What are the responsibilities and job description for the RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT 1 position at State of Nevada?
State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT 1 - Underfill
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $56,689.20 to $83,666.16 PAY GRADE: 32
The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Transportation
Division: Engineering
Location: Carson, Minden, Gardnerville, Genoa
Job Class Code: 07.443
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 50941
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 03/26/2025
Recruiter:
WENDY TIERNEY
Phone: (775)888-3070
Email: wtierney@dot.nv.gov
WENDY TIERNEY
Phone: (775)888-3070
Email: wtierney@dot.nv.gov
Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.
The Position
Right-of-Way Agents appraise, acquire, relocate, clear, and manage real property for the State and, as requested, its political subdivisions.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.
Right-of-Way Agents appraise, acquire, relocate, clear, and manage real property, coordinate with utility operators for the State and as requested, its political subdivisions. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. This position requires knowledge and experience with the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, as amended (Uniform Act) and all applicable Code of Federal Regulations. This position may also coordinate with Utility Companies, Municipalities, Public Utility Commission, UPRR and other impacted parties for relocation and adjustment of facilities in conflict with Department projects. NOTE: THIS RECRUITMENT WILL BE USED TO UNDERFILL A RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT 2. INCUMBENT MAY PROGRESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL AFTER MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SATISFACTORY PERFORMANCE, AND WITH APPROVAL OF THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, real estate, mathematics or related field and one year of professional or technical experience in real property appraisal, planning and zoning, escrow and title, real estate, property management or similar experience which included data analysis, preparation of reports, researching information, and frequent communication with others; OR two years of experience as an Engineering Technician III in Nevada State service relevant to right-of-way activities; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Notes
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.
Special Requirements
A valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your experience reading and interpreting civil design/construction plans.
2) Describe your experience working with utility companies.
3) Describe your experience with property management activities.
4) Describe your experience and/or knowledge related to the Federal and State laws and the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970: a) Acquisition; b) Relocation assistance; c) Appraisal and/or Waiver Valuations; d) Property management; e) Utilities/railroad relocation; and/or f) Occupancy permits. Alternatively, share your experience and/or knowledge of Nevada Revised Statue Chapter 111, which covers Estates in Property, Conveyance, and Recording. Include the number of years and which positions within your employment history to which this experience was gained.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
Salary : $56,689 - $83,666
