SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

State of California; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 8,700 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

California State Parks is seeking a Senior Right of Way Agent in Sacramento, CA, to lead complex acquisitions and manage real property transactions. The role requires engaging in negotiations, appraisals, and documentation, with telework eligibility and occasional travel to State Park units across the state.

You will report to the Supervising Right of Way Agent and serve as a technical advisor in all areas of Real Property Services.

Qualifications

• Senior Right of Way Agent leads complex acquisitions and negotiations for state parks.
• Requires valid California driver's license.
• Telework eligible with hybrid work arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Perform real property appraisal review and negotiate complex acquisitions.
• Prepare documents for acquisitions and manage property transactions.
• Travel to State Park units across California; act as technical advisor.

Job description

SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT
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: 10/10/2026

SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT– FACILITIES AND DEVELOPMENT DIVISION/REALPROPERTY SERVICES/ACQUISITION AND REAL PROPERTY SERVICES

The reporting location for this position is 2241 Harvard St, Suite 200, Sacramento, CA 95815. This position will work under the general direction of the Supervising Right of Way Agent. The Senior Right of Way Agent works independently in the capacity of a program lead person and project manager, to accomplish highly specialized and/or sensitive tasks associated with the Department’s Major Capital Outlay Acquisitions, no-cost acquisitions, title issues, and associated property management programs. Incumbent will serve as a technical advisor and trainer in all areas of the Department’s Real Property Services. Responsibilities may include performing real property appraisal review, personally completing negotiations and document preparations for the most complex acquisition projects and/or use of State Park real property. The program is comprised of a multi-disciplinary team of acquisition planning and real property agents. The position offers a unique opportunity for staff that enjoys a variety of work and travel to scenic units throughout the State Park System.

This position is designated as telework eligible-officecentered. Training and Development Assignments may be considered

Possession of a valid Class C driver's license is required. You must answer the questions addressing your driver’s license on your application. Ensure you provide your driver’s license number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on your application.

State housing is not available. F or further information regarding this position, please contact JamilaTumbokon at [phone] or at [e-mail].

This recruitment may be used to fill identical vacancies which may occur within 180 days of the Final Filing Date of this job posting.

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

Working Conditions

The position requires travel to Park Units or remote locations located throughout the State of California, may require overnight travel. Travel could include flying via a commercial airline, driving a state or rental vehicle, or riding as a passenger in a state or rental vehicle. Office setting when not in the field.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction. For additional information regarding PLP 2025, please click here .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

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:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The mission of California State Parks is to provide for the health, inspiration, and education of the people of California by helping to preserve the state's extraordinary biological diversity, protecting its most valued natural and cultural resources, and creating opportunities for high-quality outdoor recreation.

All employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination.

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Candidates that believe they meet the Minimumqualifications based on a pattern of education from the classificationdescription (specifications) must provide a copy of your degree/transcriptsand/or license along with your application (STD. 678) to be considered for thisposition. If selected for the position transcripts will be requiredprior to appointment.

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supportingdocuments (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medicalinformation, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.)

SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus asyour claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as anadditional document.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.parks.ca.gov

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.

Employment History onthe STD 678 must be complete and include dates, accurate hours per week, totaltime worked, duties and responsibilities, and contact names and phone numbersof supervisors. Failure to submit a completed STD 678 may result in you being screened out. Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview.

Eligibility Information

To be appointed you must satisfy one of the following requirements:

• List Eligibility – Successfully complete the civil service exam for Senior Right Of Way Agent . Click here for more information on how to apply for the exam. NOTE: Please refer to the exam bulletin for the frequency of administration of this exam.
• Transfer Eligibility – Must have current employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).
• Reinstatement Eligibility – Previously obtained permanent employment with the State of California in the same classification or in a classification that is comparable. If in a different classification, you must meet the minimum qualifications (see Minimum Qualifications section and associated links above).

In some special circumstances, candidates who meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position, but who do not have one of the types of eligibility listed above, may be hired. However, this is rare, and the preferred method of appointment is through eligibility as described above.

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.