RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking an entry-level Right of Way Agent based in Los Angeles. Under the supervision of the Senior Right of Way Agent, you will engage in a variety of Right of Way activities and support project teams throughout the district office operations.

The position offers training-based assignments with options across different Right of Way functional areas. Applicants should review the class specification for minimum qualifications and prepare transcripts or certificates as

Qualifications

• Right of Way Agent classification requirements.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the class specification and may need transcripts or a degree for verification.
• Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide US equivalency documentation.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Senior Right of Way Agent the incumbent will be engaged in a variety of entry-level Right of Way activities.
• The incumbent will have varied assignments to reflect training needs and workload variations.
• Will be assigned duties in one or more Right of Way functional areas.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Job description

$4,928.00 - $7,633.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/6/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Under the supervision of the Senior Right of Way Agent the incumbent will be engaged in a variety of entry-level Right of Way activities. The incumbent will have varied assignments to reflect training needs and variations in the workload. Will be assigned duties in one or more Right of Way functional areas.

PARF# 07-27-0315 / JC-534733

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary salary reductions ranging from 2% to 4.62% in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) hours. Please note that the salary ranges listed in this Job Control may not reflect these reductions associated with the 2025 Personal Leave Program. Please follow the link for more information regarding the 2025 Personal Leave program: http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113 .

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the RIGHT OF WAYAGENT 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.

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Working Conditions

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Primary work area will be within the District Office located in downtown Los Angeles. While at the base of operations, the incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting. They will use a keyboard, a monitor, and a telephone. The incumbent may also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme heat or cold. The headquartered location for this position is in Los Angeles.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

RIGHT OF WAY AGENT $4,928.00 - $5,877.00A $6,096.00 - $7,633.00B New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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

Possessionof Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/orappointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you mustinclude your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial,original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be requiredupon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must providea transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates thenumber of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Pleasevisit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org . Please redact birthdates and social securitynumbers.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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-534733), PARF# 07-27-0315 and title of the position Right of Way Agentmust 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.