Senior Right Of Way Agent

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the District 6 Right of Way Office Chief - Capital, the incumbent is responsible for managing the fiscal aspect of the District 6 Division of Right of Way capital budget/expenditures (050 program). Incumbent also manages Right of Way Project Delivery Coordination efforts, working with Right of Way Seniors, Managers and Project Managers to establish Right of Way schedules and resource needs.

Responsible for all aspects of fiscal management for the District 6 Right of Way Division Capital and Support Allocations.

Incumbent will supervise and direct staff regarding the tracking, monitoring, and review for completeness and accuracy of reporting and payment documentation for source/charge expenditures. Directs staff in the approval of Federal funding for all Right of Way capital expenditures. Responsible for the maintenance of accurate information in the systems and reports used for to monitor overall project expenditures utilizing specialized tracking and statistical reports. Monitors encumbrances and the reconciliation of encumbrances for all Right of Way expenditures.

Ensures that staff has proper communication and coordination with the accounting office on all transactions allowing for timely payment and the preparation of monthly statement of reconciliation of funds expended to headquarters for review and analysis.

PARF# 06-27-0053 / JC-526813

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Right of Way Agent exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

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Working Conditions

Position located at 2015 E Shields Ave Ste 100-200 Fresno, Fresno County 

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

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.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Resumes and cover letters will not take the place of the SOQ.

The Statement of Qualification is a discussion of how an applicant’s education, training experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify them for the position.

The SOQ should be one page in length.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-526813), PARF# 06-27-0053 and title of the position (Senior Right of Way Agent) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.