Assistant Manager, Right-of-Way Salary
See Position Description Location: St. Louis County, MO Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 2026-00019 Department: Transportation and Public Works - Project Development Opening Date: 01/26/2026 Closing Date: Continuous
Description 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.
To learn more about these and other County benefits, please visit: Competitive Benefits - St. Louis County Website
St. Louis County Government is a qualified agency for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program managed by the Federal Government. For more information regarding this program, please visit: Public Service Loan Forgiveness | Federal Student Aid
Examples of Duties Essential Function Examples • 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.
Marginal Function Examples • Serve in the Manager, Right-of-Way absence. • Perform other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications 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.
Additional Information
SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT: A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicants 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 applicants 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.
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stlouis. We only accept On-line applications.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY: 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 (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy.
St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429 Relay MO 711 or 800-735-2966 An Equal Opportunity Employer Fax: (314) 615-7703 www.stlouiscountymo.gov
St. Louis County offers its employees many excellent benefits with paid medical insurance, 20 days of PTO (paid time off) the first year and increasing with seniority, and 11-12 paid holidays. Employees hired for full time employment will participate in the St. Louis County retirement plan where they contribute 4% of their salary to the defined benefit plan with vesting after 7 years. Other benefits include: paid life insurance, a credit union, 457 Deferred Compensation Plan, pre-tax premium pay plan, dependent care and medical expense reimbursement plans, and short and long term disability insurance.
In addition to these benefits, as of January 1, 2023, St. Louis County approved up to 480 hours of paid parental leave for eligible employees welcoming new children, either by birth or adoption. The employee can also take up to 80 hours of leave for prenatal care and up to 80 hours for care of the child within the first year.
Please click https://stlouiscountymo.gov/saint-louis-county-missouri-careers/competitive-benefits/to view all of our benefits.
Interview Questions
How many years of relevant work experience do you have in Right-of-Way (ROW)?
Do you possess a current Real Estate Broker License by the State of Missouri?
Yes No
If "Yes" to the previous question, what is your Real Estate Broker License number for the State of Missouri? If "No" to the previous question, please respond with NA.
Which of the following apply to your current licensure?
State of Missouri Real Estate Appraiser Residential, Licensed State of Missouri Real Estate Appraiser, General Certification None of the above
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
How many moving violations have you had in the last three years?
Please provide any previous work experience you have had with St. Louis County Government including roles you held and the dates of employment. Further, please explain the reason(s) for your departure from the organization. If this does not apply to you, simply enter n/a.
Required Question
Employer: St. Louis County Address: 41 South Central 7th Floor St. Louis, Missouri, 63105 Phone: 314-615-5429 Website: http://www.stlouiscountymo.gov