Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the Chief, Right of Way Office of Railroad Coordination and Utility Relocation, the Senior Right of Way Agent is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and ensuring all project delivery activity associated with Railroad property where it intersects, or is adjacent to Caltrans’ right of way, including but not restricted to acquisition, condemnation, construction and maintenance agreements, service contracts, California's Public Utility Commission (CPUC) approval and project certification. The Senior Right of Way Agent also provides assistance to District Offices, Right of Way staff for all matters concerning utility relocation. The Senior Right of Way Agent will provide management-level leadership and guidance in the mission and vision of the department, coordinate and improve cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, work with public agency partners, guide Associate Right of Way Agents in their role in the areas of Railroads and Utilities. The Senior will need familiarity with the standards, policies and procedures on matters pertaining to the utility relocation and railroad coordination functions.
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 here and search by typing in the classification title.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes avail
