What are the responsibilities and job description for the Right of Way Agent 1/2/3 position at State of Alaska?
What you will be doing:
Right-of-Way (ROW) Agents are responsible for the acquisition of land necessitated for the construction, operation, and maintenance of capital improvement projects (highways, airports, buildings and other public facilities) through eminent domain. Duties include valuation of real property in order to establish just compensation; acquisition through amiable negotiations or condemnation, including providing relocation assistance to displaced persons, if necessary; and for property management of state-owned right-of-way property.
The primary focus of this position is within the Property Management crew of the Realty group of the Right of Way section, but will be required to learn and perform multiple realty duties.
Right of Way Agent 1
This position is located within the Realty (Appraisal, Acquisitions, and Property Management) team of the Right of Way Section. Appraisal includes duties such as real property market analysis and creating Valuation Waivers, which involves developing an opinion of value using professional appraisal techniques but is not necessarily compliant with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice). Acquisitions include preparation of offers to Property Owners and negotiation to an amiable purchase resolution or preparation for Condemnation proceedings. Property Management deals with management of state-owned right of way property and permitting use of state ROW.
ROW Agent 1-This is the trainee level of the Right-of-Way Agent series where the first level of professional right-of-way work is performed. Positions classified at this level participate in formal classes, complete structured assignments and receive on the job training in one or more of the right-of-way functions (title examining, appraisal, negotiations and/or relocation, and property management).
A ROW Agent 1 is introduced to the principles used in the Section by on-the-job training and by attendance in classroom and on-line right-of-way courses. On-the-job training requires that a ROW Agent 1 perform duties under close supervision and is assigned duties associated with small-scaled assignments. When a ROW Agent 1 progresses to the point where they perform duties efficiently without close supervision, successfully completed the required training, meets the flex criteria, meets the minimum qualifications of the next level, and is capable of performing at the higher level; they may be flexed to a ROW Agent 2.
Right of Way Agent 2
This position is located within the Realty (Appraisal, Acquisitions, and Property Management) team of the Right of Way Section. Appraisal includes duties such as real property market analysis and creating Valuation Waivers, which involves developing an opinion of value using professional appraisal techniques but is not necessarily compliant with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice). Acquisitions include preparation of offers to Property Owners and negotiation to an amiable purchase resolution or preparation for Condemnation proceedings. Property Management deals with management of state-owned right of way property and permitting use of state ROW.
This is the journey level of the Right-Of-Way Agent series where positions perform, under direction, the full range of duties as title examiners, appraisers, negotiators and/or relocation agents or assist in the review of these functions.
Right of Way Agent 3
Under the general supervision of a Right-of-Way Agent 4 Supervisor, the Right-of-Way Agent 3 is the advanced journey level of the Right-of-Way Agent series. Positions at this level receive the most difficult assignments where complex factors are a consideration and perform, with minimal supervision, the full range of duties in permitting, property management, title research, appraisals, negotiations, acquisition, and relocations.
Right-of-Way Agents 3 are responsible for property management functions related to State rights-of-way (ROW); for acquisition of real property rights required for capital improvements to State highways, ferry terminals, airports, and public facilities; for relocation assistance to persons or businesses displaced by capital improvements; for compliance with 49 CFR 24, the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-646), as amended in 1987, referred to as the “Uniform Act” and other related State and federal statutes and regulations.
The primary functional area of work for the Right-of-Way Agent 3 positions includes, but is not limited to, Right-of-Way Permitting; Property Management; Appraisals, Negotiations, and Acquisitions; and Relocations.
Our organization, mission, and culture: The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.
The State of Alaska is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer”; to view the DOT&PF’s EEO policy statement, please follow this link: https://dot.alaska.gov/job-opportunities/index.shtmlThe working environment you can expect:
Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.
The benefits of joining our team:
Joining the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.
The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information: https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/.
The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public. A successful candidate will have sound judgment, decision-making, and a strong ethical and professional conduct history.To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs
Minimum Qualifications
Competency Description
The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.
Please ensure your application (through work history (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.
Right of Way Agent 1
- Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- Arithmetic: Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
- Geography: Knowledge of geographical locations, and city, borough, state, federal governments; their relationships and characteristics.
- Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
- Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
- Real Estate: Knowledge of real estate principles, practices, markets, and values.
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Technical experience assisting with property management or the preparation of legal descriptions of land, real property appraisals, title searching and abstracting, or surveying for any of the following: drafting land use permits or agreements, plats, engineering plans, landscape plans, maps, or similar diagrams.
“Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs.
Right of Way Agent 2
- Arithmetic: Performs computations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division correctly using whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
- Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
- Geography: Knowledge of geographical locations, and city, borough, state federal governments; their relationships and characteristics.
- Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
- Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
- Real Estate: Knowledge of real estate principles, practices, markets, and values.
- Standards: Knowledge of standards that either are compliant with or derived from established standards or guidelines.
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Professional experience as an agent for public, personal, or commercial real property transactions, or in surveying or engineering in any of the following: searching, analyzing, and evaluating real property titles; preparing legal land descriptions; appraising real property; acquiring, managing, or disposing of public, personal, or commercial real estate; providing relocation assistance to displaced persons; or drafting of land use permits or agreements.
“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
Right of Way Agent 3
- Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving: Uses a logical, systematic, and sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
- Geography: Knowledge of geographical locations, and city, borough, state federal governments; their relationships and characteristics.
- Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
- Negotiation: Works with others towards an agreement that may involve exchanging specific resources or resolving differences.
- Real Estate: Knowledge of real estate principles, practices, markets, and values.
- Standards: Knowledge of standards that either are compliant with or derived from established standards or guidelines.
equivalent to those typically gained by:
Professional experience in the acquisition, management, or disposal of public or commercial real property that included conducting or overseeing title examining, surveying, engineering, appraisals, negotiations with buyer or seller for acquisition or relocation, performing eminent domain actions; or managing property in the preparation of land use permits, agreements, easements, and acquisition and disposition documents.
“Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment.
Additional Required Information
- Three (3) professional references, including name, job title, and current phone numbers.
- A current copy of your driver’s license.
- Copy of degree certificate or academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) if using education to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
EDUCATION
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
EEO STATEMENT
Contact Information
For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Michael Schuler, Right-of-Way Agent 4
Phone: (907)465-4499
Email: michael.schuler@alaska.gov
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
- Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- AVTEC
- Confidential
- Correctional Officers
- Marine Engineers
- Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
- Supervisory
- Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
- Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
- The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
- General Government
- Labor, Trades and Crafts
- Public Safety Employees Association
- Masters, Mates & Pilots
- The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.html for additional information.
- Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
- Group-based insurance premiums for
- Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
- Long-term and short-term disability
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment
- Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
- Supplemental Survivor Benefits
- Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
- Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
- Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
- Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
- Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
- Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
- Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Salary : $2 - $31
