Assistant Right of Way Agent

County Of Alameda

Posted on : 19-06-2025

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Hayward, CA - USA

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 19-06-2025

Job Description

Introduction

THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and supplemental questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing.

APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

DESCRIPTION

THE AGENCY

Public services provided by the Alameda County Public Works Agency include flood and storm water pollution control transportation planning and design roadway and flood control maintenance and inspection and construction and building inspections.

The goals of the Agency are to keep roads safe and well maintained provide the highest level of flood protection provide service levels that optimize infrastructure life cycles minimize deferred maintenance ensure that development and construction adhere to applicable State and County rules optimize disaster preparedness response and recover ensure that the Agencys operations and services minimize negative impacts on the environment and sustain and advance County and Agency programs through a vital business and administrative support system.

For more information about the Alameda County Public Works Agency please visit their website at POSITION

Under direct supervision and guidance perform entry-level tasks involving the appraisal and acquisition of real property and property rights for public purposes and property management of publicly owned properties. In addition perform related duties as needed within the scope of the role.

The classification of Assistant Right of Way Agent is located in the Public Works Agencys Right of Way section and reports to the Chief Right of Way Agent. This is the entry-level classification in the right of way series. The employees receive training in specialized appraisal and negotiation work for the acquisition of real property for County use and do other work connected with the licensing sale vacation and disposal of real property and property rights. The Assistant Right of Way Agent receives training from the Associate Right of Way Agent and/or Chief Right of Way Agent and will assume increased duties and responsibilities as they are trained. Assistant Right of Way Agent is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Associate Right of Way Agent in that the latter has a full range of complex responsible duties and works with a greater degree of independence with lead responsibilities providing technical assistance and guidance to the Assistant Right of Way Agents.

For more detailed information about the job classification visit:Assistant Right of Way Agent (#2510)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major work in economics business administration engineering or a related field.

Special Requirement:Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators license.

NOTE:The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

Principles of land economics.
Principles and practices of real property transaction work.
Current social political economic and scientific developments and trends.

Ability to:

Understand and apply the laws relating to the acquisition of property.
Learn techniques of real property negotiation and appraisal work.
Acquire proficiency in comprehending and interpreting maps and engineering blueprints.
Assemble analyze and interpret complex datasets using a variety of analytical tools to extract meaningful insights and form logical conclusions based on thorough analysis.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive records synthesizing information from various sources to produce concise detailed reports.
Successfully establish and maintain professional relationships with a diverse range of people with varying personality traits.
Engage in effective verbal and written communication by succinctly clearly and efficiently articulating ideas.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

THE EXAMINATION WILL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING STEPS:

A review of applicants application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process.
A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified that will be weighted as qualifying only (pass/fail). Those candidates considered the best qualified will move on to the final step in the examination process.
An oral examination which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates final examination score. The oral examination may be administered virtually and contain situational exercises.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED EXAMINATION STEPS.

Alameda County utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit. Such a system is competitive and based on broad recruitment efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to test in an examination process designed to determine the qualifications fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position in which case the eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work.

For more information on the Civil Service Selection process please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website AND SELECTION PLAN

Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination process which will require their attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change based on the needs of the Agency:

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLANDeadline for Filing: 5:00:00 p.m. Wednesday July 2 2025Review of Minimum Qualifications:July 9 2025Notification to non-qualified applicants ONLY: July 14 2025Review of Questionnaire for Best Qualified:July 25 2025Civil Service Oral Examination: *July 30 2025Notification of Exam Results:Week of August 4 2025TENTATIVE SELECTION PLANDepartment Selection Process:Mid-August 2025

*The combined oral examination/hiring interview in addition to establishing an eligibility list may serve as the final selection interview for vacancies in this classification. Candidates selected to participate in the oral exam will receive an email notification at least 10 business days in advance of the exam date.

WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO THE ANNOUNCED RECRUITMENT & SELECTION PLAN

Alameda County and the Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination and/or selection process to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) Federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Alameda Countys Reasonable Accommodation Policy and applicable statutes. To request an accommodation due to a disability/medical condition during this or other phases of the examination/selection process please contact the assigned Human Resources Representative listed on the job announcement before the last date of filing. Alameda County requires applicants to provide supporting documentation to substantiate a request for reasonable accommodation. In order to qualify for a reasonable accommodation applicants must have a disability/medical condition pursuant to the ADA FEHA and applicable statutes.

For more information regarding our Reasonable Accommodation procedures please visit our website County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical HMO & PPO Plans
Dental HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance Critical Illness Long-Term Care Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness Incentive Based Programs Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks cell phone etc.)
Child Care Resources
1stUnited Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

Conclusion

Please take the steps recommended above to ensure you do not miss any notices about a recruitment for which you have applied. The County of Alameda is not responsible for notices that are not read received or accessed by any applicant for a County recruitment.

NOTE: All notices are generated through an automated email notification system. Replies to the email boxand are routed to an unmonitored mailbox. If you have questions please go to our website at You may also contact the Human Resources Analyst listed on the job announcement for the recruitment for which you have applied.

Erika Beams Human Resources Analyst
Human Resource Services Division County of Alameda
Analyst Email Address Link: Phone:
SERVICE WORKER

All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to report to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Alameda County has a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit competence performance and business need. Alameda County does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy and gender identity) national origin political affiliation sexual orientation marital status disability genetic information age membership in an employee organization retaliation parental status military service or other non-merit factors protected under federal state and local law. Alameda County celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment.

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Assistant Right of Way Agent

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