RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT 2

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

PERS retirement

Deferred Compensation

Descripción de la vacante

Nevada Department of Transportation is seeking a Right-Of-Way Agent 2 in Carson City, NV to acquire and manage highway property rights. You will coordinate with utilities and railroad operators, negotiate with owners, and prepare acquisition and property management agreements, working on-site to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of relevant experience and a high school diploma, with ability to work with the public and handle complex property

Formación

• One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties.
• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Responsabilidades

• Set the economic rent for leases, licenses and rental properties.
• Negotiate agreements with property owners to acquire various interests in real property.
• Review data accuracy and prepare necessary documents.
• Engage with property owners and other members of the public to address program related issues.
• Participate in eminent domain actions.
• Provide relocation assistance and services to individuals, businesses, farms, public agencies, and non-profit organizations.
• Manage acquired properties, inspect and verify inventories, compute values, arrange for maintenance and repairs, and write rental agreements, leases, licenses, and process evictions.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Property rights

Data review

Title searches

Regulatory knowledge

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

• No Nevada state income tax.

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation Right-Of-Way Division is recruiting for a Right-Of-Way Agent 2 in Carson City, NV. The position 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. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. Please note that this position is on-site and does not offer remote work options. The Job Duties section listed in this announcement reflects the Statewide Class Specifications for all positions and does not fully correlate with the specific duties of this position.

Essential Qualifications

One or more years of applicable experience as described in the job duties and graduation from high school or equivalent education.

Job Duties

• Set the economic rent for leases, licenses and rental properties.
• Negotiate agreements with property owners to acquire various interests in real property.
• Review data accuracy and prepare necessary documents.
• Engage with property owners and other members of the public to address program related issues.
• Participate in eminent domain actions.
• Provide relocation assistance and services to individuals, businesses, farms, public agencies, and non-profit organizations.
• Manage acquired properties, inspect and verify inventories, compute values, arrange for maintenance and repairs, and write rental agreements, leases, licenses, and process evictions.
• Participate in the disposal activities of excess properties.
• Conduct research in a variety of areas, gather and compile information into reports, and respond to inquiries from property owners, attorneys, and others.
• Coordinate the relocation and adjustment of affected utilities and railroads.
• Review and interpret contracts and plans, identify utility types and locations, and ensure inclusion in construction plans.
• Verify ownership, and research and determine prior rights and access rights to right-of-way.
• Verify cost estimates, coordinate relocation agreements, ensure construction plans and work are completed on schedule, verify billings, and process invoices for payment.
• Participate in the control of outdoor advertising and junkyards along designated highways.
• Assist and provide guidance to less experienced agents, other department staff, and public and private entities for various projects.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Knowledge Of

• Applicable federal and State laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures; applicable technical and legal terminology, documents, and descriptions; property rights and transfer of property.
• Applicable engineering principles and practices; appraisal and/or property management methods, principles, and practices; real property negotiation techniques; title search practices; land use planning and zoning; highway construction techniques regarding soil conditions and terrain.
• Estimating relocation costs; various types of materials used in the utilities industry; railroad operations and safety issues regarding signal locations and crossings.
• Acquisition principles as related to eminent domain.

Ability To

• Plot and locate parcels; make presentations; conduct negotiations with groups or individuals.
• Gather and analyze market data; read and interpret plans, maps, and drawings; read, interpret, and explain engineering, construction, and utility design plans, profiles, cross sections, and other technical data.
• Conduct title searches; identify and locate various types of public and private utilities and railroad installations.

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.

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).

• 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

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Do you have one or more years of applicable experience as described in the job description and graduation from high school or equivalent education?

• Yes
• No

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A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your experience working with cloud-based software products as it relates to workflow management. When and where did you gain this experience?

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Please describe your experience with technical and legal terminology and descriptions relating to real estate. When and where did you gain this experience?

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Please describe your experience with interpreting plans and maps. When and where did you gain this experience?

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