Right of Way Agent 4

Job Description

Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions

This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class.

ATTENTION! DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES EMPLOYEES ONLY!

The Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Southcoast Region is looking for a Right-of-Way (ROW) Agent 4 in our Design and Engineering Services Section, Right of Way Property Management Unit to help us

Keep Alaska Moving!

What you will be doing:

Under the general supervision of the Regional Right-of-Way Chief (ROW Agent 6) and the Assistant Regional Right-of-Way Chief (ROW Agent 5), this position exercises independent judgment in performing a wide array of senior level supervisory and management functions related to management of the state`s rights-of-way for Southcoast Region’s highways, airports, marine highway facilities, and public properties. The position oversees and supervises Right-of-Way (ROW) agents in permitting and property management as required by State and Federal statutes and regulations and by 49 CFR 24 The Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (Public Law 91-646), as amended in 1987, referred to as the “Uniform Act”.

The position oversees the ROW agents work with planning and preconstruction design teams; assigns staff to projects; reviews and prepares conveyance and relinquishment documents; schedules, tracks, and reports on project right-of-way clearance status; prepares and reviews right-of-way use and utility permits; administers property management contracts; oversees the administration of property management of State-owned right-of-way including rights-of-way permitting of non-highway uses. The position manages and approves payment of consultant contracts for Southcoast regional management of right of way, and clearance of non-permitted use of the right-of-way as needed and for certification of capital and maintenance projects.

Our organization, mission, and culture:

DOT&PFs’ mission is to Keep Alaska Moving. We are working toward a modern, adaptable, flexible transportation system that will be resilient as we tackle our challenges. We believe that collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans. The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and to achieve results. We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

The benefits of joining our team:

Joining DOT&PF offers an array of benefits, with career growth opportunities at the forefront. As an integral part of Alaska's infrastructure development and maintenance, DOT&PF provides employees with a dynamic and diverse work environment where they can continually enhance their skills and climb the career ladder. The department values professional development, offering training programs and mentorship opportunities to help individuals expand their expertise and advance in their chosen fields. With the vast and unique challenges of Alaska's geography and climate, employees can work on groundbreaking projects that contribute to the state's growth, making the DOT&PF an ideal choice for those seeking a fulfilling and evolving career in transportation and public facilities.

The State of Alaska has a generous benefits package and an excellent retirement plan. Please see here for more information:

https://doa.alaska.gov/dop/workplace/benefits/

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The DOT&PF core values are integrity, excellence, and respect. We support an environment focused on teamwork and collaboration to achieve results.  We succeed in achieving our transportation mission through building credibility with our customers, stakeholders, and the public.

The working environment you can expect:

This position is located in

Juneau, Alaska.

Working at the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) offers a uniquely challenging and rewarding environment. With Alaska's diverse and expansive terrain, coupled with its extreme weather conditions, employees of the DOT&PF can work in various locations, including remote locations and urban centers, addressing a wide range of transportation needs. Their roles demand adaptability and resourcefulness as they maintain and improve roads, bridges, airports, ports, and public facilities in a state known for rugged terrain and extreme seasonal changes. This work not only presents professionals with a range of fascinating challenges but also allows them to contribute to developing and maintaining critical infrastructure against the backdrop of Alaska's breathtaking natural beauty, reflecting a strong commitment to safety and environmental responsibility

Who we are looking for:

To be successful in this position, the selected applicant will possess the following core competencies:

Real Estate

: Knowledge of real estate principles, practices, markets, and values.

Special Note:

Valid Drivers License is required

Notary public is recommended and can be obtained after hire.

To view the general description and example of duties for positions please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/

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Minimum Qualifications

Competency Description

The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency’s description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation.

Any experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

Contracting/Procurement:

Knowledge of various types of contracts, techniques, or requirements (for example, Federal Acquisitions Regulations) for contracting or procurement, and contract negotiation and administration.

Decision Making:

Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Knowledge Management:

Knowledge of the value of collected information and the methods of sharing that information throughout an organization.

Leadership:

Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

Negotiation:

Works with others towards an agreement that may involve exchanging specific resources or resolving differences.

Reasoning:

Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.

Writing:

Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a brief, clear, and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience.

equivalent to those typically gained by:

Progressively responsible professional experience in the supervision of acquisition, management, or disposal of public or commercial real property, or in