Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of the District 12 Supervising Right of Way Agent (Office Chief), the Senior Right of Way Agent is the first line supervisor overseeing Associate Right of Way Agents, and Range A and B Right of Way Agents and will perform all duties necessary to manage the Right of Way functional units to which they are assigned. Right of Way functions may include Appraisals, Acquisitions, Condemnation, Local Programs, Excess Lands, Property Management, Relocation Assistance Program, and any combination thereof.
While working in one of the specific areas, the incumbent will primarily devote their time to that function. The incumbent is also responsible for supervising, directing, reviewing, and planning the work of a group Right of Way Agents and Support Staff assigned to the functional unit. Travel is required and must possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state owned or leased vehicle.
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.
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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.
Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered as your response to the SOQ. The SOQ will be utilized in the screening criteria assisting in the determination of the selected candidate. Your SOQ should describe the following:
- Describe why you are the best candidate for the position.
- Describe your experience leading a team and being a role model in the right of way field.
- Describe your experience in Excess Lands, Property Management, Relocation Assistance Program.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the final filing date in order to be considered.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.
How To Apply: Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below.
