SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

Senior Right of Way Agent (Specialist) Job Posting: Senior Right of Way Agent (Specialist) Department: Water Resources Salary: $8,678.00 - $10,783.00 per Month. New to state candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Responsibilities Under the general direction of the Manager, Acquisition and Appraisal Section, the incumbent serves as a Sr. Right of Way Agent (Specialist) and performs highly specialized, complex and sensitive negotiation work for the acquisition, disposal, and exchange of all types of real property interests and rights of way statewide. The position provides support to all DWR Divisions, supporting State Water Project (SWP) and Central Valley Flood Protection Board (CVFPB) infrastructure projects, coordinating utility relocations, providing relocation assistance (RAP), and acquiring mitigation properties. This position also supports other (non‑SWP and CVFPB) DWR projects including multi‑benefit and habitat restoration projects. The incumbent will perform real property transactions to clear title encumbrances and record conservation easements on fee‑owned property and work closely with the Office of the General Counsel, Geomatics Branch, Program Managers, and the Property Management and Encroachment Permit Section as necessary. The incumbent will prepare and process Right of Way documents including contracts, agreements, permits, leases, licenses, deed clauses, etc. in coordination with the Office of the General Counsel and Program staff. The position provides contract manager support services for active service contracts that assist in managing the Real Estate Branch workload. Contract manager support services include developing task orders, reviewing and approving invoices, tracking work progress and payments, and developing/renewing new contracts as needed. Minimum Requirements See the Class Specification for the SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT classification. # of Positions: 1 Work Location: Hybrid Telework: Hybrid Special Requirements Must possess a valid California driver's license when conducting State business that requires driving a vehicle. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, family care, gender, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, or sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr