Louisiana Department of State Civil Service
Right of Way Agent 1-4 (Region 5 - Kenner)
Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, Kenner, Louisiana, us, 70063
Right of Way Agent 1-4 (Region 5 - Kenner)
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Right of Way Agent 1-4 (Region 5 - Kenner)
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,460.00 Monthly
Location
Kenner, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
23/5038908/ROW1-4/11.7.24-EH
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 23
Opening Date
11/07/2024
Closing Date
11/22/2024 11:59 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
Supplemental Information
Section 23 -Real Estate
23/5038908/ROW1-4/11.7.24-EH
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- Kenner Regional office: 3108 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065.
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:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside\_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt\_Finance/HR/Pages/Career\_Center.aspx
No Civil Service test score
is 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
3108 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70065
225-242-4530
lana.nelson@la.gov
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 - https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_rehabilitation.asp.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To acquire and dispose of right of way and/or perform routine right of way duties for a state agency.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from a Right of Way Supervisor or higher-level 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 experienced-level 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 on-site quality control reviews in DOTD Regions statewide.
15%
GIS Activities: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%
Property Management Activities: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 and Mentoring 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 walk-in visits.
5%
The incumbent may perform additional duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Right-of-Way Section and may be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to emergency/disaster support.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage
More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
+ New Year's Day
+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
+ Mardi Gras,
+ Good Friday,
+ Memorial Day,
+ Independence Day,
+ Labor Day,
+ Veteran's Day,
+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).
These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video
(https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
03
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
+ Yes
+ No
04
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05
To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
06
What are your career interests?
07
Rate your ability to make accurate judgments based on our definition: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
+ I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable making accurate judgments
+ I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments
+ I can make accurate judgments
+ I can make accurate judgments and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments
08
Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
09
Rate your ability to negotiate agreements based on our definition: The ability to reach a consensus when parties may have conflicting interests or perspectives.
+ I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable negotiate agreements
+ I have limited experience or require assistance to negotiate agreements
+ I can negotiate agreements
+ I can negotiate agreements and help others improve their ability to negotiate agreements
10
Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
11
Rate your ability to think critically based on our definition: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
+ I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically
+ I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically
+ I can think critically
+ I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically
12
Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
Required Question
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
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Right of Way Agent 1-4 (Region 5 - Kenner)
Salary
$2,784.00 - $5,460.00 Monthly
Location
Kenner, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
23/5038908/ROW1-4/11.7.24-EH
Department
DOTD-Engineering & Operations
Division
Section 23
Opening Date
11/07/2024
Closing Date
11/22/2024 11:59 PM Central
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
Supplemental Information
Section 23 -Real Estate
23/5038908/ROW1-4/11.7.24-EH
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- Kenner Regional office: 3108 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70065.
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:
http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside\_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt\_Finance/HR/Pages/Career\_Center.aspx
No Civil Service test score
is 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
3108 Williams Blvd
Kenner, LA 70065
225-242-4530
lana.nelson@la.gov
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 - https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs\_rehabilitation.asp.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To acquire and dispose of right of way and/or perform routine right of way duties for a state agency.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Close from a Right of Way Supervisor or higher-level 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 experienced-level 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 on-site quality control reviews in DOTD Regions statewide.
15%
GIS Activities: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%
Property Management Activities: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 and Mentoring 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 walk-in visits.
5%
The incumbent may perform additional duties as necessary to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Right-of-Way Section and may be required to perform other duties as necessary including but not limited to emergency/disaster support.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage
More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
+ New Year's Day
+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
+ Mardi Gras,
+ Good Friday,
+ Memorial Day,
+ Independence Day,
+ Labor Day,
+ Veteran's Day,
+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.
Retirement - State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).
These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video
(https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system
+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
01
Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?
+ Yes
+ No
03
Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?
+ Yes
+ No
04
If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA".
05
To ensure compliance with PPM #9, DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the name and relationship with any immediate family members that are currently employed by the LA-DOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?
06
What are your career interests?
07
Rate your ability to make accurate judgments based on our definition: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
+ I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable making accurate judgments
+ I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments
+ I can make accurate judgments
+ I can make accurate judgments and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments
08
Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
09
Rate your ability to negotiate agreements based on our definition: The ability to reach a consensus when parties may have conflicting interests or perspectives.
+ I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable negotiate agreements
+ I have limited experience or require assistance to negotiate agreements
+ I can negotiate agreements
+ I can negotiate agreements and help others improve their ability to negotiate agreements
10
Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
11
Rate your ability to think critically based on our definition: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
+ I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically
+ I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically
+ I can think critically
+ I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically
12
Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.
Required Question
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
Apply
Please verify your email addressVerify Email