Associate Right of Way Agent (Will Consider Right of Way Agent)
Department of Transportation
Job Code #: JC-498774
Job Description and Duties
Will Consider Right of Way Agent.
Under general direction of a higher level Right of Way Agent, has extensive public contact representing the Department in dealing with property owners, tenants, the public and other agencies; act as representative of property owners; may lead and direct the work of Right of Way Agents. The incumbent is responsible for complex assignments related to Appraisal, Acquisition/Condemnation, Utility Relocation, Project Coordination, Planning and Management, Relocation Assistance, Property Management, Excess Land, Airspace and other Right of Way tasks pursuant to established policies and procedures, and applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. Incumbent will be required to travel and as necessary will lodge overnight for an extended duration.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Associate Right of Way Agent/ 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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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Position located at 703 B Street, Marysville, Yuba County. Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
While at their base of operation, incumbent will work in a climate‑controlled office under artificial lights. However, due to periodic problems with the heating and air conditioning, the building temperature may fluctuate. When in the field, fluctuating temperatures can be expected. May be subject to various terrain, noise, odors, and dusty atmosphere. Incumbent will be required to travel and will mandate periodic overnight stays. A valid driver’s license is required when operating a state‑owned vehicle.
For further details about this position Right of Way Agent and a copy of the duty statement, please contact Trina Kelley at (530) 812-3025.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
- Resume optional.
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 available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
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 (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). 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.
Address for Mailing Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Certification Services MS-90, P O Box 168036, Sacramento, CA 95816-8036. Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact.
Address for Drop‑Off Application Packages: Department of Transportation, Drop‑Off Address, Caltrans DHR Contact, Classification and Hiring Unit - ECOS, 1727 30th Street, MS 90, Sacramento, CA 95816. Closed on weekends and State Holidays.
Required Application Package Documents: 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Resume is optional.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Kathryn Hennessy, (530) 701-1305, katie.hennessy@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact: Trina Kelley, (530) 812-3025, trina.kelley@dot.ca.gov
EEO Contact: Caltrans EEO Office, (844) 368-3367, Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov