Description

At Pinal County, we are celebrating 150 years of serving our beautiful community this year.   Come and be a part of our present and our future as we strive every day to make life better for our citizens.  If you are a passionate person and want to do meaningful work and enjoy work/life balance, affordable benefits and highly sought after retirement plans, please keep reading.

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance. 
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•   Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance 
• Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance 

Additionally, work with an exceptional team of people who are dedicated to making Pinal County an excellent place for its citizens and employees.   Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.  Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips for completing an application at Pinal County: 

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JOB SUMMARY
Acquire Right-of-Way (ROW) property, perform technical work involving legal acquisition, purchase, lease, sale, abandonment and exchange of property, prepare and process technical documents, and maintain and research property database for the Public Works Department (PWD) under basic supervision.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, coordinate, and complete land acquisitions, leases, disposals, abandonments, and exchanges of property for Right-of-Way (ROW), in compliance with state and Federal regulations and County policies and procedures.
• Prepare and review legal documents, property descriptions, maps and as-builts of ROW property and easements.
• Prepare reports for ROW abandonments, extinguishments, property purchases, and sales.
• Negotiate agreements for the acquisition of property and property rights, close transactions, and record documents.
• Research legal descriptions and appraisals prior to completing ROW acquisition documents.
• Research abandonment requests, notify utility companies and other property owners, prepare legal descriptions, and set public hearing.
• Research, review, prepare, and process legal descriptions, legal documents, easements, deeds, consents, applications, and other real estate instruments for ROW acquisitions.
• Coordinate public forums with County staff to discuss project proposals with property owners and local residents.
• Work with County Attorney on eminent domain proceedings and authority to condemn property for ROW.
• Maintain database of all county acquisitions, abandonment, and ROW research projects.
• Utilize County Geographic Information System (GIS) for research and provide updates to the GIS database.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of real estate and/or Right-of-Way experience.
• Valid Arizona State Driver's License is required within 30 days of hire.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

• Specific technical training and certifications.
• Notary Public License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles, practices, methods, and techniques used in researching and documenting of real property.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of real estate acquisition, property appraisal, and land title law.
• Knowledge of state and Federal statutes and County codes governing public property.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of records management.
• Knowledge of county geography, traffic patterns, streets, and landmarks.
• Skill in reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical and legal documents, statutes, and regulations
• Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Skill in reading and interpreting maps, diagrams, and technical specifications.
• Ability to communicate with residents concerning complaints, project completion, and access to properties.                                     

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.  The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.  Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.  If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.  

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description.