SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervising Right of Way Agent, the Senior Right of Way Agent (Sr R/W Agent) is responsible for directing and supervising staff engaged in Right of Way Acquisition. The Sr R/W Agent assigns, supervises, reviews and approves the work of subordinates; consults with, and advises, district management and may act as their direct representative in major program areas at either private or public meetings. As travel may be required in this position, a valid Driver’s License is highly desirable.

PARF# 07-6-517 / JC-504251

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click and search by typing in the classification title.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 100 S Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, Los Angeles County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Primary work area will be within the District Office located in downtown Los Angeles. While at the base of operations, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. They will use a keyboard, a monitor and a telephone. The employee may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme heat or cold.

The headquartered location for this position is in Los Angeles.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.

1. Describe your knowledge or experience in the acquisition function, the condemnation function or the escrow process in relation to your duties as a Right of Way Agent.
2. Share your successes in managing a team.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The ability to reason logically and creatively and use a variety of techniques to productively resolve problems relating to functions supervised; present ideas and information effectively; write/review, edit complex written reports; establish project priorities, and maintains schedules.

Requires a thorough knowledge of State and Federal laws, rules and regulations, real estate laws and principles, real estate financing and escrow procedures. The ability to resolve complex real estate title or easement problems. The ability to develop and conduct an indoctrination and training program for agents who are being rotated into the unit.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.