REGION 7 RESOURCES
FORUM MEETING MINUTES
- 2021 Fall Forum – Spokane, WA
- 2021 Region 7 Caucus Minutes – San Antonio, TX
- 2021 Region 7 Spring Forum Minutes – Vancouver, WA
- 2020 Fall Forum – Virtual
- 2020 Region 7 Caucus – Virtual
- 2020 Region Spring Forum – Bozeman, MT
INFORMATION & TOOLS
- International Right of Way Website
- IRWA Policies and Procedures Manual
- Partner Program
- CHiP Program
- Chapter President Handbook
- IRWA Course Catalog
- How to Schedule a Class
- Conducting Valid Chapter Elections
- IRWA Award Nomination Forms
- IRWA Career Center
- Region 7 Facebook Page
Check Out These Right of Way Industry Platforms
Infrastructure Junkies Podcast: An informative and sometimes irreverent podcast for anyone interested in eminent domain, right of way land acquisition, and infrastructure development.
Eminent Domain Podcast: Clint Schumacher is the host of The Eminent Domain Podcast and a popular speaker on the topic of eminent domain. He is often called upon to speak on the subject to industry professionals, other lawyers and law students around the country. Clint has represented property owners of all sizes that are being impacted by public projects.
Eminent Domain & Right of Way Clubhouse: This is geared toward right of way professionals as well as anyone interested in the acquisition of land rights for infrastructure projects. Join others in the ED & ROW Club Lounge for discussions of wide ranging industry topics.
Career Opportunity
The Office of Planning, Environment and Realty (Office of Real Estate Services) is looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill a Lead Realty Specialist (GS-15) position located in Washington, DC. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a team of realty professionals that develop and implement forward-looking solutions to high profile and complex realty and outdoor advertising issues.
The application period opens today and closes on December 13, 2021. The vacancy announcement can be found at: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/624611900 (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees).
As the Team Leader for the Program Implementation Team in the Office of Real Estate Services, you will provide leadership and guidance in interpreting Federal real estate statutes, regulations, and policies in areas such as:
- Outdoor Advertising and Junkyard Control under the Highway Beautification Act and the Bonus Act,
- Property Management, including disposals of surplus property,
- Alternative Uses of the Right of Way, including Electric Vehicle Charging and Renewable Energy Facilities,
- Utility accommodation within the Right of Way, and
- Federal land transfers.
Are you looking for an opportunity to use and continue developing your leadership skills, while cultivating new internal and external partnerships? If so, this position may be for you!