease and interim use agreements;
• Secures signatures to deeds;
• Writes property descriptions;
• Contracts for appraisals to be made or reviews outside appraisals and interprets real estate valuation principles;
• Prepares analysis of County-owned real estate and makes recommendations concerning interim use;
• Manages County-owned rental units, to include establishing leases, acquiring tenants, securing rental payments and ensuring that rental properties are maintained properly;
• Participates in final negotiation and settlement proceedings;
• Investigates cases of encroachment on County-owned land, notifies offending parties and pursues to final resolution, including coordinating legal action with the County Attorney if needed;
• Testifies in court;
• Updates and maintains records of work in progress and accomplished;
• Makes special investigations, adjustments and reports as assigned;
• May assist with preparation of annual budget and periodic statistical activity reports.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of real property acquisition or disposal for public purposes;
• Knowledge of the legal instruments involved in real estate transactions;
• Knowledge of commercial law and law governing condemnation or disposal proceedings;
• Skills in negotiating the purchase or sale of real property;
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with the general public;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Ability to prepare correspondence and reports.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

A bachelor's degree in real estate or a related field from an accredited four year college or university; plus three years of experience in real property negotiation, disposition and/or evaluation.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Valid driver's license

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check and driving record check to the satisfaction of the employer.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Two years of experience in real estate acquisitions related to public improvement projects.
• Extensive experience negotiating acquisition of land rights and purchasing real property.
• Two years of education or experience related to one or more of the following: real estate, appraisals, property title research, real estate law, land use and development, or construction.
• Extensive experience managing multiple projects with challenging completion deadlines.
• Knowledge of eminent domain law and condemnation procedures.
• Familiarity and experience reviewing/evaluating construction plans and plats for projects including highways, sewers, and utilities.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Office (Excel and Word), and PDF editing (such as Adobe or Foxit) software skills.
• The ability to communicate orally in an understandable manner.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to communicate in person and over the phone. Ability to produce handwritten and typed documents. Ability to travel to project locations throughout the County. Ability to walk properties and traverse irregular terrain. Visual ability to read engineering plans, documents, & computer screen. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including ) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Merit Positions

Fairfax County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• LiveWell Program
• Flexible Spending Programs
• Paid Leave (annual, sick, parental, volunteer activity, and more!)
• Paid Holidays
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employees' Child Care Center
• Continuous Learning Opportunities

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NOTE: Fairfax County Government is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. For more information about the PSLF program:

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Non-Merit Positions

1. Non-Merit Benefit Eligible: scheduled to work a minimum 1,040 hours and no more than a maximum of 1,560 hours in a calendar year.
   • Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance Coverage
   • Flexible Spending Program
   • Deferred Compensation
2. Temporary: scheduled to work a maximum of 900 hours in a calendar year.
   • No benefits

01

What is the highest level of education that you have completed?

• Less than 12th grade
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate degree

02

If you answered "Some college" for the highest level of education completed, please indicate the number of quarter or semester hours you have completed towards a degree.

• Less than 45 quarter hours
• 45 to less than 90 quarter hours
• 90 to less than 135 quarter hours
• 135 to less than 180 quarter hours
• 180 or more quarter hours
• Less than 30 semester hours
• 30 to less than 60 semester hours
• 60 to less than 90 semester hours
• 90 to less than 120 semester hours
• 120 or more semester hours
• Not applicable

03

Please indicate the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply.

• Real estate
• Real estate management
• Other (related field)
• Other (non-related field)
• Not applicable

04

If you answered "Other (related field)" or "Other (non-related field)" for the previous question, please list all of your majors and minors. If this question does not pertain to you, or you do not have a degree, enter "Not applicable".
05

How many years of full-time equivalent professional level experience do you have in real property negotiation, disposition and/or evaluation?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven or more years

06

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

07

How many years of full-time equivalent experience researching property ownership and reviewing deeds, title reports, or other land records do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven or more years

08

Which of the following appraisal, valuation, or cost-estimating activities have you personally performed as part of your work? Check all that apply.

• Coordinated appraisal assignments or obtained appraisal services.
• Reviewed appraisal reports for accuracy, completeness, or consistency with the property interest being acquired.
• Analyzed property values to support a purchase, sale, or other real property decision.
• Prepared land acquisition cost estimates for proposed projects.
• Used appraisal or valuation information to prepare for negotiations.
• None of the above.

09

How many years of full-time equivalent experience reviewing plats, surveys, or legal descriptions to identify the property or easement involved in a real estate transaction do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five to less than six years
• Six to less than seven years
• Seven or more years

10

Which of the following real estate transaction activities have you personally performed as part of your work? Check all that apply.

• Prepared transaction documents using established forms or procedures.
• Reviewed deeds, easement agreements, purchase agreements, or other transaction documents for completeness and consistency.
• Coordinated with attorneys, lenders, title professionals, or other parties to address transaction issues.
• Obtained signatures or coordinated execution of transaction documents.
• Coordinated required approvals or participated in closing or settlement activities.
• Maintained transaction files, property-owner contact records, or negotiation records.
• None of the above.

11

How many years of full-time equivalent experience negotiating the purchase or sale of real property, or the acquisition of easements or other property rights do you possess?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to