Posting Date 10/21/26 Application Deadline 11/04/26 Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $65,000 - $80,000 annually Full Pay Range: $65,000 - $95,000 annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is not eligible for overtime compensation. Job Type Unclassified Department Real Estate About the Position Are you seeking the opportunity to utilize your real estate or related skills in our ever-changing County? Are you invested in tracking and preserving our beautiful valley? Then the Maricopa County Real Estate Department needs you! We are a unique full-service Acquisition Team that provides real estate expertise to project managers across the scoping, design, and construction phases. The Right of Way Agent performs all work essential to acquiring temporary and permanent land rights for various improvement projects. We perform and possibly oversee the acquisitions, relocations, escrows, and eminent domain actions for Non-Federal and Federally funded projects. This position enables the Right of Way Agent to apply high-level organizational skills and a customer-service-driven approach. It also supports professional growth by providing training and development opportunities through the International Right of Way Association. About Us The Maricopa County Real Estate Department partners with County departments and agencies to acquire and manage real property and facilities needed to support County operations and infrastructure. The Department manages the lifecycle of County real property, including acquisitions, leases, licenses, property rights, dispositions, and related real estate agreements, and maintains the associated data in its designated land and document management systems. We are a team of collaborative, results-driven professionals who are building a stronger Maricopa County. Proud to Offer Work with a greater purpose Tuition reimbursement Exceptional work-life balance Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents Child care benefits, including access to the Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave Extensive wellness program, including an incentive Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1 Want to learn more about the County’s Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more! Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ We Require Two years of experience in real estate, property management, right of way, or related fields Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Real Estate, Planning, or a related field A combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis Other Requirements Successful candidates must currently possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Arizona driver's license by the time of hire. We Also Value Three years of experience in real estate, property management, right of way, or related area Experience with property research, title report knowledge, and facilitating negotiations and communications with project teams Experience in analytical research and drafting documents Experience at a public agency performing the acquisition activities of real property rights International Right-of-Way Association designations (RWA, RWP, or SR/WA) Engineering plan review experience Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel Job Contributions Oversee the real estate/right-of-way scope, schedule, and budget for all assigned projects Serve as the ROW Agent on project teams to provide real estate/right-of-way expertise to develop projects through collaboration with other team disciplines Communicate and coordinate right-of-way-related matters throughout the project development Review and analyze project work plans, design alternatives, design concept reports, and engineering plans to identify properties and improvements that may be impacted Prepare and present offer packages and negotiate both simple and complex acquisitions; monitor escrows and files submitted for condemnation Coordinate the ordering and reviews of title reports, legal descriptions, appraisals, and appraisal reviews Responsible for maintaining digital project files and up-to-date record-keeping in the Acquisition database throughout the duration of assigned projects May perform or oversee relocation activities (residential and business), such as the determination of benefits and relocation assistance for the displaced Provide land value estimates for project planning to determine estimated costs for acquisition and relocation Establish priorities and keep all work organized and project status records up to date in a timely, consistent manner Perform other tasks as assigned Working Conditions Exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally, 10 pounds frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree The position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, vibrations, fumes, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, intense noises, and travel Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware Microsoft Office Suite products, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OnBase, Adobe Acrobat, and land records or real estate management systems. Protective Equipment Required Hard hats, safety vests, and steel-toed footwear are required when visiting job sites and/or construction sites. Selection Procedure Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process. Apply Now! We are Maricopa County. Who is that, you may ask? Forbes has rated Maricopa County one of Arizona’s Best Employers in 2024. We are over 13,000 employees strong, providing vital services for one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, with over four million residents who call Maricopa County home. You may wonder what we do, and it may be easier to answer that by asking what are you interested in! Join us and you will become part of a dynamic group of diverse and talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and giving back to their communities. We offer career paths and opportunities in just about every job category and job level imaginable, so your journey with us is what you make of it! Along with offering purposeful careers, you can expect a rich selection of economical and comprehensive healthcare options, robust retirement plans, tuition and loan payment programs, and multiple paid leave options, as part of an overall generous compensation and benefits package. Thinking about career options, then please think about us! We are Maricopa County, and we are looking forward to working with you!

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