Published date: March 16, 2026
Job Title: Right of Way Agent III
Organization: Thurston County Public Works
Address: Olympia, Washington
Job Website Link: https://fa-etsa-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/706/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share
Short Description:
Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a skilled Right of Way Agent III to join our dynamic, energetic, and innovative Real Estate Services team in the Office of the County Engineer. Join our team of dedicated professionals who specialize in acquiring temporary and permanent property rights for federal, state, and locally funded projects. The successful candidate will perform technical work associated with negotiation and acquisition of easements and rights of way for road improvement, fish passage, construction, and utility projects. A project-based approach is used to accomplish tasks associated with title examination, appraisal, audit, acquisition, and/or disposal of real or personal property; property management; negotiation of contracts, franchise agreements, leasing agreements, and relocation assistance; as well as preparation of land use and right of way permits. Duties typically include work related to vacant, residential, commercial, agricultural, public utility, exempt, recreational, and/or industrial properties.
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assist and/or perform property valuations of real property through review of right of way maps, commissioners’ records, plat books, engineering reports, title searches, and other records or materials. May include property inspection to determine property damages or improvements. Prepare applicable reports and documents as required.
Locate property owners and obtain permission for a variety of county activities, such as right of way staking, temporary easements, and construction permits.
Inform owners of their rights, applicable laws, and regulations. Provide relocation assistance to individuals impacted by proposed projects.
Negotiate with property owners to acquire a wide range of property rights for public projects including corridor, intersection, sidewalk, flood, trail, and bridge projects for purchase or lease of property. Maintain files of property records, departmental maps, section activities, and correspondence. Prepare required legal instruments necessary to acquire rights of way.
Prepare, review, and/or administer land use, right of way permits and road vacation requests for compliance with county policies, regulations, and applicable laws. Maintain files of property records, departmental maps, section activities, and correspondence.
On occasion, represents Public Works at public meetings and at public hearings before the Hearing Examiner and Board of County Commissioners. Prepare and review exhibits and documents for presentation.
Assist Real Estate Services Manager in development and implementation of section objectives, plans, policies, and procedures. Assist or lead development of oral and written policies and procedures.
Salary and Benefits Information: The salary range for this position is $6,257.00 – $8,322.00 monthly.