Abolished
07/27/08
RIGHT-OF-WAY AGENT II
4242A5
Pay Grade: 24
DEFINITION OF WORK
Summary
This is advanced specialized work in the acquisition and control
of property for right-of-way purposes.
Work involves coordinating activities of field agents in acquiring
of real estate or the control of advertising and salvage storage on highway right-of-ways
when projects consists of multiple owners, historic significance, or business property.
Work includes resolving disputes between property owners and the state agency or agents
relating to appraisals, negotiations or relocation actions. Incumbent trains subordinate
staff in the required policies and procedures, and assists them in interpreting complex
legal descriptions, maps, real estate records, plans and other materials.
Standard Classification Factors
Supervision Received - LEVEL C: "Under direction..."
Employees at this level usually receive a general outline of the work to be performed and
are generally free to develop their own sequences and methods within the scope of
established policies. New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred
to a superior for advice. Work is normally periodically checked for progress and
conformance to established policies and requirements.
Difficulty - LEVEL B: Average... Where the employee is confronted
with a variety of duties susceptible to different methods of solution which, in turn,
places a correspondingly higher demand upon resourcefulness and concentration. Positions
which require the analysis and evaluation of raw data and the rendering of conclusions
would, in many instances, fall into this category.
Complexity - LEVEL C: Work is of a standardized nature that may
involve a variety of duties. Analytical thought becomes more important at this level due
to increased data and changing situations. Tasks usually have several steps, some of which
may not be directly related. Alternatives may exist for processes or methods to be used in
solving problems. Workers at this level exercise a moderate amount of independent
judgment. Work is controlled by routine review and reporting to or consultation with
supervisors. When guidelines exist at this level, they tend to be more complicated or
technical in nature requiring careful interpretation.
Consequences of Actions and Decisions - LEVEL C: Consequences of
actions or decisions at this level are limited in scope and effect as the work is reviewed
occasionally. Errors may cause moderate inefficiency. Costs due to errors may be
significant.
Contacts - LEVEL C: The purpose of the contact is to influence,
motivate, conduct interviews, make formal presentations or counsel to achieve common
understanding or solutions to problems when the information is sensitive in nature or the
individuals or groups are skeptical or uncooperative. Communication techniques and well
developed communication skills become an important requirement at this level.
Physical Demands - LEVEL C: The work requires moderate physical
exertion.
Environmental Conditions - LEVEL B: The work environment involves
moderate hazards, risks or discomforts. Exposure to minor deviations from pleasant
environmental conditions is normal. Minor to serious injuries are possible.
Supervision/Leadership - LEVEL B: Involves functional leadership
responsibility. As a "senior worker", performing essentially the same or similar
work as those overseen, responsibility includes training, instructing, scheduling and
reviewing. As a "project leader" may be responsible for a phase(s) of a single
project which includes planning, coordinating and reviewing the work of others. This level
may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the
evaluation of work performance.
Distinguishing Features
Differs from the Right-of-Way Agent I class in which incumbents
work routine right-of-way projects.
Differs from the Right-of-Way Agent III class in which incumbents
typically supervise a group of Right-of-Way Agents.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED
Serves as project leader in the field on large or complex
right-of-way projects such as historic significance, business property, multiple owner
property, or large territory that involves multiple owners and different categories of
property.
Executes negotiations, acquisition, or relocation actions on
complex tracts.
Resolves disputes which may arise between property owners and
agents concerning land, signs or salvage storage location laws.
Trains subordinate agents in agency procedures in interpreting
complex legal descriptions, maps, plans and other materials for right-of-way purposes.
Reviews documentation submitted for property acquisition in order
to ensure federal participation.
Attends condemnation hearings for the purpose in providing
testimony.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge
*Knowledge of land economic principles and basic practices used in
real and personal property transactions.
*Knowledge of legal instruments used for executing the transfer,
sale and lease of property.
*Knowledge of the property acquisition, or property control laws,
and regulations and procedures.
Abilities
Ability to make final claim settlements for property damage, title
transfer, or loss of right to maintain property.
*Ability to read and interpret complex maps and property
descriptions.
*Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
*Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with other employees, property owners, and the public.
*Necessary at Entry
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Two years of
experience in any of the following: researching real property title, real estate
sales or auctioneering, real estate acquisition, real estate property
management, real estate appraisal or valuation, real estate finance and/or
transaction closing, compliance monitoring, inspection and/or investigation.
Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the
agency. NC: 06/94
REV: 12/95
REV: 10/98
REV: 02/00
REV: 08/05 |