SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

State of California; California; Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

State of California—Department of Transportation seeks a Senior Right of Way Agent, Specialist to act as Project Delivery Liaison across California. The role provides statewide training, guidance, and expert support on rights-of-way acquisitions, whether via agreement or eminent domain, and transfers of jurisdiction.

The position offers a monthly salary between $8,678 and $10,783, with potential telework and hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for the hiring process.
• Final Filing Date is 10/29/2026.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a staff specialist and statewide training/guidance for rights-of-way acquisitions for transportation facilities, by agreement or eminent domain.
• Provide expert guidance on Transfers of Jurisdiction and Federal Land Transfers.
• Work with internal and external partners and provide subject matter expertise to the Office Chief.

Job description

Job Posting:Project Delivery Liaison (Senior Right of Way Agent, Specialist)

Department of Transportation

JC-535994 -

JC-535994 - Project Delivery Liaison (Senior Right of Way Agent, Specialist)
SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

$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.

Final Filing Date: 10/29/2026

Under the general direction of the Chief, Office of Right of Way Project Delivery (Chief), the Senior Right of Way Agent serves as a staff specialist and provides training, guidance and assistance statewide to Regions/Districts for all matters concerning acquisition of rights of way for transportation facilities, whether acquired through agreement or by eminent domain, and matters concerning Transfers of Jurisdiction and Federal Land Transfers. The liaison will work with internal and external partners and provide subject matter expertise to the Office Chief.

PARF: 52-27-0007 / JC: 535994

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.

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 headed location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Extensive statewide travel may be required depending on District level needs and the format and effectiveness of the training (web-based or in-person). Travel to the districts and off-site meetings will subject the incumbent to the typical rigors of air, auto and transit travel and overnight hotel stays. While at your base of operations, you will work in a climate-controlled office between 64 and 84 degrees under artificial lighting.

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. For permanent and limited term appointments, all commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Position located at 1120 N St Sacramento (Sacramento County). Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment. 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.

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

Project Delivery Liaison (Senior Right of Way Agent, Specialist)

Classification:

SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT $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:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

California Department of Transportation

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.

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. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below.

Only those candidates who submit all required documents by the Final Filing Date will be considered for appointment. The SOQ is required to elicit information regarding each applicant’s interest and experience in relation to this position. Any notation to other materials such as a resume or the application will not be considered. Address the prompt in a narrative format.

The completed SOQ should not be more than two (2) pages, using Arial 11-point font size.

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.

Human Resources Contact:
Tabark Albarakat
[phone]
[e-mail]

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.

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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 workplace. 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.