Assistant Manager, Right-of-Way

The Department of Transportation and Public Works seeks to hire a Right of Way Assistant Manager for St. Louis County. The well-qualified candidate will assist with oversight of the appraisal and acquisition of land and easement rights for road, bridge, storm water and sidewalk improvement projects.

The typical starting salary is between $30.86 - $37.03 hourly and will be based on experience and budget considerations. As an employer, St. Louis County cares about the health and well-being of our employees. In an effort to provide for the best possible work-life balance, the County offers a generous benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, dental and vision coverage, four weeks of Paid Time Off the first year, 11 paid holidays, deferred benefit retirement plan, and more.

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• Review property acquisition appraisals performed by others.
• Perform staff appraisals for property acquisitions.
• Supervise negotiations, relocations and closings with property owners for rights needed on improvement projects.
• Keep abreast of federal policies and regulations regarding acquisition of right-of-way and relocation of individuals and businesses.
• Consult with engineers, appraisers, real estate representatives, attorneys, government officials and the general public relating to land acquisition work.
• Provide technical expertise and assistance to staff on appraisals, complex negotiations and land acquisition work.
• Oversee the preparation of legal descriptions used in appraisals for land acquisitions.

• Serve in the Manager, Right-of-Way absence.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree and one year of related experience.
• Requires a Real Estate Brokers License by the State of Missouri
• Requires State of Missouri Real Estate Appraiser Residential, Licensed or General Certification.

A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available.

The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.

The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade. A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment.

After initial interviews with the selected candidates are conducted, an email will be sent to the address on file with instructions on how to complete and submit a Conviction Questionnaire. Candidates have 3 days to complete the required questionnaire.

The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision.

All applicants conditionally offered a merit position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory. The cost of screening will be covered by the County.

Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at  We only accept On-line applications.

The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation. Call the Division of Personnel at  for more information on this policy.