This posting states its location as San Bernardino County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county.

Classification: SUPERVISING RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

Under the general direction of the District 8 Deputy District Director for the Division of Right of Way and Land Surveys, the incumbent is responsible for supervising a team of professional Senior RW Branch Chiefs responsible for RW Project Delivery functions including Appraisals, Acquisition, Condemnation, Railroads, Federal Lands, Relocation Assistance, Utilities, Project Coordination, and Planning & Management. The incumbent is also responsible for the delivery of Right of Way certifications for all capital projects (COS) including Minor and Maintenance programs. The incumbent works with other Divisions in the District to coordinate the Right of Way delivery schedule and fulfill Contract for Delivery commitments. The incumbent develops, implements, and monitors the workload distribution, priorities, allocations, and expenditures and sets the tone for professional and ethical conduct.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Qualifications

Special Requirements:

Pursuant to California Code of Regulations § 549.90, this position will be filled via the California Department of Transportation Managerial Selection Program (MSP) process. Please read the entire job posting before applying for this position. This is a Caltrans Promotional Examination.:

• Applicants must have a permanent civil service appointment with the Department of Transportation and meet the minimum qualifications by the final filing date to participate in the examination

Minimum Qualifications:

• Either I
• Two years of experience in the California state service performing the duties of a Senior Right of Way Agent
• Or II
• Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience involving all major phases of the acquisition of rights of way for governmental or public utility use, two years of which must have been in a full supervisory or administrative capacity. (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least two years performing the duties of a class with a level of responsibility not less than Senior Right of Way Agent.) and
• Education: Equivalent to graduation from college. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
• Examination Information: This examination will utilize an evaluation of each candidate's experience and education (E&E) compared to a standard developed from the class specification
• For this reason, it is especially important that each candidate take special care in accurately and completely filling out his or her State application (STD. 678)
• List all experience relevant to the “Minimum Qualifications” that are listed in the Class Specifications above
• This examination will not establish a civil service list
• therefore, candidates will not have the ability to transfer their eligibility to other departments
• Candidates will be notified in writing of their examination results
• Out of Class (OOC) Experience: If using Out of Class experience , you must submit a copy of your signed and approved Out of Class documentation
• Failure to do so may result in your Out of Class experience not being considered during the evaluation process of this examination
• Education: If using your college education to meet the minimum qualifications, college transcripts must be submitted with your application and SOQ. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted for entrance into the examination
• however, official transcripts may be required prior to appointment

Work for Warriors is a no-cost employment program of the California Military Department for Service Members, Veterans, and military family members. The Veteran Staffing Consultant for CalTrans is Chuck Callahan.