Right of Way Agent 1-4 Region 1 - Shreveport
Right of Way Agent 1-4 Region 1 - Shreveport
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23/12718/ROW14/4.4.25EH
About this Position:
The incumbent of this position is responsible for coordinating right of way projects needed to facilitate construction projects throughout the state. The incumbent travels statewide and has hands on participation in all phases of right of way activities including title research activities in the various court houses negotiations with property owners and relocation assistance with displacees. The incumbent is also responsible for the oversight of right of way activities of all local public agencies. While in official capacity DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service Laws rules and regulations as well as DOTD policies procedures manuals and directives.Some travel is required.
This position is domiciled in the Real Estate Right of Way Bossier office: 3339 Industrial Drive Bossier City LA 71112
An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:
- Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Negotiating Agreements: The ability to reach a consensus when parties may have conflicting interests or perspectives.
- Thinking Critically:The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
As part of Career Progression Group vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Right of Way Agent 1 2 3 or 4 depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page of the Civil Service website for specific information of salary ranges minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the Application Status link after logging into their account.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Lana Nelson
Administrative Assistant
1201 Capitol Access Road
Baton Rouge LA 70802
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex national origin political affiliation disability age or pregnancy and prohibits harassment of any type.
Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available QualificationsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Three years of experience in property rights acquisition real estate acquisition real estate property management relocation assistance or real estate appraisal; OR
Six years of fulltime experience in any field; OR
A bachelors degree.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of fulltime work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To learn the basics of routine right of way duties for a state agency.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from a Right of Way Supervisor or higherlevel personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Primarily located at the Department of Transportation and Development. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Right of Way Agent 2 by the absence of experiencedlevel duties.Examples of Work
60 Production:The incumbent is responsible for activities related to the acquisition of right of way servitude and other real property. Researching titles in various courthouses and preparing title research reports which includes providing current ownership with the required chain of title and the legal description needed for the preparation of appraisals right of way and construction maps and acts of sale. Orders mortgage certificates from various clerks of court. Communicates with mortgage holders bankruptcy courts and other lien holders to clear and remove any encumbrances from title. Orders cost estimates appraisals review sheets and Certificates of Estimate of Compensation. Responsible for coordinating consultant activities on right of way service contracts. Assembles and provides resources such as right of way maps construction plans title research reports appraisals with review sheets copies of Acquisition of Right of Way and Relocation Assistance: booklets and other materials to the right of way consultants. Monitors progress and gives guidance and advice to consultants in the performance of their contractual duties. Prepares documents such as Project Notification Letters Just Compensation Offer Letters Summaries of Just Compensation etc. and all other correspondence required by State Law and the Federal Uniform Code for negotiating acquisition and relocation assistance. Contacts property owners lease holders and other interested parties to negotiate the amicable acquisition of right of way servitude and other real property. Maintains electronic status reporting programs such as LaGov; compiles project status reports for assigned projects and forwards information to supervisor. Prepares deeds of acquisition obtains proper signatures and records deeds in the appropriate courthouses. Also prepares vouchers orders checks for payment and disburses funds to property owners and other vendors for right of way servitude and other real property acquired and services required. In the Relocation Assistance phase of the Real Estate program Prepares Relocation Assistance Plans and Conceptual Stage Relocation Plans to comply with Federal and State guidelines. Makes cost estimates moving expenses estimates computes replacement housing payments and makes payments to displacees Reviews the total work product submitted to Headquarters by Regional agents and Regional Supervisors for accuracy and completeness and facilitates corrections and changes when necessary. Prepares documentation and reviews completeness and correctness of consultant and/or Regional acquisition files in cases where right of way servitude and other real property cannot be amicable acquired and expropriation becomes necessary. Assists in the relocation of family units businesses and personal property for right of way required for right of way on assigned DOTD projects. Participates in onsite quality control reviews in DOTD Regions statewide.
15GISActivities:Creates verifies and enters geographic information system (GIS) data creates maps from GIS data and other resources performs database maintenance and other support functions required for GIS work creates and maintains metadata (critical technical information required for all GIS data) assists higher level GIS personnel in the production of graphics and other special purpose maps interprets and utilizes aerial photos and highway project drawing in mapping receives training in general and GIS specific database and computer skills.
10 PropertyManagementActivities:The incumbent is responsible for the identification and processing of uneconomic property remainders and other surplus property acquired on assigned projects and the referral of such property to the Property Management office for further handling. Composes Sale of State Owned Buildings and Demolition of State Owned Building bid proposal booklets and distributes to interested parties on assigned projects. Prepares sales documents collects funds paid and transmits funds in the Accounting Section. Prepares contracts for successful bidders and verifies that the demolition is carried out according to the DOTD contract specifications. Processes performance bonds prepares vouchers orders checks and makes payments to successful bidders for services performed
5 Training andMentoring Activities:The incumbent is responsible for mentoring and assisting in training persons in Right of Way Agent 1 2 and 3 positions.
5 Other Duties and Activities:The incumbent is responsible for attending planning meetings plans in hand and public meetings as necessary to provide right of way information to the public and other DOTD sections. The incumbent is also responsible for accepting inquiries and answering right of way questions from the public and other DOTD sections via email telephone and walkin visits.
5 The incumbent may perform additional duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the RightofWay Section and may be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to emergency/disaster support.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full Time
