RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT I (SR-16) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu

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Salary: $4k+/mo
Location: Oahu, HI, HI
Seniority: Senior
Education: Bachelor
Closing date: Today
Source: GovernmentJobs

Description

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Help secure the land needed for Honolulu's public improvements!

The Department of Design & Construction, Land Division, Acquisitions Branch is seeking an entry-level Right-of-Way Agent I in Honolulu. Under closer supervision, you will receive training and assist the Negotiation Section with acquiring real property for public improvement projects.

What You Will Do

Learn the laws, rules, regulations, and procedures for acquiring property for projects such as sewers, drainage and flood control systems, sewer treatment plant sites, and roadways.
Prepare simple letters and memorandums and assist with preparing and processing right-of-way documents.
Review construction plans, specifications, title searches, maps, records, correspondence, and legal documents as instructed to gather information for negotiations.
Accompany experienced agents during interviews and negotiations with property owners and their representatives to observe techniques and assist with inspection and information gathering.
Assist with checking and processing documents and forms, keeping records, and completing routine assignments under close supervision.

Career Progression

The expectation for any Right-Of-Way Agent in the department is to learn and progress to higher Right-Of-Way Agent levels.
A Right-Of-Way Agent I may progress up the career ladder and/or qualify for other higher-level positions with satisfactory work experience and demonstration of applicable knowledge and skills.
Opportunity to compete for promotion to supervisory levels is also available.

Class Title	Salary Range	Current Pay
Right-of-Way Agent I	SR-16	$4,155
Right-of-Way Agent II	SR-18	$4,495
Right-of-Way Agent III	SR-20	$4,858
Right-of-Way Agent IV	SR-22	$5,258
Right-of-Way Agent V (supervisor)	SR-24	$5,918

Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!

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At time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:
Equivalent to graduation from a regionally accredited four-year college or university with major work in the field of business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.

Education Verification: Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

Substitution: Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree. Information regarding any relevant work experience must be shared in the Work Experience and Supplemental Questionnaire sections in order to receive consideration for the substitution.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be considered for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

Skills

Negotiation