RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT 1

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

Acquires and manages property rights for highway purposes in compliance with State and Federal regulations and the Uniform Act. Coordinates with utility and railroad operators, negotiates with property owners, and prepare acquisition and property management agreements.

Right-of-Way Agents appraise, acquire, relocate, clear, and manage real property for the State and, as requested, its political subdivisions. As such, the statutory knowledge base includes federal and State laws and regulations.

Essential 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 as described above.

Job Duties

Prepare and publish narrative appraisal reports on properties, in both the before and after condition for determination of compensation which becomes the basis for negotiating acquisition of rights-of-way; prepare appraisal reports for the disposal of surplus property and the establishment of economic rent for leases, licenses and rental properties managed by the department to meet the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

Negotiate agreements with property owners to acquire various interests in real property; ensure fair and equal treatment to the public; review accuracy of all collected data; prepare appropriate documents; initiate contact with property owners and conduct discussions; solve department and/or owner problems related to projects and acquisitions; prepare closing documents and transfer funds or present account of negotiations to review board; recommend condemnations.

Continue negotiations in coordination with legal counsel and may assist counsel in reaching settlements or preparing for trial; may act as an expert witness in court; apply real estate planning and development practices, engineering and law concepts and natural resource factors related to the appraisal and acquisition of land.

Provide relocation assistance to persons, businesses, farms, public agencies, and non-profit organizations which are to be displaced as a result of acquisition; determine individual relocation needs; supervise moving crews; obtain related bids from movers and contractors, arrange schedules; analyze comparable dwellings and select proper dwelling to calculate the entitlement base and coordinate these actions with escrow officers, bankers, real estate brokers and attorneys, ensuring that all necessary payments are made in accordance with federal and State laws.

Manage acquired properties; inspect, verify inventories, compute values for owner’s retention and public auctions, and arrange for maintenance and repairs; write rental agreements, commercial, multi-use, and airspace leases and licenses, and process evictions; conduct public auctions, direct sales of surplus properties, and solicit bids for contracts; prepare contract documents and inspect work prior to final payment.

Conduct research in a variety of areas; gather and compile information into reports and respond to questions from property owners, attorneys, and others in person, by telephone, letter, and at public hearings.

Coordinate relocation and adjustment of affected utility and railroads by agreement; review and interpret contracts and plans; identify the type and location of utility; ensure they are included in the design division’s construction plans; make contact with public and private utility companies to coordinate relocations and verify ownership of facilities; research and determine prior rights; research and determine access rights to rights-of-way; verify cost estimates provided for the relocation of utility; coordinate relocation agreements ensuring construction plans and work are completed on schedule; verify billings; and process purchase orders for payment.

Manage and control outdoor advertising and junkyards along designated highways pursuant to federal, State, and local laws and regulations; review inspection reports and issue or deny requests for sign permits.

Provide written and oral presentations as required.

Review proposed legislation and the potential impact on right-of-way operations.

Draft and review regulations as required.

Perform related duties as assigned.
Under direct supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties described in the series concept and function proficiently in at least one of the following right-of-way disciplines: property appraisal, negotiations, relocation assistance, property management and utility/railroad relocation. This is the entry level in the series and provides for semi-automatic progression to the Right-of-Way Agent II upon meeting the minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the recommendation of the hiring authority.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

General knowledge of: title search practices; basic engineering principles and practices related to right-of-way disciplines; real property negotiation techniques; land use planning and zoning; algebra, geometry and basic math calculations; terminology, documents and descriptions used in appraisals of property and highway construction techniques regarding soil conditions and terrain.

Basic knowledge of: federal statutes pertinent to the acquisition of land and the disposal of property acquired for transportation purposes; technical and legal terminology, documents, descriptions, relating to appraisals of property and water rights laws.

Ability to: analyze a variety of information and take/recommend appropriate action; operate a personal computer and related software in order to graph, chart and analyze data, develop correspondence and prepare reports; gather and analyze market data; compose business correspondence and reports; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; establish and maintain positive and cooperative working relationships with others; work independently and as part of a team; read and interpret plans, maps and drawings.

RECRUITER CONTACT INFORMATION: Kristen Burke at kburke@dot.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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