Salary

$57,163.69 - $82,887.36 Annually

Location 

Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07058

Department

Public Works

Division

Engineering Services

Opening Date

06/04/2025

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

Under the supervision of the Right-of-Way Supervisor, we are seeking a candidate to perform complex functions in administering the County’s   Development Standards and Regulations, including right-of-way dedications associated with development applications and review of property boundaries and legal descriptions for real property.  The candidate will customarily and regularly perform independent work that affects the right-of-way group to a substantial degree, will carry out major assignments, and will have the authority to negotiate on significant matters concerning right-of-way as assigned. The candidate will also provide information and answers questions of County staff and the public in matters regarding right-of-way dedications and easements.

• Research deeds, gather data, and produce right-of-way documents for easement and right-of-way acquisition.
• Reviews and evaluates development review applications to ensure consistency with the Adams County development policies and regulations.
• Reviews and evaluates subdivision plats to ensure consistency with County, state and federal regulations.
• Reviews building permits and related right-of-way dedication and requirements associated with the permits.
• Secures new deeds, easements, and agreements necessary for the acquisition of or user of property by the County in conjunction with any land use or building permit case wherein such acquisition is appropriate.
• Reviews and prepares documents for the County’s right-of-way acquisitions and obtains rights to use property. 
• Processes the dedications of right-of-way, easements, and miscellaneous related documents for consideration by the Adams County Planning Commission and the Board of County Commissioners.
• Confers with and advises developers, property owners, builders, attorneys, contractors, engineers, and the public regarding County land use regulations, development processes, and other regulations. 
• Review title reports to verify proper title is being transferred to the County, perform title searches to determine validity and adequacy of existing right-of-way dedications.
• Determine right-of-way concerns affecting the County; determine location of right-of-way.
• Assigns addresses to newly created lots within subdivisions and as otherwise necessary.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Ability to determine status of existing right-of-way and easements agreements.
• Ability to prepare legal documents relating to right-of-way conveyances and easements.
• Independently research the records of Clerk and Recorder's Office for property descriptions, ownerships, and deeds.
• Understand and apply information presented in title policies and title commitments to development properties and applications.
• Familiarity with applicable Colorado laws related to the practice of land surveying and the division of or the development of property.
• Read and interpret plats, maps, survey notes, and legal descriptions of property, plot plans and profiles.
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions in conformance with standard practice.
• Perform moderately difficult mathematical computations.
• Keep records and prepare clear, concise and complete written and oral reports.
• Interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws and regulations. Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Familiarity with computer software programs such as Microsoft Office products. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. 

Experience: One (1) years’ experience as a right-of-way agent or closely related right-of-way experience. 

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Supplemental training held in a professional technical institute and organizations and/or college with course work in real estate law, engineering, surveying, and other related fields is preferred. 
  
  

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. 

Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check. 

Special requirements include the following essential duties, which require these physical abilities and work environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, squat, and stoop.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 45 pounds.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur on the job.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less).
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more).
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors).

Adams County complies with Colorado’s Job Application Fairness Act (“JAFA”). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant’s age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Employer Adams County Government Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213