Right of Way Agent 1-2

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Right of Way Agent 1-2

Salary

$2,784.00 - $5,460.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Promotion

Job Number

47/ROWA1-2/165104/09.10.24-NLM

Department

DOTD-Administration

Division

Section 47

Opening Date

09/13/2024

Closing Date

9/18/2024 11:59 PM Central

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• Benefits

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Supplemental Information

47/ROWA1-2/165104/09.10.24-NLM

Section 47 – Legal

Right of Way Agent 1-2

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

Only current permanent employees of DOTD will be considered for this promotional vacancy.

This position may be filled as a Detail to Special Duty.

About this position:

The Property Litigation Unit of the Legal Section assists the Real Estate Section in acquiring rights of way needed for highway projects, through expropriation. This Unit also handles encroachments, inverse condemnation lawsuits, and other property related matters. The Right of Way Agent's role is to ensure that Consulting contracts and tasking orders are prepared, issued, and kept current. The Agent monitors the work product and progress of the retained consultants, and assists Property Unit Staff Attorneys in case preparation and development.

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.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD 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.

No Civil Service test score or assessmentis required to be considered for this vacancy.

This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG)and may be filled as a Right of Way Agency 1, or Right of Way Agent 2. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:

Right of Way Agent 1: apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=167110

Right of Way Agent 2: apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=167120

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.

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:

Melissa Willard

Administrative Program Specialist A

LA DOTD Legal Section

(225) 242-4667

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 here:Louisiana Rehabilitation Services Technical Assistance and Guidance Manual - Louisiana Workforce Commission (laworks.net) (https://www.laworks.net/WorkforceDev/LRS/LRS_Tech_Asst_Guidance.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

The Property Litigation Unit of the Legal Section assists the Real Estate Section in acquiring rights of way needed for highway projects, through expropriation. This Unit also handles encroachments, inverse condemnation lawsuits, and other property related matters. The Right of Way Agent's role is to ensure that Consulting contracts and tasking orders are prepared, issued, and kept current. The Agent monitors the work product and progress of the retained consultants, and assists Property Unit Staff Attorneys in case preparation and development.

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.

35% Assists the attorneys (may be staff attorneys and/or contract attorneys) in obtaining expert real property appraisals, and in securing experts (contract appraisers, cost estimators, economic advisors, and other experts) who are necessary to present a well prepared expropriation case. Fixes amounts of contracts/tasking orders based on the types of property being appraised and the complexity of each. Receives, reviews, and distributes appraisals from experts when requested by the attorney (may be electronic).

25% Prepares tasking orders and/or contracts for expert witnesses, appraisers, and consultants. Negotiates fees with the proposed experts. Maintains the files for experts' master contract and individual contracts. Monitors contract balances and tracks spending. Maintains a list of active contracts. Reviews statements and processes invoices for services (compares work product received with the tasking order amount/fee paid). Processes all expert witness invoices via LaGov and AARS for payment by DOTD Accounting. Assists attorneys in evaluating the experts for their performance in a particular case, and assists the attorneys in determining their credibility for use in future cases. Working in conjunction with Property Unit attorneys, assists in preparing consultant and expert witnesses for depositions and trials.

15% Works as a liaison between the Real Estate Section and the Legal Section Property Unit to ensure continuity in the flow of information and cooperation. When required, works with the Real Estate Section to obtain maps, appraisals, and information needed to complete expropriation packages. Attends project meetings with Real Estate and Project Development as needed.

15% As directed by the Property Unit attorney, gathers relevant case information and may work with outside counsel on landowner issues and lawsuits. Attends court proceedings and depositions as needed or warranted. As directed by the attorney, attends site visits of the properties in order to determine the proper reports needed for trial and coordinates with the expert witnesses to obtain exhibits, maps, etc. to be introduced at trial. Works closely with other divisions of DOTD as well as other state, local, and federal agencies to obtain information and reports needed for the expropriation cases.

5% Assists the Attorney Supervisor of the Property Litigation Unit with obtaining in-house training for the expropriation attorneys and paralegals regarding real property practices and methods and DOTO' s procedures with regard to the acquisition of rights of way (works with Real Estate Section to do this).

5% This position may be required to perform additional duties as necessary, including but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

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 LADOTD employee?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a probational LADOTD 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 "N/A".

  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 LaDOTD. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members?

  06

  What are your career interests?

  07

  MAJ: 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.

• 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable making accurate judgments

• 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments

• 3= I can make accurate judgments

• 4= I can make accurate judgments and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments

  08

  MAJ: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

  09

  NA: Rate your ability to negotiate agreements based on our definition: The ability to reach a consensus when parties may have conflicting interests or perspectives.

• 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable negotiating agreements

• 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to negotiate agreements

• 3= I can negotiate agreements

• 4= I can negotiate agreements and help others improve their ability to negotiate agreements

  10

  NA: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

  11

  TCr: Rate your ability to think critically based on our definition: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

• 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable thinking critically

• 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to think critically

• 3= I can think critically

• 4= I can think critically and help others improve their ability to think critically

  12

  TC: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below.

  13

  Do you have experience in the real estate field?

• Yes

• No

  14

  If you answered yes to the previous question, how many years of experience do you have? Enter N/A if you answered No.

  15

  Do you have experience with professional services contracts, including drafting contracts, tracking invoices, paying invoices, and contract balances?

• Yes

• No

  16

  If you answered Yes to the previous question, please explain. Enter N/A if you answered No.

  17

  Do you have experience working with expert witnesses in the legal field?

• Yes

• No

  18

  If you answered Yes to the previous question, please explain. Enter N/A if you answered No.

  Required Question

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State of Louisiana

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For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

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