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Will consider Right of Way Agent.
Under the Direction of a Senior Right of Way (R/W) Agent, the incumbent is responsible for the more complex and technically detailed coordination of R/W Airspace and Utility Relocations required for managing the State's assets and construction of State Transportation projects, respectively. Incumbent maintains both manual records and electronic databases, keeping them current and complete while receiving minimal supervision in performing various Right of Way functions.
Caltrans is a performance-driven, transparent, and accountable organization that values its people, resources and partners, and meets new challenges through leadership, innovation and teamwork.
PARF# 12-26-0019 / JC-512157
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the ASSOCIATE 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.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the 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.Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Salary- $7,328 - $9,178/month
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Thorough knowledge of State and Departmental policies and procedures; State and Federal laws, rules and regulations pertaining to Utility Relocation and Airspace for public use is required. Principles of utility relocation, airspace, appraising, acquisition, relocations assistance, condemnation, title & escrow, hazardous waste management, expert witness acquisitions, contract management oversight, disposal of public property, real property law, and the state Contract Act is required. General knowledge of the following is required: analytical methods and information sources to perform tasks such as preparing utility documents needed for relocation, formulation and preparation of reports; basic arithmetic; basic algebra; basic geometry; common methods of describing real property; Right of Way engineering principles; and construction and maintenance of transportation facilities as related to rights of way. Knowledge of land development and investment practices, Federal Highway Administration policies and procedures that pertain to right of way activities, laws, policies and procedures involving the concepts of transportation facilities and their impact on the community and the environment, policies, procedures and functions of Caltrans Division of Right of Way, Department of Transportation, California Transportation Commission, and the Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1970, as amended, is required.
The ability to speak and write English clearly and effectively; read and understand English including engineering terminology and the quasi-legal terminology; assemble and analyze data and be able to understand the factors involved in airspace and the principles underlying the airspace process is required.
A high degree of analytical ability is required - various alternatives must be considered when preparing airspace documents to determine if the conclusions relate appropriately to the airspace requirements of the program. A keen analytical and problem-solving aptitude, along with the ability to exercise good professional judgment, is essential.
Other InformationAdditional Documents
Department Information
Caltrans Mission: Improving lives and communities through transportation.
Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.
The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.
Department Website:www.dot.ca.gov
Director’s EEO Policy: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Director’s EEO Policy Statement: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity
Special RequirementsPossession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Please follow the instructions below; failure to include and complete the SOQ as instructed may result in the SOQ not being considered and in disqualification from the interview. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.
- Discuss a project or assignment which required you to perform independent analysis and decision-making. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
- Provide an example of how you have collaborated with internal teams or external partners to complete a project or resolve an issue. Highlight your communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
- Explain why you are the best candidate for this position.
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. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: https://www.naces.org/members or https://aice-eval.org. Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 4/17/2026Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Attn: Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-512157
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Transportation
California Department of Transportation
Caltrans DHR Contact - JC-512157
1750 E. 4th Street, 1st Floor
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Closed on weekends and State holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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. Please see the Special Requirements section for SOQ instructions.
Working Conditions
Position located 1750 E 4th St Santa Ana CA, Orange County.
Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.
While at the base of operations, incumbent will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial lighting when required. Will use a keyboard, video monitor and laptop for short periods of time as well as a telephone. May also be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces and/or extreme heat or cold.
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.
Human Resources Contact:
Lupe MartinezRoberts
(279) 234-2325
Lupe.Martinez-Roberts@dot.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Erika Irizarry
(657) 328-6339
Erika.Irizarry@dot.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:Caltrans EEO Office
(844) 368-3367
Ask.eeo@dot.ca.gov
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It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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