About MassDOT

An agency on the move, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) takes great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. Powered by a growing data-analytics discipline – and working in conjunction with municipalities, public agencies, and the private sector – we’re finding new ways to improve the Bay State’s transportation infrastructure.

MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth.

MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Aeronautics, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Rail & Transit, and Planning & Enterprise Services. There are approximately 3,600 employees across the organization.

Position Summary

Incumbents of positions in this series review and/or conduct appraisals; provide technical assistance on such matters as land takings, relocation of businesses and homeowners, etc.; make on-site visits of properties and structures; conduct research at various sources of property data; respond to inquiries from landowners and others; negotiate with landowners; and perform related work as required. The basic purpose of this work is to perform a variety of activities including property appraisal and relocation assistance in connection with real property acquisition by state government.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and develop rapport with the property owner(s); document, in detail, all owner contact.
• Obtain assessment and zoning data from municipalities, retrieve documents from registries of deeds, and make other preliminary investigations of subject properties.
• Review title abstracts.
• Compile case information in physical and electronic formats.
• Prepare various departmental forms, parcel sketches, land agreements and obtain appropriate signatures.
• Interview property owners and tenants; explain the takings and the reasons for the acquisitions.
• Brief interviewees on the right of way process and explain their rights.
• Ensure adherence to project deadlines and monitor accuracy and completeness of all case information.
• Assist other sections within the ROW Bureau as required.
• Cover staffing deficiencies in all districts as required.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Applicants must have at least (A) two years of full time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the field of real estate, the major duties of which included sales, appraisal, property management, assessment, leasing, conveyancing or right of way work, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

SUBSTITUTIONS: An Associate's or higher degree with a major in real estate may be substituted for the required experience.*

• Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

Special Requirements: Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License is required.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email Heather Sweeney at heather.sweeney@dot.state.ma.us.
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
• For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call ADA Coordinator, Heather Ulesoo 857-851-9447.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.