SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

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Position Details Job Code #: JC-527474 Position #(s): View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXX Working Title: Senior Right of Way Agent - Project Coordination Classification: SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT Salary: $8,678.00 - $10,783.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Alameda County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation. Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success. Department Website: Director’s EEO Policy : Director’s EEO Policy Statement: Job Description And Duties The Senior Right of Way Agent/District Branch Chief is the first supervisory level position in the Right of Way series in the Division of Right of Way and Land Surveys. Under general direction of the Supervising Right of Way Agent/Office Chief, the position directs, and is responsible for, the successful completion of a major phase of Right of Way program activities, including those directly related to project delivery. As a principal assistant to the Supervising Right of Way Agent/Office Chief level, this position assigns, supervises, reviews and approves the work of direct-report personnel, consults with and advises district management, and may act as their direct representative in major program areas at private or public meetings. Responsibilities include staff on boarding, development and training, professional practices, programs and budgeting specific to their work unit. This position may advise and consult with district and statewide Right of Way personnel. This position may also be called upon to act as a staff specialist in the development and implementation of statewide policies, standards, procedures, training programs, legislation, and as intergovernmental agency liaison in assigned program areas. Under the general supervision of a Supervising Right of Way Agent, serving as the Office Chief, incumbent is responsible for the planning, supervision, coordination and direction of the project coordination/project delivery functions of the Division in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations, the rules and regulations of the California Transportation Commission and the policies and procedures of the Department. Incumbent is expected to demonstrate a high degree of independence of action. Incumbent is expected to demonstrate a high degree of independence of action. Telework and Travel 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. 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). Recruitment Process Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). #J-18808-Ljbffr