SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT

Caltrans; California; Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework

Job summary

Caltrans is seeking a Project Delivery Liaison (Senior Right of Way Agent, Specialist) in Sacramento County. The role oversees acquisition of rights of way for transportation facilities and may involve telework.

Candidates should be prepared to travel and support multiple regions while ensuring compliance with state policies. The position requires the ability to work with internal and external partners, provide subject matter expertise, and participate in the Office of Right of Way Project

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license is required.
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required and must be submitted to be considered.
• Final Filing Date: 10/29/2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide guidance and training on rights of way acquisitions and related processes.
• Serve as a staff specialist for transfer of jurisdiction and eminent domain matters.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to support project delivery across regions.

Skills

Driver's license

Job description

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.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-535994
• Position #(s): 913-400-4962-126
• Working Title: Project Delivery Liaison (Senior Right of Way Agent, Specialist)
• Classification: SENIOR RIGHT OF WAY AGENT
• Salary: $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: Sacramento County
• 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.

Department Website: www.dot.ca.gov

Director’s EEO Policy : https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Job Description And Duties

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 headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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. 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.

• Provide an example of a project or assignment that you were responsible for managing from initiation to completion. Describe the assignment, your role, how you approached it, and the final outcome.

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: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Final Filing Date: 10/29/2026

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).