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 and demonstrated abilities in leading and managing large and complex transportation right-of-way and other similarly challenging property acquisitions.
- Working knowledge and familiarity with the Uniform Relocation Assistance federal relief program.
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A broad and thorough knowledge of and aptitude for real estate negotiation and appraisal work.
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Thorough knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and policies of federal, state, and local agencies, as well as federal and state legislation pertaining to the above duties.
- Effective and persuasive communicator, both orally and in writing, to all levels of officials and the public, including property owners, for acquiring rights of way and purchasers of state-owned real and personal property.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to achieve positive results.
- Personal characteristics that include a commitment to teamwork and a collaborative attitude.
- Excellent management skills to direct an experienced professional staff.
- Ability to maintain good communication skills and working relationships with management, other Offices, Districts, federal and State Agencies, local agencies, private sector contractors, subcontractors and suppliers, and their associations.
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Knowledge of State requirements in the procurement of third-party agreements and ROW procurement processes.
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Experience in right-of-way activities including tracking schedules, property acquisitions, litigation, and coordinating relocation activities.
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Experience in complex transportation right-of-way and other similarly challenging property acquisitions.
- Experience in residential, business, and complex relocations, and appeals process.
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Experience with personnel supervision.
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Experience organizing workload and planning, organizing, directing, and making decisions.
- Experience in leading change and/or process improvements.
- Experience in developing and maintaining stakeholder relationships, including managing consultant relationships.
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Experience developing policies and procedures.
Benefits
The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://hsr.ca.gov/jobs/
Human Resources Contact:
Human Resources
(916) 669-6606
[email protected]
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:
EEO Office
(916) 324-1541
[email protected]
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Application Information
The STD. 678 is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.
Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.
If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-519972 and Relocation Assistance Unit Manager, 311-670-4961-005 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)
Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. Training and Development assignments are not being considered at this time.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
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.
