RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT

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RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT

Salary

$26.24 - $40.65 Hourly

Location

Clark County - Las Vegas, NV

Job Type

PERMANENT

Job Number

21261

Department

Public Works

Division

Public Works

Opening Date

04/05/2022

Closing Date

4/19/2022 5:01 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

250

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Clark County Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Right-Of-Away Agent I/II position.  This position performs professional level work related to acquisition, management, transfer, sale or disposal of real property. 

Right-Of-Away Agent I: $25.48 - $39.47 hourly
Right-Of-Away Agent II: $27.48 - $42.62 hourly

The Right-Of-Away Agent I is a training underfill position, upon successful completion of the training program the successful candidate will be non-competitively promoted to Right-Of-Away Agent II.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months at either level or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.  

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be used to fill term Limited-Permanent positions.  The selected candidates will be hired for a special project or duties of a limited duration and be required to sign a term of employment letter specifying condition and exact dates of employment.  The successful candidates will be eligible for benefits during the duration of employment.

Some positions may be Grant Funded.  Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Right-of-Way Agent I - Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Real Property Administration or a field related to the work. Experience related to real property transactions may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Right-of-Way Agent II - In addition to the above, minimum of one (1) year of full-time professional real estate experience involving the acquisition and transfer of real property. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable. 

Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application.  Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.

Working Conditions: Attend meetings outside of normal working hours.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Reviews and analyzes appraisals, title reports, deeds, legal descriptions, easements and other documentation related to a property under consideration for acquisition. Acquires real property and/or property rights from other governmental agencies. Contacts property owners or their representatives regarding the acquisition of their property. Meets with property owners and/or their representatives to discuss the purchase of real property, easements, facilities and water and mineral rights; addresses concerns such as assessed valuation, fair market value, recent comparable sales, improvements, loss of rental income, liens and similar issues. Prepares appropriate documentation for formal offers to purchase. Negotiates final contract terms with property owners and/or their representatives; following established guidelines, makes concessions regarding specific improvements and other agreements that may be required prior to or during construction. Obtains signatures and returns documents to the title company; prepares required deed and escrow instructions and other documentation as required to close escrow. Oversees the work of technical or professional support staff engaged on a contract basis; ensures that they are following County policies and procedures during the negotiation process. Initiates condemnation procedures if a purchase cannot be agreed upon by working with the District Attorney's office; testifies in court as required. Provides information to property owners, their representatives, the public and others regarding the County's right of way policies and procedures. Maintains accurate records and files. Prepares a variety of written materials including correspondence, offers to purchase, agenda items, legal descriptions and reports of work performed. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; drives a motor vehicle to visit property sites and attend meetings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle in order to visit property sites and attend meetings; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

  • Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
  • More Money in Your Pocket
    • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
    • No Social Security Deduction
    • No State Income Taxes
  • Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
    • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
      • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
      • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
      • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
  • Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance – Employer Paid
  • AD&D – Employer Paid
  • Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
  • Generous Leave Accruals that include:
    • 12 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday Holiday
    • Paid Vacation Leave
    • Paid Sick Leave
    • Holiday Leave
  • Other leave options
    • Catastrophic Leave
    • Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
  • Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
    • Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
    • Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
    • Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
    • TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
    • Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month

01
The following questions 1-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.
Indicate your full-time professional experience in real estate involving the acquisition and transfer of real property.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
02
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in Question 1. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
03
Which describes your highest level of education?
  • Some High School
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Trade School or Technical Degree
  • Some College (1-29 semester credits)
  • Some College (30-59 semester credits)
  • Some College (60-89 semester credits)
  • Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree or higher
  • None of the above
04
Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.
  • Business
  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Law
  • Public Administration
  • Real Property Administration
  • Other
  • Not Applicable
05
If you indicated "Other" in Question 4, please list what major your degree was in. If this does not apply, type n/a.
06
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
  • I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "education" and "work history" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
07
Indicate your professional full-time experience in acquiring properties pursuant to Eminent Domain.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
08
Indicate your professional full-time experience in providing testimony during depositions and/or trials related to eminent domain, property appraisal, property acquisition and related issues.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
09
Indicate your professional full-time experience in appraising land, commercial and residential properties for market value.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
10
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in Questions 7-9. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
11
Indicate your professional full-time experience in formal reports and making presentations to a governing body.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
12
Indicate your professional full-time experience in interpreting engineering drawings, legal descriptions, title reports, deeds, and other documents related to property ownership.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
13
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in Questions 11-12. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
14
Indicate your professional full-time experience in meeting with property owners and/or their representatives to discuss the purchase of real property, easements, and mineral rights and to negotiate final contract terms for formal offers to purchase.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
15
Indicate your professional full-time experience managing complex property transactions for the purchase or sale of property.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
16
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in Questions 14-15. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
17
Indicate your professional full-time experience in relocating displaced persons for a public or other body covered by the policies of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 and subsequent revisions.
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
18
Indicate your professional full-time experience in acquiring real property rights from other governmental and/or quasi governmental agencies including the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
  • No Experience
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 to 3 years
  • 3 to 4 years
  • 4 to 5 years
  • More than 5 years
19
Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in Questions 17-18. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
20
Do you have a valid Driver's License to operate a motor vehicle?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

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