Utilities and Railroad Senior Liaison Job at Department of Transportation, Sacramento County, CA

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  • Department of Transportation
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief, Right of Way Office of Railroad Coordination and Utility Relocation, the Senior Right of Way Agent is responsible for overseeing, coordinating and ensuring all project delivery activity associated with Railroad property where it intersects, or is adjacent to Caltrans’ right of way, including but not restricted to acquisition, condemnation, construction and maintenance agreements, service contracts, California's Public Utility Commission (CPUC) approval and project certification.   The Senior Right of Way Agent also provides assistance to District Offices, Right of Way staff for all matters concerning utility relocation. The Senior Right of Way Agent will provide management-level leadership and guidance in the mission and vision of the department, coordinate and improve cooperation with internal and external stakeholders, work with public agency partners, guide Associate Right of Way Agents in their role in the areas of Railroads and Utilities. The Senior will need familiarity with the standards, policies and procedures on matters pertaining to the utility relocation and railroad coordination functions.

PARF # 52-5-021/JC-450036

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Senior Right of Way Agent exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans’s evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

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Working Conditions

Position located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Travel may be required.

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Special Requirements

  • Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

  • Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process.

Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a discussion of how an applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the criteria in the duty statement and qualify the applicant for the position. The SOQ must specifically address the questions listed below, be numbered in the same order as listed, be no more than one page, single spaced and in 12-point font. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the SOQ. Failure to include and complete the SOQ may result in disqualification for interview. 

1. Describe your experience being the lead person on a project. Describe your role and how you ensured the project’s success.

2. What is your experience with utility companies and/or railroad entities?

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification.  Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment.  Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent.  Here is a list of evaluation agencies: . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Applications Instructions

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-450036), PARF# 52-5-021 and title of the position (Senior Right of Way Agent) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be  excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Immediate start, Remote job, Relocation,

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