SENIOR RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT

State of Nevada; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Retirement (PERS)

Deferred Compensation

No Nevada state income tax

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Longevity pay

Job summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) in Carson City, NV is hiring a Senior Right-of-Way Agent to acquire and manage property rights for highway purposes in compliance with state and federal regulations and the Uniform Act. You will coordinate with utilities and railroad operators, negotiate with owners, and prepare acquisition and property management agreements.

You will provide guidance and training to junior agents and serve as a project manager.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Right-of-way

Property appraisal

Negotiation

Project management

Relocation assistance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GIS

Job description

Job Summary

The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) in Carson City, NV Right-Of-Way Division is hiring for a Senior Right-of-Way Agent 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. Provides guidance and aids in training junior Right-of-Way Agents. 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

Two 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.


• Serve as a project manager.


• Participate in consultant contract administration.


• Recommend issuance or denial of outdoor advertising and junkyard permits.


• Review proposed legislation and assess potential impacts on right-of-way operations.


• 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

• Railroads and utilities related to departmental projects.


• Methods, principles and practices pertinent to the appraisal, acquisition, relocation, clearance, and management of land and the disposal of property.


• Highway Beautification Act.

Ability To

• Lead a team to attain departmental goals; gather facts and reach conclusions and resolutions.

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

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.