Real Estate Specialist II - Right of Way
 City of Omaha | |
 United States, Nebraska, Omaha | |
| 1819 Farnam Street (Show on map) | |
 Jan 15, 2026 | |
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Posting Type: Open Competitive Work Type: Full Time Nature of Work: This is technical work involving considerable public contact in acquiring properties needed for Public Works street and sewer construction and repair projects. It involves appraising properties, negotiating for their purchase, securing dedications, or obtaining easement rights. It also involves reading abstracts, conducting site inspections, interpreting construction plans, writing legal descriptions, preparing legal real estate documentation, and providing reports and other documents to the City Council. An employee in this classification exercises considerable independence in the performance of duties, oversees the work of subordinates, and receives general supervision from a superior. Education and Experience: The knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through, but are not limited to, the following combination of education and/or experience. Five (5) years of experience in an industry related to the Right of Way field (i.e. realtor, real estate agent, property management, property appraisal, property title, engineering, drafting, or land surveying) OR Bachelor's degree AND one (1)years of experience in an industry related to the Right of Way field (i.e. realtor, real estate agent, property management, property appraisal, property title, engineering, drafting, or land surveying) OR an Associate's degree AND three (3)years of experience in an industry related to the Right of Way field (i.e. realtor, real estate agent, property management, property appraisal, property title, engineering, drafting, or land surveying). Special Qualifications: Possession of a real estate sales or broker's license preferred. Possession of a Notary Public Certificate or the ability to obtain a Notary Public Certificate within 120 days. Possession of a valid driver's license. Must be able to transport oneself or coordinate transportation to job sites throughout the city during the course of the work day and during off hours. Member of International Right of Way Association. Possession of an IRWA designation from the International Right of Way Association is desired. Pay Range: $69,846.40 with step increases to $100,276.80 Annually Benefits: Forty-hour work week. Paid leave per year: twelve days vacation; five days management; fifteen days sick; and fifteen holidays. Employee's group health insurance, including major medical, vision, and dental, for individual or family. Defined benefit pension plan, plus Social Security, and more. See hr.cityofomaha.org for detailed information. Who Can Apply: Any person who meets the qualifications and other requirements described in this posting. How to Apply: Completed City of Omaha employment applications must be submitted using the online application from the City website. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to check and ensure that any and all required application materials and supplemental forms are received by the City of Omaha Human Resources Department by the stated deadline. You may confirm receipt of any materials and forms by contacting the Human Resources Department. If the materials are not received in the Human Resources Department by the stated deadline, they will not be considered. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Examination Information: The examination will consist of a training and experience form designed to assess job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. The training and experience form will be given to candidates once their application has been received, reviewed by a recruiter, and accepted to test for the position. The form must be completed and returned to the Human Resources Department by February 9, 2026 (passing score 60%). Final eligibility list will be the training and experience form weighted 100%. Veteran Points: To claim five (5) points for veteran's preference, you must submit proof of service (such as a DD-214) that includes the date of induction, date of honorable separation, and Social Security number. (You must have completed more than 180 consecutive days of active duty.) To receive an additional five (5) points credit for disability, you must submit proof of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs dated within the last 12 months. This information must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by February 9, 2026. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: * Knowledge of the methods of evaluating and appraising the value of real property to be acquired for Public Works construction projects Essential Functions:Any one position may not perform all of the duties listed, nor do the listed examples include all of the duties that may be performed in positions allocated to this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. * Negotiates with property owners for the acquisition of land, easements, and property rights Conditions of Employment:Candidates must provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof of permanent residence or authorization to work. The City of Omaha reserves the right to conduct criminal history, driving record, reference and credit checks and a background investigation on applicants for employment. Successfully passing a criminal background review, reference check, and if applicable, a credit check, is required as a condition of employment. If applicable, the City will require that you successfully pass a review of the driver's license, driving abstract, a pre-employment drug test, a hearing test and a back screening examination as a condition of employment. Failure to provide the information requested in the application process in a truthful, accurate and complete manner may result in disqualification, revocation of conditional employment or termination. Reasonable Accommodation:The City of Omaha does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you need a disability-related accommodation during the job application or selection process, advise the Human Resources Department at least 48 hours prior to the need by emailing employment@cityofomaha.org. For a complete description of this job classification, visit hr.cityofomaha.org Contact Points: City of Omaha Human Resources Department Phone: (402) 444-5300 Website: hr.cityofomaha.org | |