Senior Right of Way Agent

Salary : $80,776.80 - $141,359.50 Annually
Location : HERRITY BUILDING (B-2), 12055 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY, FAIRFAX (EJ26), VA
Job Type: FT Salary W BN
Job Number: 26-01558
Department: Park Authority
Opening Date: 10/10/2026
Closing Date: 10/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: S27
Posting Type: Open to General Public

Job Announcement

Under general supervision of the Land Acquisition Branch Manager, this position is an integral part of the Stewardship and Planning division. Negotiates, coordinates, and executes the acquisitions of real property in support of the mission of the Park Authority, Capital Improvement Program and Park Bond Referendum. Provides real estate expertise on property evaluation, market listings, and offers for purchase. Performs research on title, deed restrictions, property conditions, liens, utilities, existing land encumbrances, and legal issues. Scopes, contracts, and reviews outside and in-house appraisals to determine appropriateness and accuracy. Writes sales contracts, coordinates settlement proceedings, financing, and related work as required for difficult acquisitions and real estate transactions. Reports on completed acquisitions and presents to the Park Authority Board. Interprets and determines the applicability of various federal, state and county statutes, codes and ordinances including those related to Virginia Department of Transportation, Fairfax County Department of Tax Administration, Public Facilities Manual, and Zoning Ordinance. Performs land records research, interprets real estate valuation principles, engineering plans, and construction drawings to process fee simple acquisition and easement documents for infrastructure and land development projects. Serves as the intake for Telecommunications inquiries on Park Authority owned property, manages telecommunications requests, and coordinates staff review of telecommunications proposals. Assists with the negotiating and writing of leases and agreements for telecommunications, rental property, or other agency assets. Conducts special investigations and issues reports as needed. Assists with updating park ownership records and documents.
Illustrative Duties

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

• Handles difficult and/or sensitive purchases of real property for the County;
• Researches legal records to determine real estate ownership;
• Interprets and determines the applicability of various federal, state, and County statutes, codes, and ordinances such as the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act and the Fairfax County Zoning Ordinance;
• Coordinates relocation activities with the Department of Housing and Community Development;
• Interprets real estate valuation principles, engineering plans and construction drawings;
• Reviews and edits correspondence and legal documents to ensure compliance with codes, regulations, and procedures;
• Reviews outside and in-house appraisals to determine appropriateness and accuracy;
• Coordinates the gathering of data in preparation for public hearing and condemnation proceedings;
• Coordinates legal issues with the County Attorney's Office;
• Testifies in court regarding condemnation matters;
• Conducts special investigations and issues reports;
• Meets with the professional and technical staff, compiles project updates and disseminates data;
• Coordinates project management/project tracking systems;
• Writes and updates Land Acquisition Division procedures for the various types of projects;

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of real property acquisition for public purposes;
• Knowledge of the law governing condemnation or disposal proceedings;
• Knowledge of the legal instruments involved in real estate transactions;
• Skill in negotiating the purchase of real property;
• Ability to interpret real estate valuation principles;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with property owners, the public and other County officials;
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally;
• Ability to prepare correspondence and write 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, four years of experience in real property negotiation, disposition, and/or evaluation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in negotiating telecommunication transactions on public land.
• Experience in negotiating and preparing lease agreements, licenses, interim use agreements, and maintenance agreements.
• Experience with title research. GIS and/or CAD experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Driver's license (required)

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

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Primarily sedentary with ability to conduct field visits and traverse unimproved terrain. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:Panel interview; 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.

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.

• Planning
• Landscape architecture
• Urban design
• Real estate
• 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

Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06

How many years of full-time equivalent 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 to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

07

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have in a real estate related field?

• 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 to less than eight years
• Eight or more years

08

How many years of full-time equivalent progressively responsible experience do you have working on MOUs, Leases and land acquisition?

• 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 or more years

09

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have collaborating with public elected or appointed officials and attorneys?

• 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 or more years

10

How many years of full-time equivalent experience do you have preparing and presenting reports to senior/executive management, Boards, Planning Commissions, or other similar entities?

• 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 or more years

Required Question